Apart from the obvious attractions of sun, sand, Sangria and sea, Nerja and the surrounding area offers a variety of activities from walking to horseback riding, kayaking to retail therapy (no mean achievement!), abseiling to museums (takes a bit of practice!).
A trip to the fabulous Nerja Caves – Cuevas de Nerja – is an absolute must for anyone visiting the town.
Aquatic
Pedalos
Playa Burriana
Diving/Scuba/Snorkeling
Buceo Nerja Costa
Playa Burriana
Tel: 952528610
Web: www.nerjadiving.com
Kayaking
Playa Burriana
Tel: 615974716
Banana Boat
Playa Burriana
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Estadio Municipal Enrique Lopez Cuenca see also Swimming Pool
Tel: 952527280
Something completely different
If you are in Nerja on May 15th, the Festival of San Isidro, and you have reasonable experience riding horses, why not join in the festivities on horseback!
Rent a horse for the day, get decked up in your finery and join the procession, it’s great fun. See the horse riding section for details of the riding centres in Nerja.
It’s a whole day experience and will set you back about €100, but worth every penny. You do need to book in advance as it is a very popular activity.
Outdoor
Petanca
Parque Verano Azul
Plaza Fabrica de los Cangrejos
Tel: 952521729
Tennis
Tenis Club La Raqueta
Ctra. N-340 Km 293 junto Urb. Capistrano / In Front of Hotel Nerja Club
Tel: 952520948
Polideportivo Municipal
Calle Carlos Millón
Tel: 952527280
Email: deportes@nerja.es
Calle Almunécar, 8
Tel: 952520050
Ctra N-340 Km 289,5
Tel: 952522300
Horse Riding
Nerja Riding Centre
Rio Chillar
Tel: (0034) 664 552 658
Cortijo Hidalgo
Tel: (0034) 630 266 239
Nerja 4 Kids
For families with children, especially younger ones, check out the Nerja 4 Kids section to see what Nerja has to offer and for some ideas and suggestions to keep them occupied and amused.
El Pinarillo
El Pinarillo is a picnic and barbeque area in the heart of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park and a popular base for ramblers and walkers.
It is situated about 5kms inland from the Nerja Caves and to get there, just follow the track which starts to the left of the main entrance to the Nerja Caves.
Although the route up to El Pinarillo is an unmade road and a little rough in places, a 4×4 is not essential. Once at the picnic area, there is ample parking.
There are purpose-built barbeque areas and play areas for the kids.
Painting for Pleasure
What could be more relaxing? Wandering around Nerja, or even in the countryside, you will invariably come across someone, resident or visitor, dabbling with the old brush.
The scenery is ideal and the light is excellent, especially for watercolours.
Well-known local artist Jacqui holds regular weekly art classes for beginners and keen amateurs, resident or visiting, and also offers painting excursions to local picturesque spots.