Written by The Culture Clique
Nerja is on the eastern Costa del Sol, and is a seaside resort with sandy coves sheltered by the impressive Sierra de Almijara mountains and often referred to as The Jewel of the Costa del Sol. A unique temperate climate means that Nerja is a great place to visit at any time during the year. There are plenty of things to do and see in and around Nerja. The beaches are varied and all with crystal clear water, it is ideal for bathing throughout the summer and even in the winter with Temperatures of around 22°C in November time.
A journey to Andalucía would not be complete without a visit to the infamous Nerja Caves, one of Spain’s most popular and spectacular historical sites.
The magnificent Cuevas de Nerja are a series of huge caverns stretching for almost five kilometres and home to the world’s largest stalagmite - a 32 metre high column measuring 13 metres by 7 metres at its base, truly impressive by anyone´s standards.
There are three Galleries – Show Gallery, Upper Gallery and New Gallery, with each gallery containing a number of Halls.
The Upper Gallery and New Gallery contain many of the pre-historic cave paintings, but tourist access to these areas is limited to special groups most of the time,
San Isidro Festival (Feria)
The festival of San Isidro is always the same date every year (the 15th May) and is celebrated with a procession to the Caves of Nerja followed by a big party there.
San Isidro is Nerja’s patron saint, and story has it that although he was a peasant agricultural worker his generosity was legendary.
His story normally resides at the caves of Nerja but he is brought into town to the church of El Salvador before the big event on the 15th May.
Up until about 20 years or so ago he “lived” the other side of Nerja between La Noria and Punta Lara.
The partying begins the night before with live music at the caves from 9.00pm.
This is Nerja’s biggest fiesta with the whole town taking part, the only chance to see horses and their riders in their very best attire on the town’s streets.
The re are of course many more things that happen in Nerja that you can be a part of, and as the list is extensive I thought that I would just touch on them below - you can then do your own research as I don't want to spoil the whole place for you!
Water Sports
Outdoor Activities
Tennis
Paddle
Athletics
Horse Riding
Motor Buggy Tours
Jeep Tours
Trail Riding and Motorcross
Tours and Excursions
Fishing
Local Markets
Walking and Hiking
Flamenco
Carriage Rides
Tourist Trains
Nerja Museum
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