Situated in the region of La Axarquia in Malaga, Nerja boasts beautiful beaches, coves and cliffs, as well as a historic quarter with magnificent architectural examples.
Burriana is one of the most important beaches, offering all kinds of facilities and services. The Parador de Turismo can be found on a cliff overlooking the beach.
Nerja also became well known when in 1959 the Cave of Nerja was discovered. It features almost two kilometres of underground galleries opened to the public. Its highlight is the Hall of the Waterfall, characterized by the unusual shapes formed by its groups of stalagmites.
Some of Nerja's main tourist attractions are the Balcon de Europa (Europe's Balcony), a promenade ending at a viewpoint overlooking the sea; the hermitage of Nuestra Senora de las Angustias, patron of the town; the Torre de Maro, with a splendid view; and the Aguila Aqueduct, built in the 19th century.
Nerja holds three major festivals: Nerja Fair, in honour of the city's patrons, the Virgen de las Angustias and San Miguel Arcangel; the San Isidro Pilgrimage, in May; and the Day of the Virgen del Carmen, when an image of the Virgin is carried in procession around the coastal area.
Nerja's specialties include 'ajoblanco con uvas' (a cold soup with almonds, oil and grapes), 'imagora' salad, Burriana sea bream on the grill, fish and clams with paprika; and 'torta sanjuanera' (a cake made with flour, sugar, oil, eggs and aniseed).
