Nerja Tourist Information and Nerja Holiday Guide

NERJA TOURIST INFORMATION

This page is all about the town of Nerja on the Eastern Costa del Sol coast of Spain. It contains useful Nerja tourist information for people intending to visit or holiday in Nerja.

In this tourist guide to the popular resort of Nerja on the Costa del Sol in Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as Nerja car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, apartments to rent, Nerja map, sightseeing, Nerja weather, where to go, where to stay, travel information and what to see and do in Nerja.

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Nerja is the main tourist resort on the eastern part of the Costa del Sol. This former fishing village is arguably one of the coast's most attractive towns, with pleasant streets of whitewashed houses. Unlike many towns to the west of Malaga, Nerja has managed to avoid the high-rise development which is seen in those resorts. Nerja lies in a valley, with picturesque rocky coves overlooked by small cliffs. It takes its name for the old Arabic word 'naricha' meaning 'rich in water'.

The main attraction within the town is the Balcon de Europa from which there are superb views along the coast. Named by King Alfonso XII, who visited Nerja in 1884 after the town was hit by a devastating earthquake, this is an attractive tree-lined promenade which extends on to a rocky promontory. Next to the Balcon de Europa is the Mudejar-style church of El Salvador, built during the 17th century. The church is notable for its bell tower and interior which is decorated by 18th century frescoes.

MAP OF NERJA

Our handy interactive tourist map of Nerja is best used as a tourist information guide as it shows some of the best sights, attractions, tourist spots, famous landmarks and places of interest in Nerja. Alternatively use it as a street map to help you with driving directions and travel information, to and from Nerja. You can use it from your place of origin such as Malaga Airport.

On the map of Nerja we show the locations of Nerja's best-known tourist attractions, sights, famous buildings, museums, galleries, parks, beaches, golf courses, tourist offices, markets, hotels, apartments and restaurants within Nerja.

From the map you can see Punta Lara Canamiel to the west, inland of Nerja is the Urbanisation Cortijo de San Rafael, then the village of Frigiliana. The beach area of Nerja consists of La Torrecilla, Playa del Salon, La Almijara and Playa de Calahonda.

Heading east of Nerja takes you to Fuente del Baden, San Juan de Capistrana, the Cuevas de Nerja (famous caves), Maro, Torre de Maro, Torre del Rio de la Miel, Torre del Pino and Torre Caleta.

CAVES IN NERJA

One of the biggest attractions on the Costa del Sol is the Nerja Caves, around 2.5 miles (4km) east of the town. Discovered by chance by a group of boys in 1959, the caves consist of a series of huge limestone caverns formed during the Triassic Period, around five million years ago. The 32-metre high central column in the Catalcysm Hall is the largest of its type in the world. Paintings of goats, deer and horses found within the caves are thought to date back around 20,000 years, although sadly these can not be viewed by the public.

Nerja is a good base for exploring inland. Just four miles (7km) up in the hills to the north is Frigiliana, one of the prettiest villages in the relatively undeveloped La Axarquia region, notable for its beautiful scenery. To the east of Nerja is the village of Maro which clings to a cliff top overlooking a pretty cove.

There are plenty of activities to enjoy in Nerja, including fishing, scuba diving, canoeing, horse riding, mountain biking, jeep tours and quad biking. Ask at the Nerja Tourist Office in calle Puerta del Mar (close to the Balcon de Europa) for information.

FIESTAS IN NERJA

Nerja holds several spectacular street festivals throughout the year. The Fiesta de San Anton in mid-January is marked by fireworks and processions through Maro village, while the inhabitants of Nerja dance around hand-made crosses decorated with flowers during the Cruces de May (3rd May). Also taking place in May is the colourful Romeria San Isidro, which features processions of horses. One of the most important events in the town's calendar is the famous Festival Cueva Nerja, which consists of a series of classical and flamenco performances held in one of the giant caverns of the Nerja Caves.

GETTING TO NERJA

Nerja is about 30 miles (50km) east of Malaga. Alsina Graells runs a regular bus service between Malaga and Nerja. There are also regular buses from Nerja to the village of Frigiliana and the nearby resorts of Velez-Malaga and Torre del Mar.

For more advice and tourist information about Nerja please see Nerja.

MOVING TO NERJA - LIVING IN NERJA

If you are visiting the Nerja area to search for jobs and work, then our English speaking jobs in Spain page will help you in your search for jobs and work.

If you have found this guide on Nerja because you are thinking moving to the Nerja area you may also find our moving to Spain section with expat interviews and accounts of how they found their move to Nerja Spain, useful and informative, as well as our living in Spain section which has more tips and advice.

6 MUST-DO TOURIST EXCURSIONS FROM NERJA

If you are going to a holiday to Nerja, here are some of our ideas for excursions so you make the most of your trip to the Costa del Sol:

1. Trip to the glitzy tourist resort of Marbella known for its rich and famous residents and visitors.
2. Mijas is a lovely white-washed village in the mountains.
3. Malaga is the main city on the Costa del Sol but it does have the Picasso museum.
4. Granada to visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace or to ski!
5. Daytrip to the lively tourist resort of Almunecar.
6. Go inland to the pretty town of Ronda.

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