Free things to do in 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
4.7(32,013)
Free entry
Verano Azul Park
4.2(10,949)
Free entry
Mirador del Bendito
4.6(2,307)
Free entry
Plaza de los Cangrejos
4.5(1,124)
Free entry
El Salvador Church
4.6(312)
Free entry
Ermita 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
San Miguel Church
4.4(43)
Free entry
Iglesia Ntra. Sra. de las Maravillas (Maro)
4.5(29)
Free entry
The Abduction of Europa Sculpture
4.6(11)
Free entry
Plaza La Marina
0Free entryFree hiking trails
All of Nerja’s trails are free to walk
Pico del Cielo Hike from the Nerja Caves
Free · Hard · 19.6 km
El Almendrón Hike from the Fuente del Esparto
Free · Hard · 11.3 km
La Maroma Hike from Canillas de Aceituno
Free · Hard · 17.7 km
El Pinarillo Walk from the Nerja Caves
Free · Easy · 9.4 km
Maro Cliffs: Walk to the Torre de Maro
Free · Easy · 4.6 km
Walk from Burriana to Maro
Free · Easy · 3.3 km
Río Chillar
Free · Moderate · 15.1 km
Fuente del Esparto Walk from the Nerja Caves
Free · Moderate · 11.5 km
Peñón de los Castillejos: Walk to the Moorish Fort
Free · Moderate · 2.8 km
Río Higuerón Walk from Frigiliana
Free · Moderate · 10.7 km
El Saltillo Suspension Bridge from Canillas de Aceituno
Free · Moderate · 6.4 km
Walking from Nerja to Frigiliana
Free · Moderate · 7.6 km
Navachica Hike from the Fuente del Esparto
Free · Very hard · 21 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 (the Burriana–Maro path, Fuente del Esparto, Pico del Cielo), 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.