Hotel Carabeo
Nerja
On one of the oldest streets in Nerja we have found a really nice and cosy boutique hotel, Hotel Carabeo.
It is typically a hotel that has everything to offer and where you can enjoy a wonderful holiday: located in the middle of Nerja, beautiful rooms, fabulous swimming pool, outstandingly friendly and helpful people and a classy restaurant under the same roof. In short, a great choice!
The hotel houses 7 rooms of which five rooms offer a spectacular view of the sea and the capricious coastline. It lies on top of a rock, with the sea deep down below you. It's lovely to relax in the evening on the patio with the sound of the thundering undertow in the distance. The rooms are named after the beaches that are situated along the coastline. People who stay here can make use of the swimming pool and terrace on the seaside.
All of the rooms have been decorated exceptionally tastefully by the English family that owns the hotel. Many details make each room a convivial and cosy place in which to rest.
Under the same roof restaurant "34" is run. It's a household name in Nerja and that is no wonder. Continuous inclusion in the Michelin guide and unbelievably good food mean that it will be full almost every evening. You definitely need to try it at least once if you stay in the hotel!
Hotel Carabeo is a great address, absolutely distinctive in Nerja. It's a place where immediately upon arrival you get the good feeling that the people here truly run their hotel with heart and soul.
Cons:
• No hotel-owned parking lot. However, there is public parking at Huertos de Carabeo within easy walking distance from the hotel.
Pros:
• Atmospheric and warm boutique hotel
• Hotel staff is exceptionally helpful and attentive
• Beautiful location
• Outstanding restaurant
Hotel Carabeo
facilities
Hotel
- There is a restaurant for dinner. Hotel guests get a 10% discount when ordering à la carte. The discount does not apply to menus and drinks.
- Bar – situated in garden with sea views for summer and inside during the cooler months.
- Swimming pool with garden and terrace (open from 09.30-18.30).
- Hotel has a WiFi internet connection (free) to hotel guests plus complimentary use of hotel laptop if required.
- Games room.
- Mini gym.
- Children are welcome.
- No rooms with wheelchair access.
- No lift.
- Pets are not welcome.
- Reception can advise on local activities and town maps are available from the reception desk.
- Hotel does not have its own parking facilities. Local public parking in the nearby Huertos de Carabeo.
- Hotel is situated in centre of Nerja with views on lower-lying beaches.
Rooms
Every room has air conditioning, heating, TV, telephone, fridge and a safe.
Fully-equipped bathrooms, with bath, toilet, washbasin, hairdryer and bathrobes.
The hotel has 7 rooms: the Junior Suite Carabeillo, the Suites El Salon, Burriana and Calahonda and the Penthouse have their own terrace and sea views. Extra sofa bed available in Burriana and Penthouse Suites at a supplement. Both Suites have no bathtub, but walk in showers.
The rooms Playazo and Torrecilla are located on the street side of the hotel.
Hotel Carabeo
surrounding area
Nerja
This town with over 500 years of history has retained its character, with its whitewashed houses, narrow streets and squares. Tourists crowd the Balcón de Europa, a sprawling rock that spectacularly protrudes into the sea and offers a view of the magnificent coastline. This natural balcony is in the centre of Nerja. Various staircases lead down to the beaches and bays.
The nicest beach is Playa Burriana, on the eastern side of Nerja.
Further east you will find the Cuevas de Nerja, a string of caverns of great archaeological importance. Only a few of these colossal caverns are open to the public, and there you will be lead past the world’s thickest stalactite, which even made it into the Guinness Book of Records in 1989.
Active
Options for activities include walks and bike rides. Or a tour further inland past the pueblos blancos (white villages). And you can, of course, also play a round of golf.
Nearby La Herradura is Andalucía's prime location for diving.
Family
A visit to the caves of Nerja will definitely excite the kids.
Beach
Nerja has various beaches. The Playa Burriana in particular is worth the effort.
Between Nerja and La Herradura there are several beautiful bays situated between the rocks. Many of these beaches are pebble beaches.
The following villages/towns in the area are definitely worth a visit:
Frigiliana (6km; 10min)
Frigiliana is a charming white village, a few kilometres inland from Nerja. Local artesanía shops sell local honey and regional Muscatel wines.
La Herradura (17km; 16min):
La Herradura is one of the finest seaside resorts west of Almuñecar on the Costa Tropical. It is known for its magnificent aspect on a bay with a wide beach, jammed in between spectacular cliffs. It is also Andalucía's prime location for diving.
Málaga (54km; 46min):
The bustling port city of Málaga is Andalucía’s biggest city after Seville. It used to be an important trading port, because in the 19th century Málaga wine was exported all over Europe, until Phylloxera, the pest that had already destroyed grapevines all over Europe, reached Málaga and put an end to its wealth.
Málaga old town is the area around the cathedral. The Museo Picasso is also near the cathedral, and exhibits many of the works of this famous artist, who was born in Málaga. Further sights include the Alcazaba, one of the prime Moorish fortresses in Andalucía, and the Castillo de Gibralfaro, a 14th-century Moorish castle, which you can access through its beautiful gardens.
Also make sure you taste some of Málaga’s fine wines in a bodega, some of which also serve delicious tapas.
And you can, of course, head for one of these world famous cities for a day trip:
Granada (101km; 1h30min):
The Alhambra was the part of town where princes, nobility and court staff dwelled, on the hill right in the middle of Granada. The Alhambra is a huge complex, 720m in length and 220m wide. Clever use of space, light, water and decorative features are the Alhambra’s defining features.
On the hill opposite the Alhambra, the Albayzín quarter, is where Granada’s Moorish past is still most tangible. Stroll through its narrow streets, past villas with Moorish decoration and gardens, up to the Mirador de San Nicolás. This is where you will have the best views, of the roofs of Granada, with the Alhambra behind them, which makes for a stunning view, especially at sunset!
Córdoba (207km; 2h20min):
Visit the Mezquita, Córdoba's huge mosque, which has seen various different developments throughout the years to become a fascinating blend of styles and religions. And you can also go for a stroll through the districts of San Lorenzo, Judería and San Basilio, where you will encounter the most beautiful Moorish patios. Other sights include the palace/fortress Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos with magnificent gardens and fountains; various museums, such as the Museo Arqueológico, Museo Taurino, Museo de Bellas Artes; a string of great squares, such as the Plaza de la Corredera, Plaza del Potro.
Seville (257km; 2h55min):
The capital of Andalucía is a compact city with a rich past. Most of its major sights are in or near the city centre on the Guadalquivir river’s left bank. And they also know how to party and have a good time in this city of flamenco and tapas.
As you wander through the old Jewish quarter, the Barrio Santa Cruz, through a maze of white streets and patios, you should not forget to take in the imposing cathedral, the Moorish bell tower, La Giralda, and the royal palace Real Alcázar.
You can unwind in the María Luisa park, where you can spend the hottest part of the day under orange trees and palm trees.
The museum Museo de Bellas Artes, one of Spain’s best museums of art, is a real must. And then there are its magnificent palaces and other sights, such as the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza (bull ring); Casa de Pilatos and the Torre del Oro.