Nerja Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality and town in Andalusia, Spain
About Nerja
Don't be misled by the tourist brochure descriptions of Nerja as a fishing village. Tourism is this town's main industry and the few fishermen with their boats still to be seen along the beach provide a picturesque scene for visitors and a slim livelihood for local families. Until about the 1990s, the town retained a strong Spanish identity, but the influx of northern European visitors and residents has eroded significantly the genuine charm of a truly Spanish working town. Compared to many other Costa Del Sol destinations, especially to the west of Malaga, Nerja is not a very "touristy" town. It is a quiet town with a central historical area that still feels like a village, and the tourist mix is not exclusively northern European as many Spanish people use this resort for holidays, togeth
Top Attractions in Nerja
Explore the best things to see and do in Nerja:
- ★Burriana Beach
- ★Calahonda Beach
- ★Carabeillo Beach
- ★Carabeo Beach
- ★Caves of Nerja
- ★Del Salon Beach
- ★El Playazo
- ★El puente de Aguila
Where to Eat in Nerja
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cibeles
- 🍴Coach and Horses
- 🍴El Cielito Lindo
- 🍴El Gato Negro
- 🍴El Nino
- 🍴El Pulgilla
Where to Stay in Nerja
- 🏨Better Apartments Nerja
- 🏨Casa Charlotte
- 🏨Hostal Azahara
- 🏨Hostal Bronce
- 🏨Hostal Miguel
- 🏨Hotel los Arcos
Nerja Travel Guide Sections
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