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30 Things to Do in Nerja Spain

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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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Playa el Salón

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

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Balcón de Europa

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

Old Town Things to Do Nerja Spain
Old Town Nerja Spain

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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