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.
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.
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 🙂 .
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.
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.
Book Canyoning rio verde
Canyoning in Andalusia in the Rio Verde is an outdoor activity in wonderful surroundings.
Canyoning down the Rio Verde
The descent will take in natural slides, jumps and abseiling. We’ll pass through caves and crystal-clear pools.
Via ferrata Caminito del Rey
The Caminito del Rey has become one of the main tourist attractions in the province of Málaga. It has to be said that the site is absolutely majestic. Hiking the Caminito del Rey is one of the most popular activities in the whole of Andalusia.
However, few people know about the via ferrata of Caminito del Rey. You could say it’s the sporty version… Here’s a via ferrata to discover or rediscover this unique site.
Excursions to the east of Málaga from Nerja
Here are several guided tours departing from Nerja. They are all conducted in small groups, with a maximum of 8 people. These tours are therefore semi-private. The guide, Cipriano, is passionate about his region and will show you all the wonders of the surrounding area. The guide speaks Spanish, English and German.
Local guide Cipriano also organises excursions 2 or 3 times a month to the most beautiful places to visit in Andalusia. The guide speaks Spanish, English and German.
Guided tour of the Alhambra and the Albaicin quarter (book 6 to 8 weeks in advance)
Visiting Nerja is a great way to discover some of the city’s most beautiful sights. Here’s the link to visit Nerja.
Go to Calahonda and Burriana beaches
Calahonda beach with its little cave house:
Playa de Calahonda
Burriana beach
Go to a feria or fiesta near Nerja.
Here’s the link with all ferias in the surroundings.
If the children are over 10 and a bit sporty, they can also enjoy the adventure activities – mentioned above – offered by David, a great active tourism guide.
What can you do in Nerja when it rains?
Nerja’s subtropical climate means you can enjoy the sun all year round. However, it does occasionally rain, so here are a few ideas for outings on a rainy day:
In just a few years, the Caminito del Rey has become one of the most visited sites in Andalusia. It has to be said that the site is absolutely extraordinary.
Frigiliana, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain, is just a few kilometres from the centre of Nerja. You can visit this magnificent village by bus.
Competa, known as the cornice of La Axarquía, is a magnificent white mountain village. A visit to the village will leave you with some wonderful memories. All you need to do is take a bus to visit it.
Velez-Málaga is the capital of Axarquía, the small region to the east of Málaga. All you need to do to visit it is catch a bus. Velez Malaga offers visitors plenty of beautiful things to see.
In this link you’ll find all the best ferias and fiestas, dozens of them, within 50km of Nerja. Simply select the month of your stay and then check the dates of each feria.
Jerez de la Frontera is a city with many little wonders to discover. Of course, the famous Jerez wine cellars are one of them. Below is the weathervane of the Tio Pepe cellars.
The Tabernas Desert, covering 280 km², is officially the only desert in Europe. The landscapes, which have been used as scenes in numerous films, are absolutely spectacular. Below is a photo of the desert from the Nasrid castle overlooking Tabernas.
If you’re heading towards Granada, here’s a white village that’s a must-see. Montefrío is known as the last frontier of Al-Andalus. For your information, National Geographic magazine has ranked Montefrío as one of the 10 villages with the most beautiful views in the world!
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