natural wonder
Caves of Nerja
Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Nerja is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Frigiliana, 3km from Caves of Nerja.
Nerja is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 21,811, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Nerja sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nerja to your route.
Nerja (pronounced [ˈneɾxa]) is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is part of the comarca of La Axarquía. It is on the country's southern Mediterranean coast, about 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of Málaga.
Under Islamic rule, itsRead more
name was Narixa, which means "abundant source", and is the origin of the current name.
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Nerja is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.7528 latitude, -3.8744 longitude.
Nerja has a population of approximately 21,811 people, making it a town in Spain.
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natural wonder
Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.
3 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.
5 km · about 10 min drive
castle
A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.
48 km · about 55 min drive
beach
Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.
49 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Highest of the three whitewashed villages stacked in the Poqueira gorge of the Alpujarras, its flat-roofed Berber-style houses and chimney pots facing Mulhacén. End of the paved climb on the GR-421 before the old Sierra Nevada track.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
54 km · about 60 min drive
national park
Mainland Spain's highest peaks, with the Pico Veleta road climbing past alpine lakes to nearly 3,400m near Granada.
56 km · about 65 min drive
famous road
Europe's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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