Top Things to Do in Nerja Spain
If you are planning a trip to Nerja Spain and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Nerja is a seaside resort town in Costa del Sol with a rocky coastline, crystal clear water, beaches of fine golden sand, alleys of whitewashed homes, colorful doors, geraniums, and bougainvillea. Browse the must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Nerja Spain bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Nerja Spain trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Be sure to take a trip up the hill to the whitewashed village of Frigiliana while in the area. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Nerja Spain
Grab a beer and kick back in a chiringuito
Splash around in the waves at Playa de Burriana
Play on the floating slides or spend a day at the waterpark
Go parasailing
Kayak the sea caves and waterfalls
Take a scuba or snorkeling excursion
Buzz around on a jet ski
Paddleboard in a cove
Take a ride in a banana boat
Have lunch on a terrace at Plaza Cavana
Rent a sunbed at Playa de la Calahonda

Enjoy the view from the Balcón de Europa
Grab an ice cream and take a walk along the boardwalk
Read a book under an umbrella at Playa el Salón
Build a sandcastle
Check out the view from Mirador Del Bendito
Take a dolphin-watching cruise
Play golf with a view
Hike the Rio Chillars river pools and waterfalls
Explore the stalagmites and stalactites of Nerja Caves
Grab a Tapas map and go on a run or eat paella at Ayo’s
Photograph the Acueducto del Águila

Spend a night bar hopping in Tutti Frutti Plaza
People watch in the Plaza de los Cangrejos Park
Hike up El Cielo
Ride the tourist train through the old town
Photograph the Parroquia El Salvador
Watch impromptu flamenco at El Molino
Browse the Nerja market for souvenirs
Check the Nerja Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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