Nerja, Things to Do: Nice place for a drink and 'people watching' in Nerja Centre

Nice place for a drink and 'people watching' in Nerja Centre.

Nerja has a lot of lovely bars and restaurants with great views and ambience. Here a few of my selections.

Kronox

If you want to sit and ‘people watch’ then you can’t beat any of the bars in the main Balcon Square located by the church. One favourite has got to be Kronox bar just opposite the main church entrance. This has a very limited restaurant menu but great for a drink and stays open late.

Kronox Balcon Nerja

Cochrans

This bar opens during the afternoon, then appears to close around 5PM, reopening (In summer months) later in the evening. If you want a great view from the terrace and only having a drink, then this is the place. Take sunscreen with you. Because of the limited menu, Cochrans is best just for a drink and the view. Cochrans can be found almost directly opposite Kronnox down the alley. There are signs at the entrance to the alley, which coincidentally also leads to El Salon and Caletilla beaches. Cochrans also does the best live music in town late on a Friday and Saturday in the underground bar, also found in the alley. It should be noted that the entrance to the terrace does not appear wheelchair friendly as there are a number of steps.

Cochrans Terrace Nerja

Marbella.

At the rear of the church overlooking the sea is the Marbella Restaurant. Don’t be fooled by the extensive interior restaurant, there is huge terrace to the rear with stunning views over the Mediterranean. In the winter lunch can be found, with a drink, for about 15 Euros. You need to be aware that in the event you only want a drink you may be moved away from the terrace.

Service can be a little chaotic, the Spanish are not exactly known for their 'Customer Service' and lunchtime is usually the best time for good service.

Marbella Terrace Nerja

Volks Bar, Sevillano
They say that Amazon is taking over the world, well the restaurant chain Sevillano is trying to take over Nerja. At the last count I found 4 restaurants/bars.

To be fair Sevillanos are a good chain but nothing extra special. However their latest rooftop cocktail bars are worthy of mention.

Standing on the Balcon with your back to the sea, turn right, after 200 metres (Ish) you will see the road splits into 3 forks. Take the middle fork. Commonly known as ‘Post Office’ Street. Guess why! Also known officially as Calle Almte Ferrandiz.

Walk a few hundred metres, passing the Coach and Horses pub, and at the next junction you are at Sevillano corner. One side of the junction is a restaurant, the other a tapas bar. Both have roof top terraces. My favourite is the rooftop cocktail bar, above the restaurant called Volks Bar. The front of a camper van serves as the serving area. A good selection of cocktails. Worth a visit.

The entry to Volks bar is not signposted, so walk to the back of the restaurant and you will find a lift and stairs. It is about 4 floors up.