2 Best Hotels in Nerja, Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical, and Costa de Almería

Down a side street near the center of town but still near the sea, this British-owned boutique hotel combines a great location and views with comfortable, pleasant rooms. You'll find shelves of books, antiques, and cozy overstuffed sofas in the downstairs sitting room. Colorful oil paintings by the local artist David Broadhead are showcased throughout the property. The excellent Restaurant 34 serves contemporary and traditional dishes such as scallops in lemon and ginger, and roast pork; you can dine on the extended terrace with sea views. For a lighter bite, try Tapas Bar 34, with a street-side terrace. The hotel is usually closed from December through February, but check exact dates.  Rooms with sea views are well worth the extra cost.

Perched on the cliff above Burriana beach and with stunning coastal and ocean views, this parador sits in immaculate Mediterranean gardens, with a large pool and guest loungers. Rooms are spacious, and many enjoy the panoramic vistas from small private gardens or terraces. Some have hot tubs. Decor is classic Spanish, with ceramic floors and dark furniture. Central Nerja is a short walk away, and the guest elevator whisks you up and down to the beach in moments.