El Balcon de Europa in Nerja

Tourist information for Nerja

Nerja is a modern coastal city in the eastern part of the Costa del Sol in the province of Malaga.

At the foot of the beautiful mountains of the Sierra de Almijara, Nerja has many fine beaches set in charming coves beneath cliffs.

Nerja has a lot to offer for the holiday-maker, including the famous Caves of Nerja, a site of historical and artistic importance.

The Caves of Nerja are a series of caverns stretching for almost 5 km and are one of Spain's major tourist attractions. The wall paintings inside the Caves are approximately 20,000 years old. Concerts are regularly held in one of the underground chambers which form a natural amphitheatre.

Nerja has 9 km of sandy beaches known to be of the more picturesque and unique on the costa del sol.

Whether you are looking for a hidden cove ideal for snorkelling, a busy urban beach with lots of services or a nudist area, the Nerja coast has a spot for you.

You won’t want to miss “El Balcón de Europa” (Europe’s Balcony), a man-made promontory provides a stunning viewing point above the sea. Visitors can wander to the farthest end to get panoramic views along the rocky coastline to the east beyond Maro.

And, of course, the city offers many cozy terraces, bars, restaurants, and unique shops.

Whether you are a beginner looking to learn Spanish or you would simply like to brush up on your Spanish language skills, Nerja counts with language schools offering classes to students of all levels.

 

... and for Frigiliana

Frigiliana, also named "La Perla Frigiliana" because of its beauty, is one of the best maintained Moorish villages of Andalusia. It is located in the region Axarquía.

Axarquia, with its subtropical temperatures, is well known for having one of the best climates in Europe.

Frigiliana is located high on a mountain with spectacular views over the seaside.

This typical “pueblo blanco” with its small streets and whitewashed houses has won many national awards for being the most beautiful village in Spain.

If you are looking to taste the famous local wines, there’s no better place than a nice shady terrace, bar or restaurant in one of the town’s cozy squares.

Málaga wines

The ground is very fertile in the Frigiliana area, and many of the locals grow the grapes that are used to make the region’s famous sweet dry wines.

Frigiliana has a lot of quaint shops for souvenir shopping, and the town holds many festivals and celebrations throughout the year, amongst which the flower festival in the summer.