Located in southern Spain, Nerja attracts tourists with its beaches, natural attractions, and classic Spanish cuisine. The city is located on the Costa del Sol, which is compared to the French Côte d’Azur in terms of its quality of recreation.

Beaches
Nerja’s beaches stretch for 13 kilometers along the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The most popular are La Torrecilla and La Burriana, both located within the city limits. These beaches are equipped with sun loungers, changing rooms, and showers and are considered some of the cleanest in Europe. Tourists can enjoy water sports such as water skiing, kayaking, and catamarans, or scuba diving. The local corals, teeming with eels, octopuses, and colorful fish, offer excellent snorkeling opportunities. All of Nerja’s beaches are sandy, and most are protected from the wind by rocks and ledges, creating comfortable sunbathing conditions.

Activities and Attractions in Nerja
If you have your own car, we recommend exploring the surrounding villages, where you can go horseback riding and sample local cuisine. In the afternoon, when the heat abates, it’s pleasant to stroll along the central streets of Nerja, which were laid out in the late 15th century.

You can enjoy the sunset from the “Balcony of Europe” viewpoint, offering stunning views of the sea. Nearby are a statue of King Alfonso XII, the ancient Baroque church of “El Salvador,” and a lively promenade where you can buy souvenirs and enjoy local delicacies such as fruit, honey, wine, and olive oil.

The Nerja Caves, just 4 kilometers from the town, are a unique place. They are also called “natural cathedrals” due to their size and the solemn atmosphere felt in these halls, surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites. The cave walls are decorated with paintings dating back 27,000 years.