Nerja Caves
- Address:Nerja
- Hours:Open daily 10am - 2pm, 4pm - 6.30pm (9:30am - 8pm Jul - Aug)
- Admission:Adults: €8.50
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The enormous prehistoric Caves of Nerja boast extensive grottoes, archaeological remains and the world’s largest column, rising upwards for 32 meters (105 feet) central column.
Entering the cave, you’ll see dramatically lit stalactites and stalagmites that look like organ pipes, and evidence of human habitation stretching back 25,000 years to the Paleolithic era. Galleries display artifacts, paintings and skeletons unearthed since the caves were discovered in 1959.
The underground cavern stretches for several kilometers and has the feeling of a lofty cathedral. The natural amphitheater is a memorable venue for the concerts and classical music performances held here over the year. If you’re visiting in July, you might be lucky enough to catch the annual flamenco festival.
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we stayed in Marbella and took a trip to Nerja to visit these - absolutely amazing! Definately worth a visit
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We found nothing of any interest whatsoever in the town of Frigiliana... though situated in the mountains the views weren't impressive, the shops and cafe's very ordinary and we found the artwork on some of the temporary side-show rides extremely distasteful...had we any children with us we wouldn't have quite known how to answer why a popular ride had an image depicting a young man masturbating!!!
The caves were naturally amazing, however we didn't appreciate the bright flashes from the local souvenir photographers in the cave making it difficult to see in the dark afterward! Us tourists however were sternly warned NOT to take flash photography... go figure.
The town of Nerja was a surprise with it's two fair-looking beaches, however we'd wish we would have been told to bring our swimwear and towel as the rest of the town was just cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops.
Practical Info
The Nerja Caves are 3 km (almost 2 miles) east of the Andalusian town of Nerja, which in turn is 56 km (35 miles) east of Malaga.
Buses run regularly to the caves from Nerja, every day except Sunday. If you’re driving, the caves are just off the N340 Highway.
