Free things to do in Nerja en Nerja
Nerja offers a wide range of free plans: public beaches, viewpoints over the Mediterranean, hiking trails, the Balcón de Europa, historic churches and the Tuesday market.
You do not need to spend money to enjoy Nerja. Its beaches, viewpoints, hiking trails, old town and churches are completely free. Here are the best plans at no cost.
Free places to visit
Viewpoints, squares, churches and monuments with no entry fee
Balcón de Europa — Nerja's Iconic Viewpoint
4.7(32,013)
Free entry
Parque Verano Azul
4.2(10,949)
Free entry
Mirador del Bendito
4.6(2,307)
Free entry
Plaza La Marina
4.1(3,804)
Free entry
Plaza de los Cangrejos
4.5(1,124)
Free entry
Iglesia El Salvador
4.6(312)
Free entry
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias
4.6(101)
Free entry
Mirador de La Torrecilla
4.6(81)
Free entry
Cueva de Nerja Children's Playground
4.5(45)
Free entry
Iglesia San Miguel
4.4(43)
Free entry
Iglesia Ntra. Sra. de las Maravillas (Maro)
4.5(29)
Free entry
The Abduction of Europa
4.6(11)
Free entryFree hiking trails
All of Nerja’s trails are free to walk
Pico del Cielo
Free · Hard · 14 km
Navachica Route
Free · Hard · 15 km
Peñón de los Castillejos
Free · Hard · 14 km
El Pinarillo (Recreational Area)
Free · Easy · 12 km
Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs
Free · Easy · 9 km
Nerja to Frigiliana (Historic Trail)
Free · Easy · 5.5 km
Walk from Burriana to Maro
Free · Easy · 4 km
Río Chillar
Free · Moderate · 16 km
Fuente del Esparto
Free · Moderate · 10.5 km
El Almendrón
Free · Moderate · 12 km
Río Higuerón (Frigiliana)
Free · Moderate · 8 km
El Saltillo – Suspension Bridge
Free · Moderate · 7.5 km
La Maroma – Rooftop of Málaga
Free · Very hard · 20 kmMore plans in Nerja
Frequently asked questions
What can you do for free in Nerja?
Public beaches, viewpoints such as the Balcón de Europa and El Bendito, hiking trails (Río Chillar, the Burriana–Maro path), strolling through the old town, visiting the churches and going to the Tuesday market.
Are Nerja’s beaches free?
Yes, all of Nerja’s beaches are free to access. Umbrellas and sunbeds cost extra if you rent them from the beach bars.
Do you have to pay to visit the Balcón de Europa?
No, the Balcón de Europa is free and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.