N E R J A

Nerja is a town of 20,000 inhabitants, located on the Costa del Sol, fifty minutes drive east from Málaga, that still retains its traditional Andalusian character. It is surrounded by mountains and beautiful beaches. Its climate, with an average year-round temperature of 20º C, is ideal. Farming, fishing and tourism are its main sources of wealth. Its most ancient historical roots are in the Palaeolithic age, but it owes its name and foundation to the Arabs, who called it NARIXA (meaning a spring of abundantly running water). The friendly, hospitable people of Nerja, its traditions such as Carnival, Holy Week and the annual fairs and fiestas, together with its proximity to the important Andalusian cities of Málaga, Granada and Seville, make Nerja an ideal place to study our language and our culture. The famous prehistoric caves of Nerja and the many little white villages nearby are really worth visiting for their cultural interest and special charm. Being a Mediterranean coastal town, you can practice all manner of water sports, and also tennis, swimming, riding and walking, all of which are compatible with our intensive courses. You can also spend your spare time visiting the bars and restaurants that specialize in regional cooking, as well as enjoying our traditional art: "el flamenco". Nerja has excellent hotels and services to offer, and altogether provides its visitors with a wonderful atmosphere. HOW TO ARRIVE BY PLANE, you arrive to Malaga Airport. BUS SERVICE from Málaga International Airport to Málaga city (Central Bus Station) every 20 minutes From there buses leave for Nerja about every hour. The journey takes approximately one hour. BY TAXI, from the Airport to Nerja. BY THE SCHOOL TRANSFER SERVICE, from Málaga International Airport to your accommodation. The person in charge of your pick up service, will hold your name sign. The price for this service is Euro 82 (one way). This service is payable with the total bill of the course. BY CAR, taking the "Autopista del Mediterraneo" (the Mediterranean motorway) from Barcelona along the coast to the south. You arrive to Nerja either from Granada or from Almería. Information provided by: All About Spain