Mi Vida En España: Nerja, Spain

This past weekend marks one of the many (independent) trips that we shall encounter over the next coming months, and our first excursion was to Nerja, Spain. Nerja is located along the Costa del Sol, in the province of Málaga. Located only two hours south of Granada, we were beach ready and lookin' to soak up the sun. It was a quick trip, marked by a much needed sunburn. We arrived Friday morning and were welcomed to Hostal Azahara, a small hostal that was a ten minute walk to the Mediterranean and city center. The weather was beautiful, Floridaesque, with a salty breeze and palm trees as decor. It is a tourist city, many of which are retired Brits or young, vacationing families and or honeymooners. Our trip comprised of beach bummin', good eatin', and cave tourin'. Nerja is famous for La Cueva de Nerja (Caves of Nerja), stretching for almost 5 km, they are a main attraction in Spain. The cave is divided into two main parts, one of which is used as a natural amphitheater, the other located in the upper gallery is not available for public viewing. It was a side adventure that ended with cerveza and the sunset. This was Saturday evening, after a relaxing day at the beach. Sunday was our day of departure, but not until 5 p.m., so again, we spent our day relaxing by the beach with brief attempts of entrance into the Mediterranean Sea, but the freezing temperature allowed for only knee deep depths. We left satisfied and a wee bit tanner than before, and began conversations of our next trip to Barcelona!!!