Excursions
Great places to go in the surrounding area
Macharaviaya
When living in Nerja some 10 years back, we used to play golf at the Añoreta course near Rincón de la Victoria. At a signpost I often noticed the name of Macharaviaya. I used to think: What a funny name for a place. »
Granada’s Science Park
We sent Duncan Inglis up to investigate the Science Park in the city of Granada - he came back with a grin and plenty to tell »
Nerja Cultural Outings
Residents of Nerja and its surrounding area will be able to enjoy the ninth edition of Lorca y Granada en los Jardines del Generalife, a unique Granada cultural event. »
El Pato Loco and Alhama
This month, we are going to take you even further afield along that route, where you will find landscape right out of southern France or even Southern Britain. »
Vélez Benaudalla
The first time that I ever ventured up to Vélez Benaudalla was in 1982, when the main road through the canyon had only been open for six years. »
El Pantano de los Bermejales
Found on the other side of the coastal mountains is the stunning Bermejales Reservoir. Now you’ll definitely need transport to get to this one, as its located 77 km inland from Almuñécar, but the impressive drive is well worth the effort. I made the journey last month perched precariously on the back of Ed’s... »
Junta de los Ríos
The Junta de los Ríos is a series of cascades and pure-water rock pools and it's just above Otívar! »
The Canyon Route
Anybody that has travelled up to Granada cannot have failed to be impressed by the gorge or canyon of the Azud de Vélez, which is just below, Vélez Benaudalla.Anybody that has travelled up to Granada cannot have failed to be impressed by the gorge or canyon of the Azud de Vélez, which is just... »
