Book your next holiday rental in Nerja!
Despite being surround by strong competition, Nerja is a very popular holiday destination on the Costa del Sol with many different types of accommodation to offer. Filled with a lovely traditional charm having been a fishing village prior to the town it has become now. Book a beach villa for you and your friends or perhaps apartment in one of the quaint whitewashed houses in the narrow streets of the town. There is a range of activities and sights to see as Nerja is located by the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierras de Tejeda mountains.
Best time to visit?
Due to its location, the best time to come is for a summer holiday. The hottest weather is between June and September and is when all of the Brits fly abroad seeking some vitamin C! Book your accommodation soon before the prices rise.
How to get there?
By air, Malaga airport is the closest to Nerja being just 65km away. Thousands of flights make this journey from the UK regularly with low-cost airlines like EasyJet and Ryanair. The nearest train station to Nerja is Malaga, from Malaga station you get the underground to the city centre where it is easy to catch a bus to Nerja.
Where to stay in Nerja?
The Capistrano
This ‘white' village called El Capistrano has plenty of accommodation options to offer including some beautiful Spanish houses for rent. There are beautiful gardens all-year-round for visitors to admire including trees, flowers and tropical plants. Fina traditional villa in this virtually car-free area, perfect for young children on holiday. There are also great views from this area of Nerja.
Burriana Beach
Burriana is the most popular and largest beach in Nerja. Stay in a beach villa set back from the sandy shores of Burriana to have a relaxing holiday and be the first on the beach. There are also a wide range of restaurants in this area many of which serve delicious and fresh seafood and fish. Browse on Likibu for a selection of accommodation to stay in Nerja. Find a tonne of water sports on Burriana Beach as well as palm umbrellas.
Torrecilla Beach
This area is probably Nerja's second most popular beach and is on the other side of town from Burriana Beach. Book a holiday rental here for your family. The beach has recently been artificially widened to create a calm area perfect for young children. Torrecilla beach is on the edge of town with plenty of hotels and resorts and restaurants to dine in.
What to do in Nerja?
Nerja Caves
This is one of the more popular activities to do if you're staying in Malaga, so it is a definite must see if you have rented an apartment in Nerja. These caves were discovered in 1959 and now it is easily accessible to walk around. The Nerja caves has the world's largest column as well as the world's oldest Neanderthal cave paintings. Visit for a dramatic insight into the underworld.
Hike up El Cielo
For insane views of the island then put on your hiking shoes and climb up the El Cielo. This area is made up of three protected areas, the Sierra de Tejada, the Almijarra Natural Park and the Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo. The mountain is easily accessible and offers some breath-taking views of the surround countryside.
Beaches in Nerja
The main attraction of coming to this Spanish resort is to experience the many beaches in Nerja. With some of the best beaches on the Costa del Sol, Nerja has a variety of beaches from long sandy spaces to tucked away coves. The water is aquamarine blue and the waves are swimmable.
Stoll along the Balcon de Europa
Book a hotel in Nerja to be within walking distance to the Balcon de Europa. This is by far Nerja's most famous attraction. It gives its visitors the chance to stroll along the coast whilst offering panoramic views.