It may be a large touristy town but Nerja, on the eastern tip of Spain’s Costa del Sol, has an attractive rocky coastline complete with powdery beaches. It’s best viewed from the Balcon de Europa viewpoint that sits at the end of the palm-lined promenade, and juts over a strategically perched hotel.

You can escape the heat of the day by exploring the sprawling Nerja Caves or even taking a watery hike wading along the Chillar River.

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