There are many good restaurants and 'tapas' bars. Seafood restaurants line the east of Burriana beach where you can sit and watch paella being cooked in the open air on large BBQ's. Nerja is famed for its fish dishes, but you can also drive into the countryside to taste more rural fare.

Nerja has a surprising number of beaches, from the most famous Burriana beach to the more peaceful Torrecilla, with numerous smaller beaches and coves between.It is possible to walk the length of Nerja,s beaches if you are prepared to get wet feet and do some light rock clambering!

Those who seek a quiet life should take advantage of the excellent promenade that the authorities are building from one end of Nerja to the other, providing countless images of the town and countryside along the way. You have numerous opportunities to take a seat in sun or shade to rest, enjoy the view or people watch.