Beach, mountains and Andalusian traditions. Nerja does not need to hide. The small town on the Costa del Sol shines with a large offer for young and old. Not without reason, it attracts thousands of tourists to the coastal city every year. You are planning your next stop in Nerja and don’t have any ideas for your trip yet. No problem! Here you will find 55 things you can do and see in Nerja.
- Order a paella in the famous Chiringuito Ayo in Burriana
- Enjoy an ice cream at the Balcon de Europa
- Experience a traditional flamenco show at the dance bar “El Molino”
- Visit a tapas bar for a cool drink and a portion of tapas
- Go jet skiing on the beach of Nerja
- Visit the caves of Nerja
- Rent a Stand up paddle board and discover the coast of Nerja
- Play volleyball at Playa Burriana
- Eat excellent fish and seafood in the restaurant Puerta del Mar
- Enjoy a Sisha and an Arabian tea in the Tetería Zaidin
- Enjoy a cocktail on the beach or in a cocktail bar
- Try Parasailing in Nerja
- Plan a hike in the Rio Chillar river
- Go diving or snorkeling on the coast of Maro
- Visit the famous beach Calahonda
- Discover the cliffs of Nerja on a kayak tour
- Enjoy the view on the Balcon de Europa
- Spend a day at the beach Burriana
- Take a shopping tour through the shopping streets of the old town
- Book a dolphin tour in Nerja
- Check out the Acueducto Del Aguila
- Play golf
- Take a pub crawl at Plaza Tutti Frutti
- Experience the Feria folk festival in October
- Visit one of the most beautiful villages in Spain “Frigiliana”
- Visit the district of Maro
- Taste the best ham in the world “Jamón Ibérico” with Manchego cheese
- Take a walk in the park “Verano Azul”
- Visit the Church of El Salvador
- Buy some holiday souvenirs for your friends and family
- Visit the Aquavelis Water Park in Torre del Mar
- Visit the flea market of Nerja
- Discover the old watchtowers on the coast of Nerja
- Take part in the San Isidro event
- Take a buggy tour through the mountains of Nerja
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks at the Balcon de Europa
- Take a day trip to Malaga or Granada
- Experience the religious Easter holidays “Semana Santa” in Nerja
- Celebrate Carnival in Nerja
- Sing your favorite songs in a Karaoke Bar
- Try a traditional spanish breakfast with bread, tomato and olive oil
- Drink a Guiness in an Irish Pub
- Take a photo with the statue of King Alfonso at the Balcon de Europa
- Take a look at the fishermen’s houses on the beach el Salón or Calahonda
- Experience an exciting night at Club Rockefeller or Jimmy´s
- Come and have a cup of coffee at Café Anahi for a wonderful view of the sea.
- Watch a concert in the caves of Nerja during the festival days
- Visit a language school and learn Spanish
- Drink a glass of wine in a bodega
- Book a day trip with the sailboat
- Visit the museum of Nerja and learn more about the history of the city
- Go to a Spanish restaurant and try the Andalusian cuisine
- Try out Churros – a sweet pastry from Spain
- Plan a hike in the mountains of Frigiliana
- Plan a tapas route through Nerja
Do you have any other tips for Nerja?
Are there any other things you enjoy doing in Nerja that are missing from this list? I would be happy to get an answer from you in the comments.
Do you still have open questions on this topic? Then just write me in the comments and I will answer them in the best possible way for you.
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