55 things to do and see in Nerja

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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.

  1. Order a paella in the famous Chiringuito Ayo in Burriana
  2. Enjoy an ice cream at the Balcon de Europa
  3. Experience a traditional flamenco show at the dance bar “El Molino”
  4. Visit a tapas bar for a cool drink and a portion of tapas
  5. Go jet skiing on the beach of Nerja
  6. Visit the caves of Nerja
  7. Rent a Stand up paddle board and discover the coast of Nerja
  8. Play volleyball at Playa Burriana
  9. Eat excellent fish and seafood in the restaurant Puerta del Mar
  10. Enjoy a Sisha and an Arabian tea in the Tetería Zaidin
  11. Enjoy a cocktail on the beach or in a cocktail bar
  12. Try Parasailing in Nerja
  13. Plan a hike in the Rio Chillar river
  14. Go diving or snorkeling on the coast of Maro
  15. Visit the famous beach Calahonda
  16. Discover the cliffs of Nerja on a kayak tour
  17. Enjoy the view on the Balcon de Europa
  18. Spend a day at the beach Burriana
  19. Take a shopping tour through the shopping streets of the old town
  20. Book a dolphin tour in Nerja
  21. Check out the Acueducto Del Aguila
  22. Play golf
  23. Take a pub crawl at Plaza Tutti Frutti
  24. Experience the Feria folk festival in October
  25. Visit one of the most beautiful villages in Spain “Frigiliana”
  26. Visit the district of Maro
  27. Taste the best ham in the world “Jamón Ibérico” with Manchego cheese
  28. Take a walk in the park “Verano Azul”
  29. Visit the Church of El Salvador
  30. Buy some holiday souvenirs for your friends and family
  31. Visit the Aquavelis Water Park in Torre del Mar
  32. Visit the flea market of Nerja
  33. Discover the old watchtowers on the coast of Nerja
  34. Take part in the San Isidro event
  35. Take a buggy tour through the mountains of Nerja
  36. Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks at the Balcon de Europa
  37. Take a day trip to Malaga or Granada
  38. Experience the religious Easter holidays “Semana Santa” in Nerja
  39. Celebrate Carnival in Nerja
  40. Sing your favorite songs in a Karaoke Bar
  41. Try a traditional spanish breakfast with bread, tomato and olive oil
  42. Drink a Guiness in an Irish Pub
  43. Take a photo with the statue of King Alfonso at the Balcon de Europa
  44. Take a look at the fishermen’s houses on the beach el Salón or Calahonda
  45. Experience an exciting night at Club Rockefeller or Jimmy´s
  46. Come and have a cup of coffee at Café Anahi for a wonderful view of the sea.
  47. Watch a concert in the caves of Nerja during the festival days
  48. Visit a language school and learn Spanish
  49. Drink a glass of wine in a bodega
  50. Book a day trip with the sailboat
  51. Visit the museum of Nerja and learn more about the history of the city
  52. Go to a Spanish restaurant and try the Andalusian cuisine
  53. Try out Churros – a sweet pastry from Spain
  54. Plan a hike in the mountains of Frigiliana
  55. 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.

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