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What to see in Nerja in 2 days

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2-day itinerary for Nerja (Spain): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Nerja blends beaches, coast and nature at every turn. Here's a 2-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

Practical info · Nerja

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Best time to visitSummer
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Ideal length1-2 days
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BudgetMid-range · €€
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Getting aroundOn foot
Known forBeaches, coast and nature

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What to see in Nerja day by day

Day 1Balcón de Europa and old town · Nerja and Maro Caves

Balcón de Europa
Sea viewpoint set on a former defensive site, with palm trees and views over the coast.
Free
Church of El Salvador
Seventeenth-century church next to the Balcón de Europa, in Baroque and Mudéjar style.
Free
Museum of Nerja
Museum with archaeological finds from the Nerja Caves and local history.
from 6€
🍽️ Oliva Restaurant
Signature cuisine with seasonal produce in the centre of Nerja.
~45€
🍽️ Los 50 del Ajillo
Eatery specializing in garlic prawns and locally fried fish.
~25€
Nerja Caves
Complex of underground galleries with geological formations and cave paintings, on the outskirts of Nerja.
from 15€
Excursion to Nerja and Frigiliana from Málaga
Full-day excursion from Málaga combining Frigiliana, the Balcón de Europa and an optional visit to the Nerja Caves.
from 53€
Águila Aqueduct
Águila Aqueduct
Nineteenth-century aqueduct with four tiers of arches that supplied an old sugar mill in Maro.
Free

Day 2Beaches · Frigiliana

Burriana Beach
Burriana Beach
Wide sandy beach in the east of Nerja, with beach bars and a water sports area.
Free
Calahonda Beach
Small cove below the Balcón de Europa, reached by stairs from the old town.
Free
Maro Beach
Cove with crystal-clear waters in the Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs area, with a waterfall nearby.
Free
Paseo de los Carabineros
Coastal path along the sea connecting the Balcón de Europa with Burriana Beach.
Free
🍽️ Chiringuito Ayo
Beach bar on Burriana Beach known for its wood-fired paella.
~18€
Frigiliana (white village)
Village of whitewashed houses and cobbled streets in the Moorish quarter, 6 km from Nerja.
Free
Guided tour of Frigiliana
Walking tour of Frigiliana's old town with a wine tasting and an aperitif at the end.
from 11€
🍽️ El Torreón de Frigiliana
Andalusian cuisine with a terrace and valley views in Frigiliana's old town.
~30€

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Frequently asked questions about Nerja

How many days do I need to see Nerja?

With 2 days you can see the must-sees of Nerja. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Nerja?

The best time to visit Nerja is summer. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Nerja?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

What to visit in Nerja?

The must-sees in Nerja: Balcón de Europa, Nerja Caves, Burriana Beach and Frigiliana (white village). This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

How much does it cost to visit Nerja?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

Where can I buy skip-the-line tickets?

Every bookable activity includes a direct link to Civitatis to buy the ticket or tour online and skip the lines.

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