Though Spain is known for its gorgeous sandy white beaches, you should take some time to bond with nature in a place that’s out of the sun’s reach. Dedicate a whole day or at least just a few hours to go to Nerja Caves, or more commonly known as Cuevas de Nerja. Lies on the border of Costa Granadina, the eastern point of Costa del Sol Occidental is Nerja, the town in which Cuevas de Nerja sits. A stunning underground cave where the world’s biggest and lengthiest stalactite is located. The cave has a history as fascinating as its limestone walls. Here is a guide to Cuevas De Nerja, so you are well prepared when you come here and thus able to have the best holiday of your life!
Things to do / Highlights
Guided tour
Marvel at the stunning beauty of this natural wonder through a guided tour. Discovered around 1959, this largest stalactites and stalagmites cavern in the world looks almost like a place from another world. The cave was formed by water through a long process that begins five million years ago. Water penetrated deep into the mountain’s rock formation, creating a hollow passageway that we know as Cuevas De Nerja now. What’s so captivating about this cavern is the subtle changing of the color of the stones. The unique formation of its stalactites and stalagmites resemble that of an underground cathedral.
Audio-visual presentation
Your adventure to this place begins with watching an approximately 10-minute audiovisual presentation of the details of this cavern. After that listen to the explanation on the different chambers of the cave as well as the other aspects of it, through a high-quality audio guide, as you venture deeper into the cave. Once you’ve explored every last bit of the area, make sure to check out the galleries. Occupying an area of 9,371 square meters (100868.6 square feet), the galleries take up to roughly one-third part of the cave. In one of the galleries, visitors may gaze at the site’s *collection of skeletons** discovered during the excavation of the cave.
What to eat
Puente Aguila
Looking for a hearty meal after burning all of those calories? Located just three minutes’ walking distance from the cave, Puente Aguila is the right spot to hit up. Do try their Diavolo pizza - a thin crust pizza with spicy sauce, mozzarella, and salami. Served fresh and hot! Another food to try here is chicken kebab, generous chunks of poultry meat served with fresh and crisp salad along with condiments and chips. If you plan to just get a quick bite before setting off for some more walking, go for their focaccia. An Italian flatbread baked with a texture similar to that of pizza dough. Pair any of your meals with their smoothies. Eating here will also leave minimal damage to your wallet as their foods are reasonably priced.
Travelers tips
Wear comfortable shoes
Since this site is a cave, you can expect unlevel and rocky ground throughout the area.
Arrive early
It’s also good to keep in mind that since visitors of the cave usually begin queueing hours before the line is opened, you should arrive at the spot at least half an hour before the opening hour.
Carry warm clothes
Additionally, since the temperature begins to drop in the deeper part of the cave, it can be quite cold to walk. If you’re one of those people who really can’t stand cold, we advise you to bring an extra layer of clothing just in case.
Don't look for wheelchair access
As such it is almost with certainty that we say this place doesn’t have a wheelchair facility. Also, it’s gonna be quite a challenge for people with mobility issues to explore the area mainly because they will have a hard time coping with the highs and lows of the steps and particularly the walkways.
How to get there
Bus
Take ALSA bus service from Malaga to the Caves of Nerja. A single trip will cost you approximately 4 to 5 EUR (4.3 to 5.4 USD), depending on the time of your departure.
Train
If you’re not in a hurry to reach your destination and want to experience sightseeing from your window, hop on to the scenic Cueva Tren. The bus makes four stops in iconic locations of Nerja, including the boat where the filming of popular TV drama Verano Azul took place, and the cave obviously.
Car
The fastest route to the site by car is from Malaga to Almeria through cruising down the coastal highway of A7/E15 Autovía del Mediterráneo. Pay attention to the road signages on the highway, you should take exit 295 to arrive at your destination.
How to book tickets
Ther are numerous third-party websites that sell tickets to the site. You can buy on any of these websites, but if you want to buy on the most trusted one, book the tickets on its official website. Once you have the tickets in your hand, make sure to arrive at your destination earlier than your entry time to avoid a long queue. The entry interval times are every 30 minutes.
Cuevas De Nerja Information
Cuevas de Nerja
Address: Carr. de Bajada a Playa de Maro, 29787, Málaga, Spain
Opening hours: 9:30am - 4:30pm (daily)
Cost: 14 EUR (15.17 USD)
Official website: Cuevas de Nerja
Department of tourism: Visit Spain
News & updates for Cuevas de Nerja: ANDALUCÍA.-Málaga.- Tourism.- Fitur.- The Nerja Cave will have two virtual reality rooms to show cave paintings
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