A Week in Southern Spain

Arriving late at night we were happy to discover that our hostel was close to the bus stop. This, however, turned out to be a drag, as our room was on the street side and all we could hear was the buzz of the traffic. We did change rooms the following night, and had a very restful night. The owner was friendly and helped with our bags as there is no elevator.

 Be careful if paying or booking by credit card, because we booked it by Visa, we paid cash, and were still billed for the transaction. It may have been a mistake but it is still being investigated by my bank. The location was central, the rooms clean and comfortable. Just remember the rooms on the street side are noisy.

The caves just outside of Nerja are well worth a visit. It is so well laid out I cannot recommend it highly enough. Take a taxi or a local bus to get there and when leaving, enjoy the short walk down hill back to the beautiful picturesque village of Nerja. There is a cheap gift shop at the cave, good if you like to pick up a book or some pictures of the caves. Also worth a visit is the Balcon de Europa down in the village. There are lots of restaurants and cafes to visit as well as shops.

There are so many bars and restaurants that I cannot recall their names. Just ask any of the locals or even sit outside one of the many cafes and watch where the locals go. We found the Spanish people very friendly and most people speak English. A visit to Granada is a must and be sure to go to the Alhambra. Again, accommodation was plentiful in all categories. I recommend staying in or around Plaza Nuevo as it is central and convenient. There's lots of Flamenco shows on in the caves but get talking to locals and you could be lucky enough to enjoy the real thing in a family home. Spain is a wonderful country, and whats more is that it is cheap and friendly as well as scenic with lots to offer culturally.