Suggestions for travel between Nerja and Alicate/Alcoy?
 

I really want to see the Moros and Cristianos festival in Alcoy, and I've been trying to figure out how to do it. By car, it's over 5 hours, by bus it's even worse. I may just be forced to take a plane from Málaga to Alicante, via Madrid or even Barcelona.

Any suggestions?

It's over 300 miles (500 km). There is no high-sped rail link. 5-hour driving is about right. You can fly but it will take as much in getting to the airport, checking in, security and waiting for connection etc.
I would drive and stay the night.

The idea of trying to drive for five hours intimidates me. I usually limit my driving time to 3 hours. But driving would be simpler.

I've finally decided to drive. I'm a little nervous about that long a drive, but I can't see another reasonable way to get there.

Take the Alsa bus or find another Moors and Christians event. They are all over.

I won't be in Spain for the others. This one is the first weekend after Semana Santa in Málaga, when I will be attending language school in Nerja.

The bus is not a bad idea, but I think the trip takes seven hours. I'll check again, though. Seven hours as a passenger will probably be more comfortable than five hours driving.

I've got plenty of time to make up my mind.

I too would drive. You can stop when you like, traffic level on part-toll motorway is pretty light/reasonable, and traffic moves fast (75 mph limit).

Just a tip for your stay in lovely Nerja. Do a day-trip to tiny Maro (pop. 800), just a 5-10 min ride along the coast and close to the famous Nerja Caves. Maro is as tranquile as it gets, yet you find a few nice tapas bars and restaurants here. Have been very comfortable sitting outside in the restaurant on the main Plaza de las Maravillas on several occasions.
http://www.nerjatoday.com/maro/
http://www.absoluteaxarquia.com/areas/maro.html

The Playa de Maro was voted #2 beach in Spain and #1 in Andalucía in 2014: http://www.spain-holiday.com/Maro/ar...-de-maro-nerja

Thanks, Kimhe. I'll visit it on a weekend.