Nerja in September: the best month for the beach en Nerja

Nerja’s best-kept secret: September combines the best swimming conditions of the year with far fewer crowds. The town returns to its Andalusian pace, prices come down and the late season brings spectacular sunsets.

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Many consider September the best month to visit Nerja. The sea reaches 23°C (at its most comfortable), temperatures drop to 29°C and most tourists have left. Prices are lower than in August, the beaches clear and every activity is still running.

Source: esnerja.com — up-to-date local guide to Nerja

Weather in Nerja in September

High

29°C

Low

19°C

Sea temp.

23°C

Sunshine hours

Rainfall

15mm

Rainy days

UV index

Beaches in September

The best month for the beach. The sea at 23°C, spacious beaches with fewer people and the beach bars still open. Burriana, Torrecilla and the Maro coves are perfect without having to get up early.

Hiking in September

The heat starts to ease. From mid-September morning hikes are pleasant again. The Río Chillar still has a good flow.

Activities in September

Beach, kayaking, paddleboarding, diving with the best visibility of the year, the Río Chillar (quieter than in August) and trips to the villages of the Axarquía.

What to pack

✓Summer clothes
✓Sun protection
✓Something warm for the evenings at the end of the month
✓Water shoes

Festivals and events in September

Resident’s Day in Nerja

Resident’s Day celebrates Nerja’s diversity and sense of community with international stalls, food from around the world, live music and family activities.

World Tourism Day in Nerja

Nerja celebrates World Tourism Day every 27 September with special activities, open days and events that pay tribute to its visitors.

Veladilla of San Miguel in Nerja

The Veladilla of San Miguel is a much-loved neighbourhood festival in Nerja, with a popular street fair, home-cooked food and a local atmosphere in the Barriada de las Protegidas.