We drove south from Frigiliana to Nerja, on the Mediterranean, with stunning views, particularly from the famous Balcony of Europe, a fortress from which locals scanned the seas for British pirates. Located in the historic region of La Axarquía, Nerja is a bright town on the Málaga coast which has a beautiful sea front formed by beaches, coves and cliffs. Its historic quarter has fine examples of popular architecture, with lovely walks and viewing places such as the "Balcón de Europa", a magnificent viewpoint over the sea. The area has been populated since prehistoric times, as the cave paintings found in the famous caves of Nerja, known as the “prehistoric cathedral”, reveal.

"Nerja is a resort town along southern Spain's Costa del Sol. Its seafront promenade, Balcón de Europa, tops a promontory with views of the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains. Below it lie sandy beaches and cliffside coves." - Brochure