Nerja

Nerja

Costa del Sol is well known for its’ picturesque seaside towns dotted along the coast. One of the most famous, Nerja, is about an hour and half’s drive from Málaga. Book cheap bust tickets through https://www.alsa.es/ .

I was lucky enough to visit Nerja in October, at the end of high season. This meant that it was quieter than in high summer. However, it was still teaming with tourists and seemed popular with foreigners, particular Northern Europeans. I was told that many expats live here. This means that the town lacked an authentic Spanish alma (soul) and I could feel that the centre was dominated by guiris (foreingers)!

Balcón de Europa 

This is definitely the Nerja’s highlight. This extensive mirador or viewpoint juts out over the sea and offers magnificent views of the coast and the endless ocean.  From Balcón de Europa, there are steps down to the town’s sweet little beach which is rather cramped but very cute!

Las Cuevas

One of Nerja’s best attractions is it’s underground caves. If you’ve never visited underground caves, these are a fantastic starting point. For 10 euros, you are treated to a 45 minute audio tour through the breathtaking underground passages. The rock formations are second to none. You are surrounded by endless stalactites, columns, spirals and other magnificent shapes in the rock. The caves are lit up in a spectacular way to emphasise the depth and beauty of this ancient natural creation. There are also rock paintings inside the caves which date back thousands of years.

The audio guide is full of fascinating facts about this attraction, far too many to remember!

Well worth a visit.

The caves are found a little outside of the Nerja’s town centre. The best way to visit them is to take the Alsa bus until it drops you outside the Caves. (Just make sure you buy a ticket to the caves rather than to the town itself).