How to spend top weekend in Nerja - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Tour through the Halls of the Caves of Nerja

Local boys discovered a cave with rock paintings from the Paleolithic period 3 kilometers from Nerja in 1959. It can be viewed from 10:00 to 19:30 in July and August, and from 10:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 18:30 in other months. The attraction is divided into 2 parts. Only the first one is available for the public. Its halls are equipped with paths made of concrete.

The tour lasts 40 minutes. You will have the opportunity to go down the stairs 8 meters underground to get to the Entrance Hall (Sala de Vestibulo). Items found during the excavations are located in it. There are also other halls, including an Organ Corner (Rincón del Órgano) with excellent acoustics in the cave. You can see huge stalactites, stalagmites, columns 32 meters high, and rock paintings passing through each of the halls. The total length of the route will be 2 kilometers.

Stand on the Balcony of Europe

There is a great viewing platform in the central part of Nerja on a rocky cape. It is called "Balcony of Europe". A high tower and cannons were located on this site in the XVII century. They performed a defensive function. It is considered the most popular attraction in the city today. You can reach it by walking along the picturesque promenade. You will have the opportunity to stand on it to admire the panoramic view of the Mediterranean coast and take beautiful photos. You can even see the coast of Africa, which is separated from Spain by a strait, in good weather. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Tour to the Watchtowers

If you are a fan of architectural attractions and like to travel on foot, then many ruins and several preserved watchtowers are waiting for you in the vicinity of Nerja. For example, these are de Macaca or de Maro. They are not far from each other. The towers were built to protect local residents from pirate attacks. You can go for a guided walk from Nerja to see these structures up close and learn a lot about the history of the city.

Rafting on the Rio Chillar River

It is likely that the opportunity to leave the stuffy quarters of Nerja and make a 4-hour rafting trip on the mountain Rio Chillar River will interest you on a hot summer day. The river is characterized by numerous boulders and changing water levels due to precipitation. It flows through the territory of a Natural Park. You can get to it through Calle de Joaquín Herrera. It starts at the bus stop located on Calle de Pescia.

The difficulty level of the rafting is medium. The length of the route is 5 kilometers. You will have to cope with the rapid current, overcome numerous thresholds and narrow gorges under the guidance of an experienced instructor. You will also cross some sections of the Rio Chillar River while being knee-deep in water. You can admire the beauty of the landscape, enjoy the singing of birds and make stops on the banks of small picturesque lagoons during your trip. Waterfalls are waiting for you at the end of the tour. They formed natural pools. You can swim there.

Walking to Maro

If you like hiking, you can go from Nerja on an exciting trip to the small village of Maro. The route is 4 kilometers long. You will have the opportunity to visit the rural community of El Capistrano, enjoy the beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea and Nerja, making a stop at the Capistrano Beach during the tour. You will also take a tour of the old sugar factory, take a photo of the Acueducto del Águila, and see a picturesque valley with sheep grazing on it. Then you can go over the bridge and get to Maro. You can return to Nerja on foot along the same route or by bus after you rest in the village.