The best things to do in Nerja
In this article, you’ll find lots of ideas and all the best things to do in and around Nerja:
- A few words about Nerja
- What to do in Nerja
- Water sports and activities in Nerja
- Free things to do in Nerja
- Adventure activities in Nerja
- Excursions east of Málaga
- Excursions in Andalusia
- What to do with children in Nerja
- What to do in Nerja when it rains
- What to do around Nerja
- Booking accommodation
- The main festivities in Nerja
- Latest articles on Andalusia
A few words about Nerja
Nerja, with its 12 beaches and natural surroundings, is a jewel in the crown of La Axarquía, on the Costa del Sol.
What to do in Nerja
Here is a list of things to do in Nerja. They are listed by theme.
If you’d like a local guide to help you explore Nerja at the beginning of your vacation, you can book a guided tour of Nerja online. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample four tapas and four drinks.
Note: some activities may be listed more than once, depending on the theme.
Water sports and activities in Nerja
Sea kayaking
From Burriana beach, you can sign up for a sea kayaking trip. You’ll follow the Maro cliffs. Depending on the season, you may be able to enjoy an extraordinary waterfall.
Find out more and book.
Guided walk near the Maro cliffs
This hike along the cliffs of Maro ends in a cove where you can do some snorkelling if you wish. Find out more and book.
Boat trip (June to October)
This excursion, lasting a few hours by boat, allows you to discover this part of the Costa del Sol from the sea, and with a bit of luck see some dolphins 🙂 .
Find out more and book.
Paddle boarding
You can book a paddle from Burriana beach.
Find out more and book.
Note: for the water activities below, the meeting point is in Torrox or Nerja (bus stop).
Snorkelling
A diving centre in Torrox offers a magnificent snorkelling activity, in an area where the seabed is of outstanding beauty.
Find out more and book.
Diving underwater
The same diving centre offers several types of scuba diving, from beginner level upwards.
Find out more and book.
Free things to do in Nerja
Río Chillar walk
This is one of the most beautiful walks in the province of Málaga. All you need is an old pair of trainers. It should soon be possible to book in advance, in order to limit the number of hikers and preserve nature.
Click here to find out more about the Río Chillar hike.
Going to the beach
Nerja offers 12 beaches, some of which are very different from the others. If you have a car, try the wild beach of La Cala del Pino, a little gem.
Here’s a link to the 12 beaches and coves of Nerja.
Visit the old sugar cane factory
This is a derelict site, but it’s a great way to discover the industrial past of cane sugar production in Nerja.
You can find the location of the site here.
Adventure activities in Nerja
Paragliding flights in Torre del Mar and Nerja :
Here’s the link to book a paragliding flight in Torre del Mar and Nerja.
Here are three great activities suggested by David, an active tourism guide, starting out from Nerja:
The via ferrata at Zafarraya
The via ferrata at Zafarraya is a colourful ‘vertical hike’ in Andalusia. A via ferrata (which can be translated as ‘vertical hike’) is a route that is both vertical and horizontal, equipped with a variety of equipment.
Note: what you’ll find on a via ferrata: steel holds, chains, suspension bridges and tyrolean traverses, which allow you to safely reach areas that are difficult to access.
