Villas El Capistrano, Nerja

Advantages: Easy to get to, UK friendly with a touch of spain
Disadvantages: Not for the seasoned traveller

...can see it wriggle! If you browse the brochures there are many styles and types of accomodation available from small selfcatering apartments to large exclusive villas, small pensions to your big all inclusive hotels. Nearly all the tour operators come to Nerja but don´t be afraid of booking it yourself. Whilst the spanish like you to try their language, there is a lot of english spoken in Nerja. I would recommend trying just a few word, gracias and por favor, hablas Ingles? The spanish are much more willing to speak english if they think you respect their language. I could write for hours on Nerja theres a lot to say. It has plenty of local attractions, the Caves being the most famous, traditional tourist pasttimes of horse and carriage rides, the little town train etc. and of course the beach. What it doesn´t readily have... Read review

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Advantages: Pleasant beach resort
Disadvantages: Too many 'British' pubs

...leading from that beach but don't expect to make it all the way to the town centre on it. For some reason, it ends abruptly in a brick wall which is conveniently hidden around a corner so you don't notice till you arrive at a sudden dead-end. What's that about? A quick back-track and then through the maze of streets towards the Balcon de Europa - the jewel in Nerja's crown. The Balcon de Europa is the heart of the town. It's a palm and plane tree-lined promenade that leads from the 17th century Church of El Salvador to a semi-circular viewpoint on the cliff-top. There are hotels and bars on one side, but any building on the other side is limited to some decorative arches - there are some spectacular sunsets from here and it can get quite busy around that time of day. Up until 1812 there used to be a fort here and that is evidenced by some... Read review

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Advantages: Something to look forward to, reasonable prices
Disadvantages: want to own one and can't afford it

...get some cash back.It was all booked within ten minutes, very painless. Within three days I had received confirmation through the post stating how much I had paid and when the balance is due, which is two full months before you go. *Here are some of the Places* The Algarve, departing on a saturday or Thursday. The villas here are in the towns of Vilamoura, Vale de garrao, loule, St Barbara de Nexe, Estoi, Olhos d' Agua, Praia da Oura, Albufeira, Porches. Costa Blanca departing on a Saturday. The towns featured are Javea, Moraira, Albir, Altea Hills, Calpe, and Denia. Costa del Sol departing on a saturday. The towns are Nerja, frigiliana, Maro, Torrox and Vinuela. mallorca departing on a saturday. The towns here are Puerto Pollensa, Pollensa, Port d' Alcudia, C'an Picafort, Campanet, Sa Pobla and Cala Santanyi... Read review

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