Author: Bev Amaechi

The pretty Andalusian town of Nerja is located on the southernmost coast of Spain, and is one of the regions’ most attractive and popular villa holiday destinations. The narrow winding streets of the old town are typical of the Spain of yesteryear and are now home to many tapas bars, restaurants and small shops which are popular with locals and tourists alike. The narrow streets wind down to what is probably the town’s most famous landmark, the renowned Balcon de Europa, where you’ll be able to enjoy stunning  panoramic coastal views towards Africa.

If you’re planning a villa holiday this summer, then you won’t find a better destination than the Costa del Sol. The area has it all: sun, sand, sea, fantastic food and welcoming locals. No wonder it’s the UK’s holiday destination of choice. But the Costa del Sol is a big place, so which destination should you choose? Well, everybody has their own personal preferences, but we think you won’t go far wrong if you choose to visit Nerja. Over the course of the next couple of articles we’ll give you all the information you’ll need to know about this fantastic destination.

Why do so many British holiday makers choose the Costa del Sol as the destination for their annual villa holiday? Well, it’s simply that it’s a wonderful place to visit. With approximately 320 days of continuous sunshine every year, a temperate climate, a friendly and welcoming native population and fantastic food, it’s little wonder that the Costa is the UK’s favourite destination. Yet there’s much more to it than that. Lots on destinations on the continent can also offer unlimited sunshine, sea and sand, but few can match the Costa del Sol when it comes to golf. The Spanish Costa is unquestionably the golfing Mecca of Europe, and when you look at the facilities and the courses it’s easy to see why.