The Nerja Caves are easily accessible by car, bus or even on foot and there is ample parking in and around the site.
By Car
Driving to the Nerja Caves is fairly straightforward and will take about ten minutes at a leisurely pace.
Leave Nerja on the old N-340 coastal road in the direction of Maro. You will pass the Nerja Club Hotel (on your right), Capistrano Village (on your left), Fuente del Baden (on your left) and the old Sugar Factory (worth a visit, despite being derelict) and arrive at a roundabout.
Follow the sign to Maro. On your left you will see the old, picturesque Eagle Aquaduct, still in use and scheduled for renovation, before arriving at another roundabout. Take the final exit and about 100 metres up the hill is the entrance to the Nerja Caves.
By Bus
Nerja – Nerja Caves
08:30 09:40 10:40 11:30 12:25 13:10 13:30 14:55 15:55 16:40 17:30 20:00 21:40
Nerja Caves – Nerja
08:50 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:45 13:30 14:45 16:15 17:00 18:00 18:35 19:30 21:05
19:30 20:30
The journey time is between 10 and 15 minutes and the current single fare is €0.94.
On Foot
Although it is 5.2 kilometres from the Balcón de Europa, generally considered to be the ‘centre’ of Nerja, walking to the Nerja Caves is neither out of the question nor does it pose any great difficulties. In fact, during the San Isidro procession each May 15th, thousands walk this route.
The easiest route is to follow the N-340 coastal road, much as you would if you were going by car or bus. It is an uphill journey, although only the last 100 metres could be classified as ‘steep’.
Should you choose to walk, a couple of tips if you are doing so during the summer when temperatures are generally well into the 30′s:
- Wear a hat, apply plenty of sunscreen and avoid bare skin on the back otherwise you may well suffer.
- Carry a small bottle of water. You will almost always see locals carrying bottles of water during the summer, a precaution against dehydration.
- Try and avoid the hottest time of day, normally between about 14:00 and 16:00.
The Nerja Caves (Cuevas de Nerja) are located on the outskirts of Maro, a small village forming part of the municipality of Nerja.
The caves are 5.2 kilometres from the Balcón de Europa, generally considered the ‘centre’ of Nerja.
