Nerja is located to the east of the Costa del Sol, around 50km from Malaga. It has only a short time ago develop into a preferred destination of the tourists so it still retains the rural appeal of the sleepy fishing town it once was, There are ample bars and nightclubs for those wanting to party, nevertheless the old center of the town has retained some of its unique charm. The Balcony de Europe is a cliff that juts out to sea and is enclosed by two sheltered beaches; with a stunning view of the Mediterranean. Car Hire Nerja

The town is most likely renowned for its caves, which lay some 6km inland. Discovered in 1959 by some boys chasing bats they discovered the access to an enormous system of limestone caverns. The caves are protected and have been well preserved with many parts still closed to the public including areas with prehistoric paintings of animals and humans figures. It is estimated that the caves were occupied between 20,000 BC and 1,800 BC. There is a series of well-lit chambers and displays of archaeological finds. With the Hall of Bethlehem that is full of stalactites and stalagmites. The Hall of the Waterfall, which is the scene for the Festival of the Caves held in July. And the Hall of the Cataclysm, whose fallen rocks indicate an earthquake long ago, the center piece in the Hall of Cataclysm is the central column, formed when a stalactite and stalagmite met and joined after thousands of years of growth. It is the tallest of its kind in the world at some 32 meters.

The music and dance festivals held at Nerja Caves in July, the Festival of Las Maravillas in March and September and the patron saint celebrations between 9 and 12 October offer the opportunity to sample the charm of the inhabitants of this white wall town.