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Bienvenidos a Punta Lara: where the sun rises from the sea as a huge ball bathing this very popular village with a warm golden
glow.Just a mile west of Nerja the village, built in typical Spanish style, nestles on a hillside with spectacular sea &
mountain views.Punta Lara 2's large communal pool and pretty gardens are a focus for our visitors, where the 3 small convivial
bar/restaurants are friendly meeting places.Punta Lara 1's detached villas mostly have their own pools.Sandie and Kathy frequently
sing in Pedro&'s bar, recently renamed after Yorkshire TV filmed Emmerdale in Punta Lara, and is the singing and dancing
venue for many of Punta Lara's residents & visitors.Take a stroll along Playazo Beach, about 100 meters from Punta Lara's
entrance, into Nerja - takes about 20 mins - but you may be tempted to pop into the several chiringuitoes for a beer or wine
& tapas, perhaps lunchtime paella - or take the local bus from Hotel Marinas into town, just a euro for the 3 minute
ride.
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Nerja - This busy Andalucian town of largely cobbled & traffic free streets is very popular holiday destination.
With a huge number and variety of friendly eating places both day & night and several sheltered beaches to choose
from, it is no surprise that first time visitors return year after year - often several times.Plenty of small shops to browse
in, mostly Spanish owned, take the mini train or pony & trap around the town or walk from the Balcon along the Carabeo
to Burriana beach.Several fiestas throughout the year and a feria in early October Spanish girls in flamenco dresses - have
fun take a plunge into the sea at midsummer midnight.
Malaga: Find time to spend a day in this great City - close to the Cathedral the pedestrian walks with their busy little shops
and tapas bars, or visit the huge El Corte Ingles or Larios Centre not too far away. Malaga's Market is packed with people
buying fresh fish & veg and the new Picasso Museum has recently opened.
50 kms or 40 mins drive from Punta Lara along the coast road or A7 Autovia.
Marbella & Puerto Banus: If you like people watching, big expensive yachts & Hummers this is the place to be but a
beer in a waterfront bar can be pricey - 120 kms 1 hour 20 mins along the Autovia A7
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Maro Caves
just a few minutes from Nerja come and marvel at the natural beauty and splendor of these prehistoric caves, they were
only discovered in 1959 but have already become one of Spain's most popular visitor attractions and when you see them you'll
understand why
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Granada - Alhambra: A visit to the Palaces on the Alhambra is a must, if you don't find time on your first visit to Andalucia,
one day you will come back to Granada 65 miles -1 hour 20 mins from Nerja - arrive by 10am if you can.
Granada - Alhambra: A visit to the Palaces on the Alhambra is a must, if you don't find time on your first visit to Andalucia,
one day you will come back to Granada 65 miles -1 hour 20 mins from Nerja - arrive by 10am if you can.
Seville: it's not just oranges you will find in the Capital of Andalucia, climb the 30 odd storeys in the 95 meter Giralda
tower, visit the huge Cathedral and then be spellbound by the Alcazar - so much more to see, so little time - a long drive
but you will want to go back and experience even more when you return.
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The Market Place
Gibraltar: - You might find it easier, and see more, by taking a coach day trip with Cudeca, cancer charity or CAS animal
society to travel the 200 kms to the Rock or about 2 hours drive.
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Torrox Costa & Torrox Pueblo: Drive 5 kms West along the beaches from Punta Lara to Torrox Costa claiming to have the
"Best Climate in Europe", walk the busy promenade from the Roman ruins or head up to the small town of Torrox Pueblo.
Frigiliana:
follow the history of this typical white Spanish village on the ceramic wall plaques. You will fined these as you wander
through the tiny streets just 5 kms North from Nerja
Almuneca & La Heradura: interesting town just over the border on Granada's Costa Tropical - small winding streets
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visit the busy Municipal Market for fish, fresh vegetables, fruit all at Spanish prices. 20kms - 30mins drive.Marina D'est
and the sheltered bay of La Heradura are not far away.
El Torcal_- Antequera:You will not believe this until you see it, this pile of rocks 1,300 meters above sea level, but shaped
by the sea is a home for eagles & ibex - drive up through spectacular Axaquia via Lake Vinuela & Colmenar - 96 kms
- 1 hour 20 mins drive.
Cordoba: Here you will find a huge Mosque at the centre of which is a spectacular Cathedral, cross the Roman bridge, visit
the gardens in the Alcazar. A long day but well worthwhile - read up before you go
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