Nerja is a town with a good climate most of the year round, which facilitates there being many outdoor activities to enjoy: from taking a boat trip, to taking a walk on the beach, touring the town and investigating local bars and restaurants, because its cuisine is one of its main attractions .

Some of the essential spots in Nerja

Here’s a list of activities that you can’t miss on your visit to this charming town of Malaga:

Visit Los Cachorros, Chíllar river

It’s located in a natural park and it’s ideal to visit with children. The walk along the Chíllar river bed is a round trip of 16 kilometres, although it’s not necessary to finish the route to enjoy an excellent experience. Along the route, you can admire different waterfalls and caves with gorges.

You can choose to take the short route of 4 kilometres. More than enough to have an excellent experience getting to know the area’s fauna and flora.

Stroll around the Balcony of Europe

From the Balcony of Europe you’ll have access to stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. As an interesting fact, you should know that it owes its name to Alfonso XII, who said when he was there that from his balcony he could see Africa from Spain. This beautiful place is located in an idyllic spot between Salón and Calahonda beaches.

Discover Nerja Caves

The Nerja Caves are one of the places you definitely have to visit. Especially if you’re passionate about prehistoric remains, because many are preserved there. These caves were discovered in 1959, and it’s considered that their cave paintings could be the first work of art in the history of mankind, at more than 42,000 years old.

Another striking feature of these caves is that they house the largest stalactite in the world, so if you are a geology lover, you’ll love this visit.

Explore the Nerja Cave Museum

The Nerja Cave museum is also a very interesting place which allows you to observe in its various rooms a large number of replicas of the archaeological pieces which have been found in the area. This museum is next to the Balcony of Europe, so you shouldn’t have any trouble visiting both sites.

Relax on its beaches and coves

Finally, we recommend that you take a walk along the different beaches and coves of Nerja. Among the most beautiful beaches are those of Burriana, Carabeillo, Carabeo, Calahonda, Chorrillo, El Salón, Caletilla, Chucho, Torrecilla and Playazo. Any of these beaches is a good option for taking a dip.

These are just some of the many unique places you will find in Nerja and which we heartily recommend you visit. Don’t forget that you can and should complement your route with some tips from the locals.