Cueva de Nerja

Written on 06/15/2023

Editorial & Impressions

A series of caverns close to the town of Nerja. Stretching for almost 5 kilometres, the caverns are one of Spain‘s major tourist attractions. Concerts are regularly held in one of the chambers, which forms a natural amphitheatre.

The cave is divided into two main parts known as Nerja I and Nerja II. Nerja I includes the Show Galleries which are open to the public, with relatively easy access via a flight of stairs and concreted pathways to allow tourists to move about in the cavern without difficulty. Nerja II, which is not open to the public, comprises the Upper Gallery discovered in 1960 and the New Gallery discovered in 1969.

In February 2012 it was announced that possibly Neanderthal cave paintings dated in 42,000 years have been discovered in the Caves of Nerja.

Good to know:

Distance: 70 km
Expected duration: all day

Tips:

Best with car (1,5 hrs), public bus (2,5 hrs) or guided bus tours (available at local agencies)

Admission cuevas approx. 12 Euro, bus tour around 80 Euro p.p., incl. entrance fee

There is a kiosk/café at the cuevas and also lots of nice bars, cafés and restaurants in the city

Cuevas are not suitable if you experience walking disability.
Wear good shoes and take a sweater or jacket on this tour.

Don‘t miss to visit the marvellous and picturesque city of Nerja.

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