Nerja is a beautiful beach town located along southern Spain's Costa del Sol. "Nerja" is derived from the word "narixa", which is an arabic term translated to "bountiful spring". Nerja has a lush and tropical feel with the flowers, greenery and ocean. The town features views of the Mediterranean ocean and surrounding mountains.

We took a day trip to Nerja from Granada and were in awe of the white-washed town and beautiful beach. I felt like I was in paradise in this gem of a town. Nerja is a must-see if you find yourself in southern Spain- it's not too touristy and has traditional spanish charm. 

While you're there, explore the fascinating Nerja Caves, Cuevas de Nerja, and spend the rest of the day lounging on the beach. We took a stroll around and fell in love with the white houses and terracotta rooftops and beautiful bougainvillea. There are many local tapas bars but don't miss out on the paella! We were told the best place to go is Ayo, located on the Playa Burriana. They had a GIANT pan of paella that looked amazing, but it was so packed and we were too hungry to wait. We ended up at a more touristy spot but found some other girls from our group and still were able to find some paella.