Discover the Cave of Nerja, called the "Natural Cathedral of the Costa del Sol", admire the rock formations, and visit two beautiful and typical Andalucian villages on a guided day trip from Malaga.

About this activity

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide: Spanish, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Lucy – United Kingdom

Very impressive, the meeting spot was easy to find, the tour guide Antonio was very kind and knowledgeable, the free time in both towns is fun to get away from the group for a few hours and explore different areas. The cave was amazing! Personally I enjoyed Nerja more than Fragillina but they're both interesting towns to check out. Overall I'd say it's worthwhile

Bobana – Serbia

Frigiliana is so beautiful, it was our first stop so the city was still sleeping which gave us the opportunity to take some amazing shots in the empty streets. Caves are amazing, if I were a caveman I would live there for sure. Nerja is a nice little city with prettier beaches than Malaga, but I was hungry so I've choosen the restaurant instead. Loved our guide, he gave us some good advices, but you'll need to go to hear them.

Itinerary

Starting location:
Calle San Jacinto, 1
Bus/coach
(1 hour)
Frigiliana
Guided tour, Free time (2.5 hours)
Bus/coach
(40 minutes)
Caves of Nerja
Visit, Guided tour (80 minutes)
Nerja
Guided tour, Free time (2 hours)
Bus/coach
(1.5 hours)
Arrive back at:
Calle San Jacinto, 1

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Visit the huge prehistoric caves of Nerja and learn their history
Stop in two Andalusian villages on the east coast of Malaga
Explore the beautiful villages and admire their white buildings
Discover Frigiliana's heritage and history and wander cobbled streets
Admire the views of the sea and cliffs from the Balcon de Europa

Full description

Explore the Cave of Nerja and discover the long history of human inhabitants in the caves. Admire the rock formations before visiting two Andalucian villages, Frigiliana and Nerja. Explore the charming villages and see their beautiful streets and buildings.

Begin the tour with a visit to the Nerja Caves, large prehistoric caves with extensive grottoes, archaeological remains, and one of the world's largest columns, rising 105 feet (32 meters) high.

Marvel at the cave formations that resemble organ pipes, and learn about the area's evidence of human presence dating back 25,000 years to the Paleolithic Period.

Stop in the museum to see the galleries displaying artifacts, paintings, and skeletons unearthed since the caves were discovered in 1959. Leave the caves behind and travel to two beautiful Andalucian villages.

Visit Frigiliana, and admire the beauty of its whitewashed houses and cobbled streets. Look at the beautiful flowers and take the chance to taste some of the town's famous sweet wine.

Make a stop in Nerja, an old fishing village, and walk through its narrow streets to the Balcony of Europe, and see the Sierra de Almijara, the sea, and Africa if the weather is clear.

Stop in Frigiliana, considered one of the most beautiful villages in Malaga, located in the Axarquia Málagueña. Travel down narrow cobbled streets, and look at the nearby houses adorned with flowers.

Includes

Official Guide in English and Spanish
Pickup and drop-off
Bus tour
Nerja Cave AudioGuided Tour (with physical audioguide)
Museum entry and VR Room
Walking tour
Visit and free time in Frigiliana
Visit and free time in Nerja
Panoramic view along the east coast of Malaga

Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Bus stop next to the NH Malaga hotel

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Camera

Not allowed

Sandals or flip flops

From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour