Leisure activities in Nerja

Nerja is a town that offers its visitors a wide range of leisure activities both outdoors and indoors.

1. Nautical sports

The water activities that you can practice in Nerja are extremely varied.

2. Non-water sports

In Nerja you will have the possibility to practice sports such as: football, basketball, tennis, paddle tennis, volleyball ...

3. Hiking trails

Nerja and its district (Maro) have a total of 15 trails established by the Junta de Andalucía. Discover the dream places of this municipality. Surrounded by both the Sierras de Almijara, Tejeda and Alhama Natural Park and the Maro - Cerro Gordo Cliffs Natural Park . To which we must add the impressive Cahorros del Río Chíllar .

4. Cultural Center

The Nerja Cultural Center is located on Calle Granada. It receives a great variety of theatrical and cinematographic shows.

5. Tourist attractions

Nerja offers its visitors a wide variety of tourist attractions : Caves of Nerja, Museum of Nerja, Balcón de Europa, Church of El Salvador, La Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias, etc. In addition, wide pedestrian areas perfect to spend the day. Without forgetting its splendid beaches and coves (Burriana, El Playazo, La Caletilla, Calahonda, Carabeo, among others).

6. Summer cinema

Every summer the Plaza de los Cangrejos hosts a spectacular open-air cinema. Ideal plan for many families visiting Nerja. In addition, this square usually brings together small attractions for the fun of the little ones.

7. Tourist train

Another way to get to know the town is through a train ride. The Nerja City Council offers its visitors the possibility of knowing the main tourist attractions of Nerja by train and with audio guides.

8. Old Food Market

For years the Old Supply Market of Nerja has been used as an exhibition hall. Numerous artists display their works in this room located right next to the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias .

9. Markets

Nerja organizes two markets every week. One of them in the morning every Tuesday (except holidays). Traders display their products in extensive stalls. It's an inexpensive way to enjoy a morning of shopping outdoors. This market is located on Calle Mirtos.

On the other hand, the rake is also celebrated on Sundays. This market is peculiar. A total of 120 stalls offer all kinds of products (except food). Some of them are handmade and others are second-hand. In this case, the market is held in the same area as the previous one.

10. Nightlife

Nightlife meets in different parts of the town. The most notable area is the well-known Plaza Tutti Frutti . Next to the Balcony of Europe. Enjoy different pubs in the same place.

11. The night in white

During the month of May Nerja celebrates a night dedicated solely to culture. This celebration is called "La noche en blanco". In certain parts of the town there are shows of all kinds (dance, song, theaters, workshops, exhibitions ...). You can enjoy free activities at the Balcón de Europa , at Plaza España, at the Nerja Museum , or even visit the exhibition hall on Calle Cristo.

12. Holidays

Nerja is a town that offers many festivities throughout the year. Therefore, the calendar of celebrations in this municipality is very complete.

13. Music festivals

Nerja hosts various music festivals. The Music Festival that hosts La Cueva de Nerja every year, as well as the Chanquete World Music held at El Playazo Beach.

14. Gastronomic offer

If you are passionate about gastronomy Nerja you will not be disappointed. This town is home to a wide variety of restaurants. For all tastes and pockets. Taking a route through the best bars in Nerja can be a perfectly satisfactory leisure activity.