The Balcón de Europa is a large round balcony on a cliff in the seaside town of Nerja, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It has spectacular panoramic views of the Sierra Almijara mountain range and the coast with its beautiful beaches, sandy coves and rocky outcrops.
Cerillo de las Sombras is an unusual Iron Age Necropolis (burial site) in Frigiliana, a pretty village six kilometres outside Nerja. It is one of just three Iron Age sites in Europe, dating from the 9th century BC. You cannot visit the site itself, as it is carefully protected, but to learn more about the necropolis.
El Barco de Chanquette (Chanquete´s boat), officially named La Dorada, is a full scale replica of a famous fishing boat, featured in the 1981 Spanish television series Verano Azul; set on the coast of Nerja and directed by well known film director Antonio Mercero.
Acueducto del Águila (Eagle Aqueduct), also known as Puente del Águila (Eagle Bridge), is regarded across the region as "an historic jewel of Spanish architecture". It was built in the 19th century and has been used continuously since - today the local community uses it to irrigate farmland.
Nerja offers an ideal base to explore the nearby mountainous region of Axarquia, famous for its dramatic scenery and unspoilt hilltop villages. The most famous of these is Frigiliana, 7km north of Nerja, voted the prettiest village in Andalucia.
Whether its a cold beer in the sun or a little bit of tapas you are looking for, Nerja has a great selection of bars offering a good atmosphere and quality food and drink under the same roof. Most bars in Nerja will offer some sort of tapas to go with your drinks, no matter what time of the day it is.
If you are considering visiting Nerja you may find our maps a useful tool, we provide three maps, one of the region of Andalucia with Nerja highlighted. The second handcrafted map gives the location of Nerja with the corresponding local road network. In order to help our readers we have also embedded a Google map which is centered on Nerja.
Las Cuevas de Nerja (the Caves of Nerja) are a series of naturally formed caves and caverns in the hills of Maro, 4km North-East of Nerja, some of which have taken up to two million years to form. The caves contain the widest naturally-formed column in the world, at 32m high and 13x7m at its base. Formed by the merging of a stalagmite and stalactite, it has held the Guinness World Record since 1989. The caves also famously host the annual Nerja International Festival of Music and Dance.
Excursions from Nerja and guided tour in and around Nerja: excursion to Caminito del Rey, mountain routes, walk to rio Chillar, Mudejar white villages, olive oil route, muscat raisin route and more.
Nerja is a seaside town on the eastern part of the Costa del Sol, the stretch between Malaga and Granada province's Costa Tropical. This part of the coast is less developed than the Marbella area, and Nerja itself is still relatively unspoiled. It has a famous viewing platform, the tree-lined Balcon de Europa, looking out over the Mediterranean, and some renowned fiestas.
Nerja has a great selection of beaches: the sandy half-moons of Playa del Salon (west of the Balcon de Europa, separated from it by cliffs), Calahonda (to its east), next-door Carabeo and Carabeillo, are all reached from the town itself.
This social club with its own premises and library in calle San Juan 42 is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 21.00 onwards and Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10.30 to 13.30. The International Club has active bridge and scrabble clubs, video exchange and art classes. New members of all nationalities are welcome.
One of the biggest and most well-know all-night beach parties takes place on La Noche de San Juan (the eve of St John's Day). On the evening of 23 June, all the townsfolk of Nerja, and plenty of visitors too, head down to the shore, armed with tents, barbeques and copious liquid refreshment, to camp on the beach (normally prohibited) and grill sardines.
At the other end of the spectrum from San Juan, the Cueva de Nerja Festival (International Festival of Music and Dance), also in summer, is one of the most important cultural events on the Costa del Sol.
Nerja enjoys 14 public holidays a year. This comprises of 9 National public holidays; 2 whose dates are set by the region, 1 regional holidays and 2 local public holidays.
In a central area of Nerja, located within a short distance of Calahonda Beach and Playa Carabeo, Wonder Room Paraiso Magico Habitacion offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine.
In the Museum of Nerja, not only will you explore the region's heritage, but you'll also discover the prehistoric treasures found in the Caves of Nerja.
The guide for this nighttime adventure in Nerja Cave will be Miguel Joven, the Spanish actor best known for his role as Tito in the Spanish television series *Verano Azul.* Meet him in person and travel with him on a special journey of discovery through Nerja Cave at night - a unique experience that will excite every one of your senses!
Experience the wonders of the Malaga region with a knowledgeable guide! Your first stop is the postcard-worthy Andalusian town of Frigiliana, boasting cobblestone streets and awe-inspiring panoramic vistas. Wander the labyrinthine alleys, and hear tales of the region's captivating history and rich cultural heritage.
If you are considering visiting Nerja you may be interested to check the weather forcast for the next few days in the table below.
Nerja - if you are considering visiting this town you will be interested to check the latest weather forecast for the next few days from the table below.
This weather forecast provided by AEMET (Spanish State Meteorological Agency).
