Just a few kilometres from Nerja lies one of the most important and oldest symbol of Spanish heritage in the country; the Nerja caves.

Millions of years old and containing the oldest cave paintings in the country, the caves are now open to the public.

The cave centre is very well organised and able to cope with the huge amount of visitors it receives each year, including the regular coach trips.

You will find an informative visitors centre, a restaurant and bar, gift shop and well organised parking. There is also a play area for children.

It will take you at least 30 minutes to explore the caves and tickets cost just 5 euros. The steps lead into the caves where you will find a huge chamber, sympathetically lit.

Opening times:
July and August 09.30 - 8pm
Rest of year 09.30 - 6.30pm

Our review:
Very good value at just 5 euros. Just a short drive from Nerja and well worth a visit. Very well organised. Would have liked to have seen the cave paintings which were not on view for preservation reasons - big shame having never seen any. However, enjoyed it.

See also Frigiliana close by