We leave for our Spain adventure in a week! We will have time to take the bus down to the beaches from either Sevilla or Granada. Does anyone have a great suggestion? We were considering Nerja, but it sounds little touristy. Thanks!
Posted by
Malaga, Malaga, Spain
410 posts
Nerja is quite pretty and should not be too full of tourists this time of the year. However any place along the coast will have tourists. Lots of places to eat and drink.
Posted by
Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
324 posts
If all you want is the beach, just take the bus down to Mazagón (Huelva). Its the beach closest to Seville (about 45 mins) and has a very family atmosphere. Not all that pretty, but nice nonetheless.
Posted by
Crofton
7 posts
My husband and I loved Nerja! We went off season (March) and were able to get a hotel with a view of the Med. sea. We did not find Nerja touristy at that time of year, and we loved the outdoor market that is held there once a week (I think). Have fun!
Posted by
Bend, OR
576 posts
We loved Nerja, too. In one afternoon we visited the beach, the incredible Nerja cave (very cathedral like inside...the most beautiful cave I've ever seen) and the breathtakingly beautiful nearby whitewashed hill town of Frigiliana. We enjoyed wine and olives at the Parador overlooking the ocean. It was simply magical.
Posted by
Bend, OR
576 posts
Oh, and we were in Nerja in August. We loved watching all of the extended generations of Spanish families strolling together late into the night. The (mostly) Spanish tourists were very charming to watch.
Posted by
OP
Portland, OR, USA
13 posts
Thank you everyone for your replies. We have decided to go to Nerja! We leave for our adventure on Tuesday and can't wait!