The entrance to the building has a splendid garden where exotic flowers bloom among the orange trees. The lush green colour of the vegetation contrasts with the blue of the swimming pool and the black and white pebbles laid in checker board fashion in the courtyards.

The sunken lounge and dining room are separated by an open sided buffet where the local painted pottery is on display.

The spacious and bright interior has a high level of comfort with elegant decor.

The Parador restaurant specialises in the local dishes. The most requested are:

"Fritura de pescaitos" where the literal translation is fried little fishes;
"Maimones" which is a typical soup of Andalusia with grapes;
"Pez espada a la naranja" which are swordfish steaks served in an orange sauce;

It was King Alfonso XII who suggested that a Parador should be built at Nerja. He liked the area, particularly the promontory nearby which he called "Balcon de Europa", the balcony of Europe. As it was the King's wish, the Parador was opened her in 1930.

A visit should also be made to the "Cuevas de Nerja" which are spectacular caves re-discovered in 1959. Inside there were many remains from the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras. A pathway leads you into the "Hall of Cataclysm" which is 60 metres high. Festivals of dance and music are held in this natural hall.

The town of Nerja is within walking distance for those who enjoy the exercise. It has narrow streets and interesting shops.

As elsewhere in Spain the Festivals are important in village life. Those in Nerja are:

San Isidro on May 15;
The Music Festival which is held in July;
Main village festival being held in October;

With the hotel garden fronting onto the Mediterranean sandy beaches this is the destination for most residents during the day. Besides swimming you can go diving, fishing, go on a boat trip, hire a pedalo or a water bike or go para gliding.

In the hotel grounds, there is a swimming pool and a tennis court. Reception can also arrange horse riding nearby.

A visit should also be made to the nearby marina constructed in a rocky bay and now surrounded by elegant shops and cafes.

In the hill top garden of the Parador there is a swimming pool. There is also a tennis court available for guests.

The accommodation in this hotel of the Paradors group is in eighty four twin bedded rooms, twelve rooms with double beds and two suites. All the rooms have a private bathroom.

All rooms also have a telephone, satellite television, safe and a mini-bar.

The bedrooms in the original building all have balconies whilst those in the newer wing have patios.

The hotel has air conditioning. There is a gift shop, restaurant and a bar. Facilities are available for business meetings.

Pets are not allowed in the luxury hotels in the Spanish Paradores group.

• 84 Twin bedrooms
• 12 Double bedrooms
• 2 Suites
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Telephone
• Heating
• Air Conditioning
• Satellite television
• Internet access in common areas
• Minibar
• Safe
• Shop
• Lift
• Car park
• Currency exchange
• Tennis court
• Garden
• Seasonal swimming pool
• Conference Facilities
• Airport: 70 kms
• Train: 55 kms
• Port: 55 kms
• Map with location