{"id":75923,"date":"2026-01-06T08:56:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:56:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/nerja-cave-our-opinion\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T10:50:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:50:56","slug":"nerja-cave-our-opinion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/nerja-cave-our-opinion\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit the Nerja cave: our opinion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around Malaga, are you torn between <strong>beaches, white villages and must-see cultural sites<\/strong>? Of all the things to do in the region, we clearly recommend a <strong>visit to the Caves of Nerja<\/strong>, a spectacular natural site that richly deserves its place on an Andalusian itinerary. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"514e35\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #514e35;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/79e4dab5-9208-4748-932b-0ef643a67723.jpg\" alt=\"Nerja cave\" class=\"wp-image-75652 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/79e4dab5-9208-4748-932b-0ef643a67723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/79e4dab5-9208-4748-932b-0ef643a67723-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located just a few kilometers from the coast, these caves offer an impressive immersion in an underground world shaped over thousands of years. Whether you&#8217;re based in Malaga or on a road trip in Andalusia, this is an easy excursion to organize, and we explain it all in this article. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fiche-lieu has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#7ba0982e\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-668b40531b81f9e757dd7b72d0592f57 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#7ba098\"><strong>Visit and tickets: Grotte Nerja Malaga<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-fond-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-622252b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Address and access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cueva de Nerja, Maro, 29780 Nerja, Malaga, Spain<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On-site parking at \u20ac2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ticket includes :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Entrance to the Nerja cave with French audio guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Museum admission  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual reality room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full price 16\u20ac<br\/>Children 3 &#8211; 11 years 12\u20ac &amp; 12 &#8211; 13 years 13\u20ac<br\/>Free for under 2s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Online booking recommended to avoid queues, and choose your time slot<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"446333\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"nerja\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Opening hours<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">9:30am-4:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed: December 25, May 1 and January 1.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Visiting time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Approx. 1 hour<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/nerja-cave-our-opinion\/#History_a_natural_wonder_shaped_over_millions_of_years\" >History: a natural wonder shaped over millions of years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/nerja-cave-our-opinion\/#What_youll_discover_on_the_tour\" >What you&#8217;ll discover on the tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/nerja-cave-our-opinion\/#Practical_advice\" >Practical advice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/nerja-cave-our-opinion\/#Is_the_visit_really_worth_it\" >Is the visit really worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/nerja-cave-our-opinion\/#How_do_I_get_there_Guided_tours_from_Malaga\" >How do I get there? &amp; Guided tours from Malaga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/nerja-cave-our-opinion\/#Where_is_the_Nerja_cave\" >Where is the Nerja cave?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_a_natural_wonder_shaped_over_millions_of_years\"><\/span>History: a natural wonder shaped over millions of years<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discovered in the late 1950s, the Caves of Nerja are now one of Spain&#8217;s most impressive underground complexes. The network stretches <strong>for several kilometers<\/strong>, although only part of it is accessible to the public in order to preserve the most fragile areas. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some rooms <strong>reach impressive dimensions<\/strong>, giving you a real sense of being in an underground cathedral.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"78735e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #78735e;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23286d5c-cbb8-4fdd-b726-978ee4569d9f.jpg\" alt=\"Nerja cave\" class=\"wp-image-75651 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23286d5c-cbb8-4fdd-b726-978ee4569d9f.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/23286d5c-cbb8-4fdd-b726-978ee4569d9f-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_youll_discover_on_the_tour\"><\/span>What you&#8217;ll discover on the tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The cave<\/strong><br\/><br\/>The tour takes you through <strong>several rooms<\/strong>. The tour is progressive and well laid out with staircases, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the volumes and natural formations without any particular difficulty. The audio guide makes it easy to get your bearings.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the highlights of the visit is the discovery of the vast <strong>central chambers<\/strong>, featuring monumental geological formations, including a <strong>natural column over 30 metres high<\/strong>. The overall impression is one of immensity and an underground cathedral. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The virtual reality room<\/strong><br\/><br\/>We loved this <strong>immersive experience<\/strong>, which is a real complement to the classic tour. It gives you a better understanding of how the caves were formed and how they have evolved over time. It&#8217;s a real plus for <strong>adults and children<\/strong> alike, lasting around ten minutes.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nerja Museum<\/strong><br\/><br\/>Included in the ticket, the museum provides an in-depth look at the historical and scientific dimension of the caves. You&#8217;ll discover elements linked to ancient human occupation, as well as information on archaeological research carried out on the site.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f;<\/em> Please note, however, that the museum is not located at the entrance to the caves, but in downtown Nerja, and closes relatively early, usually around 4pm.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"394033\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #394033;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/05286017-72eb-4e09-b34a-c580af35af70.jpg\" alt=\"Nerja cave\" class=\"wp-image-75649 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/05286017-72eb-4e09-b34a-c580af35af70.