Location: Nerja
Top Things to do in Nerja
What to do and see in Nerja, Andalucia: The Best Walking Tours
Positioned at the eastern tip of the Costa del Sol, Nerja boasts nearly 10 miles of powdery beaches featuring activities like water skiing, scuba diving and sailing. Although tourist-oriented, it hasn't been overtaken by high-rises, and its huge promenade delivers panoramic Mediterranean views.
Restaurants in Nerja
1. Tapas Tour in Nerja
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Discover the tradition of tapas with a local guide in a funny tour and learn curiosities about the town and local's customs.
Inclusions: Five small beers or house wines or soft drinks and five tapas
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Reviewed By claireinbude
Having arrived in Nerja on Thursday evening, following a two day journey by train from the U.K., it was wonderful to stretch our legs. Accompanied by our helpful, informative and entertaining guides, Ana & Nero, we walked around Nerja, visiting all of the usual ‘tourist-spots’ but also being shown some of its more secret places and recommended tapas bars and restaurants. This was a perfect start to our stay in Nerja.
2. Private guided walk around Nerja including one beverage and tapa.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the beautiful and ancient treasures of Nerja in this two hours walking tour. You will learn about the history of the town, curiosities and customs of its population. If you are a curious visitor this tour is for you.
Inclusions: Tapa, A small soda or a small water., A small adult beverage wine or beer.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By claireinbude
Having arrived in Nerja on Thursday evening, following a two day journey by train from the U.K., it was wonderful to stretch our legs. Accompanied by our helpful, informative and entertaining guides, Ana & Nero, we walked around Nerja, visiting all of the usual ‘tourist-spots’ but also being shown some of its more secret places and recommended tapas bars and restaurants. This was a perfect start to our stay in Nerja.
3. Excursion from Nerja to tropical coast Motril including lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tropical coast is near Nerja but so different. The city is backed by beautiful mountains as Sierra Nevada and overlooks the blue Mediterranean sea. We will enjoy an amazing day discovering the historic quarter the history of the sugar cane and the port with a mild subtropical climate all year around. You will be surprised.
Inclusions: In the excursion is included the lunch in a typical restaurant next to the beach where we will enjoy tasting typical products of the local cousine., Included water or house wine.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By claireinbude
Having arrived in Nerja on Thursday evening, following a two day journey by train from the U.K., it was wonderful to stretch our legs. Accompanied by our helpful, informative and entertaining guides, Ana & Nero, we walked around Nerja, visiting all of the usual ‘tourist-spots’ but also being shown some of its more secret places and recommended tapas bars and restaurants. This was a perfect start to our stay in Nerja.
4. Nerja (Town) + Frigiliana & El Acebuchal, visual harmony and lost towns
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
"Its streets crowned the hill, as if rocked by the sea that painted that green background full of white polka dots an intense blue. The calm of its light accompanied us as we ascended its steep streets, leaving behind the old sugar mill, once the axis of local commerce. ... " In this experience, he will take us through the streets of Nerja and its famous Balcón de Europa, as well as Frigiliana. This, known as the "Villa of the Three Cultures", has a preferential place in the list of The Most Beautiful Towns of the Iberian Peninsula. Today it offers us unique images, almost transporting us in space and time. Characteristics that make it an ideal destination not only for those who want to enjoy a pleasant visual walk through history and legends, but it is almost a mandatory stop for photography lovers. Likewise, we will direct our gaze to El Acebuchal, a town abandoned in times of the Civil War and today rebuilt.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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Reviewed By frannunpal
It was a really good overall experience, very enjoyable, the hosts were very kind and helpful in every way 100/100 would go again :)
5. Hiking along the cliffs of the Maro - Cerro Gordo Natural Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This circular hiking route will take us to visit the Natural Park of Maro - Cerro Gordo and its cliffs, which rise imposingly over the Mediterranean waters of the Alboran Sea. In other times, these mountains were home to bandits, their waters gave way to pirates and was the gateway to kingdoms rich by their lands, by their ancestral knowledge. On the path we will find an ancient watchtower, still today with its gaze fixed on the sea. The presence of mountain goats will accompany us on our steps, we will see hidden coves, we will even discover hidden tropical crops. We can also enjoy the pleasure of the sea, where we will have free time to recover energy and, whoever wishes, enjoy a bath on the beach. These waters are teeming with life too!
Inclusions: Hiking in Maro - Cerro Gordo Natural Park, Local guide
Exclusions: Bottled water, Snacks
Reviewed By frannunpal
It was a really good overall experience, very enjoyable, the hosts were very kind and helpful in every way 100/100 would go again :)
6. Guided walk around Nerja including one beverage and tapa.
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 11 reviews
Discover the beautiful and ancient treasures of Nerja in this two hours walking tour. You will learn about the history of the town, curiosities and customs of its population. If you are a curious visitor this tour is for you.
Inclusions: Tapa, A small soda or a small water., A small adult beverage wine or beer.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Explorer826042
Brill tour, Ana and Johan were really friendly with a font of local information. Really enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend. Will definitely use Nero tours again, great night out,
7. Semi-private Tour to Frigiliana and The Lost Village with lunch included
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 9 reviews
We will take you to Frigiliana in order to do a guided tour in this lovely village with a licensed and local guide and then you will have free time to enjoy a glass of wine or buy some souvenirs. Afterwards we drive to El Acebuchal, an old after the Spanish Civil War abandoned village located in the mountains with a very interesting past and where we will enjoy a homemade Spanish menu in one of the best restaurants of the area. This day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from the coast between Nerja and Torre del Mar.
Inclusions: Pick-up/drop off on coast accommodations from Torre del Mar to Nerja (please ask for other pick-up/drop off points) in a Mercedes Vito van., Small group of minimum 2 people and a maximum of 8, Official guide (which also will be your chauffeur) in English, German and/or Spanish., Guided tour in Frigiliana, Guided tour to El Acebuchal, Lunch: 1 menu per person (drink not included; please let us know if you have any special request or allergies)
Exclusions: Any other expenses non-related to the activity, Any other aspect not mentioned above
Reviewed By Q7408QGcatherineb
A first class private tour to Antequera. Our day trip to El Torcal, El Alcazaba and the Dolens of Antequera was a wonderful experience after a year of lockdowns and is not to be missed! Cipriano is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who picked us up on time from Cómpeta. We will definitely book Oletrips again very soon.
8. Frigiliana and Nerja Tour Direct from Malaga
Overall Ratings
3.7 based on 55 reviews
Set off from Malaga and enjoy the fresh ocean air on this 5-hour tour to the Spanish towns of Frigiliana and Nerja. Sit back and enjoy the Mediterranean scenery from an air-conditioned coach, and visit Frigiliana to admire its whitewashed houses, see the Moorish fortress and shop for local pottery and wine. In nearby Nerja, amble through the old alleyways, stroll along the sandy coves and upgrade your tour, if you wish, to visit the prehistoric Caves of Nerja. Learn about the history of the sights from a guide along the way.
Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour of Nerja Caves (If Option Selected), Free time in Frigiliana, Visit and free time in Nerja, Transportation from Malaga directly to Nerja.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Guided visit of Frigiliana
Reviewed By Carolyne33
In all fairness, I only booked the Malaga Shopping Trip as I wanted to see the Barbary Apes and visit the other Rock, as I'd lived on the rock in Montserrat (Caribbean) for 16 years. The bus arrived at in a timely manor and was comfortable. The German guide was very precise, in the way only Germans can be, and didn't like the fact I couldn't show him my ticket - I explained I had no wifi on my phone. (Not because I couldn't afford it, but because the phone is new and I don't know what I'm doing with 4G so couldn't get it to function. I didn't tell the guide this and think he assumed I was poor as I like to travel incognito and am not rich anyway). It took ages to pick up people all along the Costa Del Sol and we finally arrived in Gibraltar at 10.20, about 3 hrs and 20 mins after we left Malaga. We were given till 3pm to either pay (again) for the shopping tour or go on the bus's own tour of the island. Mr guide did his best to sell us the tours (I had explained I had no interest in shopping (he thought I wasn't taking it because it was too expensive - 25 euros to be guided around a few touristy shops is too expensive, but the truth is I hate shopping, hate it) , but he didn't get I preferred to do my own thing, necessary as a photographer, and not wanting to go on the tour. I found John Guy hanging around in a square and in fact paid him to take me to see the apes. John is famous for his singing of 'If I was a rich man' with ape accompanists (BBC) and was also shot on film in the Bond film, 'The Living Daylights'. I am famous for talking about goats and a hostel in Montserrat during Hurricanes Irma and Maria (BBC etc) so we had a bit in common. I had been planning to catch the cable car up the rock, but it was about to be closed due to high winds. A friendly cop (actually, Johns Uncle Arthur) informed us. Nevermind, I got to take a photo of John's Uncle in full police uniform on a motorbike....with his very own rabbit ears. We didn't go all the way up the rock as we both had limited time and it was more interesting to play with the apes, though you musn't touch them first the park ranger explained. They like to be in control. They are golden apes and have orange coats. There is a monkey in charge of the States who also looks like that, I'm told. However, John had trained a female ape to jump on his client's shoulders which gave me a bit of a fright. It was also a bit smelly, but had a soft coat and beaufitul golden fur. It sort of ambushes Johns' clients. One minute you're talking to John about the weather, the next minute you've got a parrot on your shoulder, sorry, I mean a monkey. Aaaaaargh. Pirate! Anyway, so that was what I did on my shopping trip to Gibraltar. I did buy a fridge magnet with a map of Gibraltar, Spain and North Africa on it, complete with lucky coin, and a nice solar charged revolving hummingbird on an artificial sunflower. So far, it's either not sunny enough to charge in the UK or simply it doesn't work and I was ripped off. Gibraltar is a rather odd place and the people seemed somewhat strange. I did like the man whose dog played the piano by hitting the keyboard with its head outside the church or Cathedral in Main Street. G and T's, taken with my breakfast and as a substitute for lunch, having eaten friend bread for breakfast at a rather overcrowded establishment, turned out to be 6 pint buckets. They do things a little different in Gibraltar! Drinks are cheaper that than the UK, food is more expensive (I think though I only had bread and avocado so don't take my word). We were told to be back at the bus at 2.45pm to leave at 3pm. I got there about 2.40pm and nearly everyone had already returned. So don't know if that was a comment on shopping or touring Gibraltar. I would recommend their tour as it was about the same price as mine, but I would recommend finding John Guy hanging around just past the Cathedral as he is an interesting guide and good at his job. I could probably have got a bus myself to Gibraltar for less, but this was the relatively laziest way to get there. Make sure you phone them to confirm as I would never have found the meeting place without their direction in Malaga. As for their tour guide, he seemed quire kind, but you can never judge a book by its cover! He was definitely German.
9. Frigiliana and Nerja Tour from Costa del Sol
Overall Ratings
3.6 based on 17 reviews
Visit the quaint Spanish villages of Frigiliana and Nerja on this half-day tour from Costa del Sol. Admire the whitewashed houses and medieval Moorish fortress in Frigiliana, offering panoramic Mediterranean views, and amble through the meandering alleyways in nearby Nerja, perched on the coast. Upgrade to include a tour of the fascinating prehistoric Caves of Nerja. Enjoy comfortable coach transport and a balanced mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace.
Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour of Nerja Caves (If Option Selected), Free time in Frigiliana, Visit and free time in Nerja, Multilingual escort guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Guided visit of Frigiliana
Reviewed By Carolyne33
In all fairness, I only booked the Malaga Shopping Trip as I wanted to see the Barbary Apes and visit the other Rock, as I'd lived on the rock in Montserrat (Caribbean) for 16 years. The bus arrived at in a timely manor and was comfortable. The German guide was very precise, in the way only Germans can be, and didn't like the fact I couldn't show him my ticket - I explained I had no wifi on my phone. (Not because I couldn't afford it, but because the phone is new and I don't know what I'm doing with 4G so couldn't get it to function. I didn't tell the guide this and think he assumed I was poor as I like to travel incognito and am not rich anyway). It took ages to pick up people all along the Costa Del Sol and we finally arrived in Gibraltar at 10.20, about 3 hrs and 20 mins after we left Malaga. We were given till 3pm to either pay (again) for the shopping tour or go on the bus's own tour of the island. Mr guide did his best to sell us the tours (I had explained I had no interest in shopping (he thought I wasn't taking it because it was too expensive - 25 euros to be guided around a few touristy shops is too expensive, but the truth is I hate shopping, hate it) , but he didn't get I preferred to do my own thing, necessary as a photographer, and not wanting to go on the tour. I found John Guy hanging around in a square and in fact paid him to take me to see the apes. John is famous for his singing of 'If I was a rich man' with ape accompanists (BBC) and was also shot on film in the Bond film, 'The Living Daylights'. I am famous for talking about goats and a hostel in Montserrat during Hurricanes Irma and Maria (BBC etc) so we had a bit in common. I had been planning to catch the cable car up the rock, but it was about to be closed due to high winds. A friendly cop (actually, Johns Uncle Arthur) informed us. Nevermind, I got to take a photo of John's Uncle in full police uniform on a motorbike....with his very own rabbit ears. We didn't go all the way up the rock as we both had limited time and it was more interesting to play with the apes, though you musn't touch them first the park ranger explained. They like to be in control. They are golden apes and have orange coats. There is a monkey in charge of the States who also looks like that, I'm told. However, John had trained a female ape to jump on his client's shoulders which gave me a bit of a fright. It was also a bit smelly, but had a soft coat and beaufitul golden fur. It sort of ambushes Johns' clients. One minute you're talking to John about the weather, the next minute you've got a parrot on your shoulder, sorry, I mean a monkey. Aaaaaargh. Pirate! Anyway, so that was what I did on my shopping trip to Gibraltar. I did buy a fridge magnet with a map of Gibraltar, Spain and North Africa on it, complete with lucky coin, and a nice solar charged revolving hummingbird on an artificial sunflower. So far, it's either not sunny enough to charge in the UK or simply it doesn't work and I was ripped off. Gibraltar is a rather odd place and the people seemed somewhat strange. I did like the man whose dog played the piano by hitting the keyboard with its head outside the church or Cathedral in Main Street. G and T's, taken with my breakfast and as a substitute for lunch, having eaten friend bread for breakfast at a rather overcrowded establishment, turned out to be 6 pint buckets. They do things a little different in Gibraltar! Drinks are cheaper that than the UK, food is more expensive (I think though I only had bread and avocado so don't take my word). We were told to be back at the bus at 2.45pm to leave at 3pm. I got there about 2.40pm and nearly everyone had already returned. So don't know if that was a comment on shopping or touring Gibraltar. I would recommend their tour as it was about the same price as mine, but I would recommend finding John Guy hanging around just past the Cathedral as he is an interesting guide and good at his job. I could probably have got a bus myself to Gibraltar for less, but this was the relatively laziest way to get there. Make sure you phone them to confirm as I would never have found the meeting place without their direction in Malaga. As for their tour guide, he seemed quire kind, but you can never judge a book by its cover! He was definitely German.
10. Excursion from Nerja to Frigiliana including beverages and tapas
Guided tour around the white village visiting the points of interest like La Fuente Vieja,La Casa del Apero. The tour includes three drinks with three tapas in authentic andalusians bars.
Inclusions: Three small alcohol beverages or three small sodas., Private transportation, Three tapas, Three small sodas or three small alcohol beverages.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By claireinbude
Having arrived in Nerja on Thursday evening, following a two day journey by train from the U.K., it was wonderful to stretch our legs. Accompanied by our helpful, informative and entertaining guides, Ana & Nero, we walked around Nerja, visiting all of the usual ‘tourist-spots’ but also being shown some of its more secret places and recommended tapas bars and restaurants. This was a perfect start to our stay in Nerja.
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