Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Nerja

Nerja is a town in Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 21,811 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 26 forts & heritage, 14 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cueva de Nerja (4 km), Roman Baths (10 km) and Faro de Torrox (10 km).

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Nerja, Andalusia
Nerja, Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nerja at a glance

Location
Malaga district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 21,811
Coordinates
36.7528° N, 3.8744° W
Places within 50 km
75 (47 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Nerja

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nerja: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Nerja

94 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nerja. The closest is Menace (1 km); the best-known is Roman Baths (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Nerja

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nerja. The closest is Playa Carabeillo (1 km); the best-known is Playa Cantarriján (11 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nerja

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nerja. The closest is Balcón de Europa (1 km); the best-known is Navachica (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nerja

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nerja. The closest is Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Nerja

11 museums within 100 km of Nerja. The closest is Museo de Nerja (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Nerja

11 churches within 100 km of Nerja. The closest is Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Nerja

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nerja
  2. 4 km Cueva de Nerja · cave, Malaga
  3. 8 km Playa Cantarriján · beach, Granada
  4. 3 km Castillo de la Herradura · heritage site, Granada
  5. 16 km Navachica · viewpoint, Granada
  6. 22 km Roman Baths · heritage site, Malaga
  7. 10 km Back to Nerja

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From travellers near Nerja

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nerja by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2694Menace (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1422Playa Carabeillo (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints721Balcón de Europa (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens214Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama (15 km)
    Museums411Museo de Nerja (1 km)
    Churches411Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios (25 km)
    Parks19Parque El Majuelo (20 km)
    Other attractions48Torre Vigía Macaca (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Embalse de Los Bermejales (31 km)
    Caves55Jardín Botánico Detunda - Cueva de Nerja (3 km)
    Waterfalls44Corridor Tracing the Course of the Chillar River (3 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Mezquita de Al-ándalus (63 km)
    Buddhist sites12Stupa Karma Guen (33 km)

    Nerja: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nerja?

    Cueva de Nerja (cave, about 4 km), Roman Baths (heritage site, about 10 km), Faro de Torrox (attraction, about 10 km), Playa Cantarriján (beach, about 11 km), Navachica (viewpoint, about 14 km), Castillo de la Herradura (heritage site, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nerja?

    75 places on Spotwander: 26 forts & heritage, 14 beaches & coast, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nerja?

    Menace, about 1 km by road; Barco de Chanquete "La Dorada" (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Nerja?

    Playa Carabeillo, about 1 km by road; Playa Burriana (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nerja?

    Balcón de Europa, about 1 km by road; Torre de Maro (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nerja?

    Start in Nerja, visit Cueva de Nerja, then Playa Cantarriján, then Castillo de la Herradura, then Navachica, then Roman Baths, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nerja?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Nerja

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nerja’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nerja on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.