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/05286017-72eb-4e09-b34a-c580af35af70-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_advice\"><\/span>Practical advice  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to bring your own<\/strong> wired or Bluetooth <strong>headphones<\/strong> before your visit. Having your own headphones will enable you to follow the explanations calmly and enjoy the visit to the full, especially during busy periods. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bring good shoes<\/strong> (trainers). This is a safe, well-maintained trail, but with occasional wet patches, steps and slight inclines.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>You can bring your own picnic<\/strong>. Tables are available on site. The site also boasts a large outdoor area and children&#8217;s playground, ideal for families.  <br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <strong>Book your ticket online<\/strong> via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/nerja-l90213\/nerja-billet-d-entree-a-la-grotte-de-nerja-t446333\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nerja\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/nerja-l90213\/nerja-billet-d-entree-a-la-grotte-de-nerja-t446333\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=nerja\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GetYourGuide<\/a> platform, which offers the <strong>same rates as the official website<\/strong>, with the added advantage of <strong>free cancellation or date modification up to the day before<\/strong>, providing real flexibility in the event of program changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"446333\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"nerja\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_visit_really_worth_it\"><\/span>Is the visit really worth it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, without hesitation. The discovery is <strong>spectacular from the very first rooms<\/strong>, with a succession of impressive volumes and monumental natural formations. The variety of spaces, the size of the cavities and the geological richness make for a truly memorable visit. The French audio guide is superb.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally from the Dordogne, where caves and chasms are part of the landscape, I&#8217;ve been visiting them since I was a child. I must have visited the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/sarlat-3-days\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11307\">Proumeyssac chasm near Sarlat<\/a> a dozen times. Yet the Grottes de Nerja managed to surprise me. They offer a different scale, impressive volumes and a presentation that has nothing to envy the underground sites of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/dordogne-villages-visit\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/dordogne-villages-visiter\/\">P\u00e9rigord<\/a>.     <\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2764;&#xfe0f; <strong>Another highlight of the visit is the virtual reality film<\/strong>, which is a real bonus.  <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5d4e38\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5d4e38;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1a58d40d-16a9-48c6-a732-267ce562465e.jpg\" alt=\"Nerja cave\" class=\"wp-image-75650 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1a58d40d-16a9-48c6-a732-267ce562465e.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1a58d40d-16a9-48c6-a732-267ce562465e-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_there_Guided_tours_from_Malaga\"><\/span>How do I get there? &amp; Guided tours from Malaga  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From the town of Nerja<\/strong>: the caves are very close to the town center. Public buses take you to the entrance in around <strong>10 minutes<\/strong>. You can also take the <strong>little red tourist train<\/strong>, a practical and pleasant option, especially with children.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car<\/strong>: easy access via the freeway, <strong>exit 292<\/strong>. <strong>Pay parking<\/strong> is available in the immediate vicinity of the cave entrance, at a cost of around <strong>2 euros<\/strong>. Remember to bring 1 euro coins. Renting a car is worthwhile if you want to explore the surrounding area, including <strong>the lovely white village of Frigiliana<\/strong>, or other sites in the region such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caminitodelrey.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.caminitodelrey.info\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caminito del Rey<\/a>.   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6d776f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6d776f;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uau-ig1su1a-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Frigiliana malaga\" class=\"wp-image-75619 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uau-ig1su1a-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uau-ig1su1a-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/uau-ig1su1a.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>From Malaga by bus<\/strong>: there are regular bus services from <strong>Malaga bus station and port<\/strong> to Nerja. The journey takes around <strong>1.5 hours<\/strong>, making it easy to organize a day trip. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alsa.com\/fr\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.alsa.com\/fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Info and booking on Alsa.com<\/a><\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Organized excursions<\/strong>: there are excursions departing from <strong>M\u00e1laga, Torremolinos and Benalmadena<\/strong>, including transport to the Nerja Caves and usually to the nearby <strong>white<\/strong> village of <strong>Frigiliana<\/strong>. This is an ideal solution if you prefer to avoid the car and take advantage of turnkey organization. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"518384\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"nerja\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Nerja_cave\"><\/span>Where is the Nerja cave?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/cuevadenerja.es\/fr\/grotte\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cuevadenerja.es\/fr\/grotte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nerja cave<\/a> is located in southern Spain, <strong>Andalusia<\/strong>, on the <strong>eastern Costa del Sol<\/strong>, in the immediate vicinity of the town of <strong>Nerja<\/strong>. More precisely, it lies at the entrance to the village of <strong>Maro<\/strong>, about <strong>3 km from the center of Nerja<\/strong> and about <strong>50 km east of Malaga<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1VbRaieU31bcV1hNCmRou0oHTvPjqsaM&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nerja Caves are the perfect complement to a wider Andalusian itinerary. They are an ideal complement to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-malaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"73404\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit to Malaga<\/a>, whether to explore its historic center or visit the Picasso Museum. Further inland, Ronda impresses with its vertiginous bridge and landscapes, while Granada is a must-see for its heritage and the Alhambra.  <\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Around Malaga, are you torn between beaches, white villages and must-see cultural sites? Of all the things to do in the region, we clearly recommend a visit to the Caves of Nerja, a spectacular natural site that richly deserves its place on an Andalusian itinerary. 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