On this page you can see and find out everything about the main tourist attractions in Nerja.
On this page you can see and find out everything about the main tourist attractions in Nerja.
This cave is located in the district of Maro, which belongs to Nerja. It was discovered in 1959 and was subsequently declared a cultural and touristic interest place. It is a valuable karstic heritage, very visited by tourists. Enjoy the spectacular formations which born from the floor, ceiling or walls and its huge rooms full of stalactites, which visually surprise visitors. Visiting this cave, you will be able to cross with your family or friends a surprising grptto for about 45 minutes.
One of the emblems of Nerja, a viewpoint facing the sea situated in the centre of the town. It is an ideal place to take a few pictures and stroll calmly among a very lively atmosphere. Legend has it that its name comes from King Alfonso XIII who, while was visiting the town and admiring the views from this place, exclaimed: We are in the Balcony of Europe!
Excellent beach, considered to be the best one in Nerja. With a length of 800 meters and a width of 40 meters, it offers visitors smooth and golden sand, as well as calm waters. In addition, it offers multiple services to tourists such as beach bars, shops and restaurants. As well as water activities such as kayak or paddle surf.
This is a place of steep cliffs of up to 75m in elevation that run parallel to the coast. It has great geological value and varied biodiversity. The marine part has grottos and caves of great beauty that house plant and animal species of great wealth.
You can approach your least accessible and most beautiful places by using a boat.
Fuente del Esparto is usually the destination of several trails, which can be made in order to enjoy the natural environment of Nerja. It is located about 6km from the parking of Cueva de Nerja and can be reached by following a simple path, giving a nice stroll. The fountain was named after the large amount of esparto grass found in the area. This grass has always been the raw material used in the manufacture of ropes, baskets, espadrilles and other similar products. When you arrive there, you can always drink a gulp of water, as it is potable.
The television series "Verano Azul" was shot in the town of Nerja. Due to its success, Chanquete, one of its most popular characters, is fondly remembered by many Spaniards. In the Parque Verano Azul of Nerja, you will find an exact replica of the boat of this famous character. Many tourists decide to come to this place just to take a picture with it.
The full Sierra de Almijara is the most privileged area of the Dehesa and Pinar del Río Chillar: the Cahorros, a stunning gorge that runs along the riverbed. You have to wear shoes suitable for water (sneakers with good grip, since the bed slips) and warm clothes if the route is not done in summer (time in which it is recommended although any time is good once we get used to it at water temperature). The food must be made on the way, in the area of the dam.
To get to it, we will have to go to Nerja and then to the river Chillar to the SALTO GRANDE, which we reached by the forest lane that surrounds the electrical substation of Sevillana, where the car is left and the journey begins on foot. At that point we will see a FACTORY OF LIGHT moved by the river water through a canal built in the twenties of last century by the defunct Electric Company of Vélez-Málaga.
The route to the beginning of the gorge is surrounded by very unique native vegetation. Once inside the gorge, excavated by erosion, an appropriate footwear is essential to walk through the water. On the way the visitor will encounter the LAKE OF LOS PATOS, a natural raft of water formed at the foot of a small waterfall that, in summer, is often used as a bathing place.
