Cycling in Nerja

Nerja is a town that is truly committed to sport. Thanks to its landscape characteristics, it is possible to practise numerous outdoor sports. Sports through which nature is fully enjoyed. For example, cycling, among many others. Nerja offers its visitors and residents a wide range of hiking trails. Many of which are generally done by bicycle, although they can also be done on foot. For this reason, Nerja is a popular destination for cycling enthusiasts. Without a doubt, cycling is a way of experiencing tourism. The routes allow you to discover corners of unspoiled nature and dream towns such as Nerja, Frigiliana, Almuñécar or Cómpeta. Nerja thanks to its coastal position offers numerous benefits to cyclists.

Here are some of the most popular bike routes along with their length, positive elevation gain, and level of difficulty:

1. Nerja - Frigiliana. Route of 14.70 kilometres (765 metres of elevation gain). Moderate difficulty.
2. Nerja - Frigiliana - Competa. Route of 68.34 kilometres (1590 metres of elevation gain). Very high difficulty.
3. Nerja - Almuñécar . Route of 54.3 kilometres (1389 metres of elevation gain). High difficulty.
4. Nerja - Loma de las Cuadrillas - Torrecuevas. Route of 65.98 kilometres (1988 metres of elevation gain). Very high difficulty.
5. Nerja - Apretaderos - La Civila. Route of 30.31 kilometres (1142 metres of elevation gain). Very high difficulty.
6. Nerja - Los Castillejos. Route of 38.43 kilometres (1134 metres of elevation gain). Very high difficulty.
7. Nerja - Benagalbón - Benamocarra . Route of 86.76 kilometres (1197 metres of elevation gain). High difficulty.
8. Nerja - Azebuchal - Río Torrox. Route of 40.63 kilometres (956 metres of elevation gain). Moderate difficulty.
9. Nerja - Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama. Route of 57.02 kilometres (1730 metres of elevation gain). Very high difficulty.
10. Nerja - Arenas. Route of 75.99 kilometres (1501 metres of elevation gain). High difficulty.
11. Nerja - La Viñuela - Fortaleza de Vélez Málaga. Route of 104.97 kilometres (1981 metres of elevation gain). Very high difficulty.
12. Malaga - Nerja. Route of 112 kilometres (883 metres of elevation gain). Moderate difficulty.

As we can see, there are numerous routes that vary in length and difficulty. However, each of them invites you to see spectacular places.

In the event that you are a beginner or the first time that you do a bicycle route, from here we encourage you to travel the route that separates Nerja from its district (Maro). The level of difficulty is low and the route is short (7.5 kilometres). However, the surrounding landscape is worth admiring. The coast of Nerja on one side and the Sierra de Almijara on the other.

Nerja also brings together events and services to enjoy cycling with the family . For example, every morning on February 28, Pedal Day is celebrated in the town. A large group of cycling fans roam the streets of Nerja. The first three cyclists to reach the finish line will receive various prizes. On the other hand, every year the Municipal School of Nerja also teaches cycling classes for groups of different ages.