Nerja Today

Nerja, on the Costa del Sol, is a seaside resort of sandy coves sheltered by the impressive Sierra de Almijara mountains and often referred to as 'The Jewel of the Costa del Sol'.

A temperate climate means that Nerja is a great place to visit at any time of year.

Nerja Today is your guide to Nerja and the surrounding area, with information on Getting to Nerja, Where to Stay, Places of Interest, Things to do, Nerja beaches, Nightlife, Nerja 4 Kids, Tapas Bars, Bars and Restaurants, Fiestas and much more....

Bits and Bobs

There is a crafts market in the Plaza de España (behind the Town Hall) from now until September 5th, with morning and afternoon sessions. You will be able to see various local craftsmen at work.

Well done to Lenny who has just posted no less than 15 interesting and helpful restaurant reviews and comments.

The Day of the Tourist is on September 3rd and 4th this year on the Balcon de Europa. An evening concert on the Balcon rounds off each day's proceedings and there will be a grand firework display.

The nearby village of Maro holds its annual Feria from September 7th to 11th, the Feria de las Maravillas. All the action takes place in and around the main square near the church and it is well worth a visit.
It may only be a small village but the locals certainly know how to celebrate and the event attracts visitors from many neighbouring towns.

Nerja Feria takes place during the second week of October, usually from the 8th or 9th to the 13th, and is one long, almost continuous party. Rockets are fired each morning, usually 10:00, to announce the start of the day's proceedings and there is, weather permitting of course, a large procession through the town.

Check out the totally revamped Nerja Street Guide and Map. Locations and snippets of information in an easy to use format.

There are fiestas and ferias going on all over Andalucia, hardly surprising as there are over 3,000 festivals in the region each year. Amazing anyone ever finds the time to do any work.

The renovations to Plaza Cavana in the centre of town are complete and everything is back as it should be, terraces out in the square once more. It is looking good after its makeover.

Renovations to Plaza Cantarero and Plaza de la Ermita have also been completed and everything is back to normal and looking good.

Info Centre

A wealth of information, not only on Nerja but covering a wide range of subjects. Emergencies, Church Services, Banks, Bullfighting, Online Tickets, NIE, Taxis, Railways, National Parks, Passport Renewal Forms, Driving in Spain, Handy Hints, Saints and Sinners, Flags, Spanish Civil War, Mountain Ranges and much more...

Places of Interest in Nerja

You can find details of all these and more in the Nerja section of the site.

A bit of info

Shops in Nerja are generally open from 10.00-14.00 and 17.00-21.00, later in summer. From July to September 15th, seven day opening is permitted. The main shopping streets are Calle Pintada and Calle Cristo (known locally as Post Office Street). A supermarket on Burriana Beach is open on Sundays all year round, as are two on avenida Mediterraneo, and the BP garage carries a selection of foodstuffs, including bread.

Normal Bank opening hours (winter) are from 8.30/9.00 am until 13.30/14.30, Monday to Friday and from 8.30/9.30 until 12.00/1300 on Saturdays. In the summer, for some mysterious reason, banks are closed on Saturdays. (from June to September or October). See Info for more details on Banks and Banking.

Nightlife in Nerja tends to centre around Calle Antonio Millon and the adjacent Tutti Frutti Square, although you will find bars all over town open until the early hours. See Nightlife for more Info. Many Bars and Restaurants have regular 'live' entertainment throughout the year. See What's On for more details.