Crafts in Nerja

Nerja's crafts have been based on the manipulation of materials such as esparto grass, sugar cane and wicker. The most popular confections of the town are: espadrilles, baskets, ropes and other household objects. In the urban area you will find different popular sales points for their artisan products.

In Calle Pintada you will also find a great variety of Nerja handicrafts: an art gallery, shops dedicated to cork and leather, etc.

The construction of small models of boats is also part of the municipality's tradition. Numerous shops located around the Balcón de Europa offer you a wide variety of these objects.

In the high season months (June, July and August) along Calle Diputación you will find numerous stalls selling jewelery, bags, fans and other handcrafted accessories. Even ceramic utensils. Another market similar to the one mentioned is located around the Plaza de Los Cangrejos. Both with afternoon and evening hours. The characteristic of these markets are their location in the open air.

The Paseo del Balcón de Europa also receives numerous artists on a daily basis. You can order a self-portrait, a caricature or simply take as a gift many of the works that are exhibited there.

It is worth highlighting the exhibition room located in the Old Supply Market of Nerja (next to the Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias) and the one located on Calle Almirante Ferrándiz (next to the Balcón de Europa). Both receive works of all kinds (paintings, sculptures, photographs, ceramics, engravings, etc.).

In short, Nerja is a municipality that aims to promote the dissemination of art.