Nerja

The Balcón de Europa, the caves and a coast of small coves.

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Population: 21,450
Area: 85.1 km²
Málaga Airport: ~67 min
Málaga city: ~48 min
Coordinates: 36.75°N · 3.88°W

The feel

Nerja is the eastern anchor of the Costa del Sol, a town of white streets, a famous balcony over the sea and a coastline of coves and cliffs. The Nerja Caves are among the most important prehistoric sites in Europe, and the nearby village of Maro and its beach are part of the same municipality. It is a year-round town with a strong international community and a more relaxed feel than the central coast.

Why consider it

The Balcón de Europa and a dramatic coastline
A real town with year-round life
The caves, Maro and the eastern beaches

The property

The town is mostly apartments and townhouses, with villas in the hills and new-build on the edges. Sea views and proximity to the Balcón command a premium; the old town is resale and renovation.

Best for

Holiday homeRetirementSecond home

CoastalCore coastBeachSea viewHoliday homeRetirement

Nearby, on the same trip

01 Axarquía Frigiliana The postcard white village above Nerja, with a Mudejar quarter and a sugar mill. ~72 min to Málaga Airport 02 Axarquía Torrox A white village and a long beach, with a claim to the best climate in Europe. ~64 min to Málaga Airport 03 Axarquía Vélez-Málaga The capital of the Axarquía, with a historic centre and the beaches of Torre del Mar. ~56 min to Málaga Airport

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