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Joe & Joanne

July 19, 2025 • Nerja, Spain

Joe & Joanne

July 19, 2025 • Nerja, Spain

Things to Do

Some of our favourite things to do when we are in Nerja.

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If you want some more ideas of things to see and do in Nerja, check out this page.

Fundación Cueva de Nerja

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s/n Carretera de Bajada a Playa de Maro, Nerja, AL 29787, Spain

The Caves of Nerja are a series of caverns close to the town of Nerja in the Province of Málaga, Spain. Stretching for almost 5 kilometres, the caverns are one of Spain's major tourist attractions. Concerts are regularly held in one of the chambers, which forms a natural amphitheatre.

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The Waterpark

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The nearest waterpark to us is a 15 min drive away (direction Malaga.) It´s called Aqua-Velis and it´s situated next to the shopping centre El Ingenio near Torre del Mar. It's opened from 11am until 6 or 7pm, depending on the season. If you don´t have a hire car, get a taxi or public bus.

Nerja Playa Burriana

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s/n Camino de Burriana, Nerja, AL 29780, Spain

Lovely beach, with great restaurants along the sea front. Also great for children as there is a little play area. Sun sea and sandcastles. Great for jet skiing, kayaking or pedalo's.

Kayaking

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28 Camino de Burriana, Nerja, AL 29780, Spain

Kayak hire from Burriana beach either as a group or on your own.

Kayak through the caves and out past the waterfall. A great experience and highly recommended.

Hotel Marinas de Nerja

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N-340, Nerja, AL 29780, Spain

This was recommended to us if you would like to enjoy a spa day while on holiday.


There are lots of other places around Nerja for massages or beauty treatments.

Food & Drinks

These are just a few of our favourite bars and restaurants in Nerja—there are so many more we could have included! We’d love for you to explore and try new places too, and please let us know if you discover any hidden gems.

Redondo (round bar) - tapas & drinks (free tapas when you buy a drink)

Sevillanos - same tapas and drinks style as round bar (right beside round bar)

La puntilla - tapas

D’vinos - Japanese/indian infused tapas

Chiringuito de Ayo - famous paella

Meson de Antonio - steaks

Good stuff cafe - breakfast

El Pulguilla - favourite with locals, rustic, fish

Bakus - a bit fancy

Ayo - beach bbq (Burriana beach) lunch only

Moreno restaurant - casual lunch (Burriana beach)

Nybakat- bakery with good coffee (Burriana beach)

Restaurant 34 - a bit fancy but good

Restaurante Trattoria Italia - closed on Weds

Esquina Paulina - good bar with small plates

Mirasol - casual breakfast/lunch

La Bottega - fancier than normal restaurant (need to book online as it’s very busy)

Il Covo - Italian

Mena garden - lunch

Nerja Lovers

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The Facebook page 'Nerja Lovers' always has posts about restaurants and bars to try and just general info about Nerja.


This post is about the best tapas bars to try in Nerja :)

D'Vinos

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Tapas fusion - get the Indian Pil Pil

Nybakat

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German bakery on the Burriana beach - great coffee

La Bottega

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Mediterranean & Italian cuisine.- will need to book

Cochran´s Terrace

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Popular Irish bar & restaurant just at the Balcon with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the sea.

Bar Redondo

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This is our favourite tapas bar. With every drink you purchase, you get a selection of tapas to choose from.

Tutti Frutti

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The main nightclub area. This has 8 bars and nightclubs that open from 10pm till 6am!

Malibu

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Cocktail bar