Caves of Nerja
The caves of Nerja are stalactite caves and were only discovered by chance in 1959 by a group of young people who wanted to hunt bats.
The caves were formed using karst. This is formed when limestone comes into contact with moisture, in this case carbonated rainwater. The caves were formed in the Betisch Massif. The limestone layer formed between 150 and 130 million years ago.
Due to the often heavy rainfall, the limestone was deposited in large quantities, forming the caves.
The cave is definitely worth a visit and one of its most striking features is certainly its enormous size. The cave covers about 5 km and its total area is 35.484 m2. The content of the whole is 64.379 m3.
Only one part of the cave is open to the public. Its area is 14.000 m2 and its length is about 700 meters. For tourists, the route is easy to follow on foot. After descending the stairs you can see the open part in about three quarters of an hour. The first room you enter is the Sala de Belén (Hall of Bethlehem) where there are three stalagmites in which, with some imagination, you can recognize the Epiphany.
Tickets are approximately €17,50 and can be purchased at the venue.
Golf
Less than 20 minutes from the B&B you can enjoy golf at Baviera Golf.
Located in the foothills of the Sierra de la Almijara (east of Málaga), Baviera Golf is in a valley with an ideal microclimate for practicing golf. The golf club is just 500 meters from Caleta de Vélez, with its marina and beautiful beaches, which along with Nerja and Torre del Mar are among the best on the Costa del Sol.
For more information visit the website:www.bavieragolf.com
Less than 25 minutes from the B&B, you can play great golf at the Añoreta Golf resort.
A golf resort just 500 metres from Torre de Bengalbon, with 18-hole courses and sea views, this one is definitely worth a visit. Relaxed atmosphere combined with the pleasure of golf in a picturesque setting
For more information visit the website:https://www.anoretaresort.com
Rio Chillar hiking trail
The Rio Chillar hiking trail is a very popular and surprising route in the Sierra de Tejeda nature reserve. You will walk through a riverbed, so you can take a dip á la minute if you feel the need. Do go early because this walk is very popular.
The walking distance is 14 km or as much shorter as you want.
Altitude difference is about 400 meters ascent and 400 meters descent.
Difficulty of the hike; bit depending on the water level, but light to medium difficulty. The first part is over stones, then you enter the water and keep walking through it as long as you feel like it. A usual ending point is Vado de los Platos.
How to get to the route; from the center of Nerja just walk down to the river from the end of calle de Joaquin Herrera, just behind the central bus station in calle de Pescia.
When walking always take plenty of drinking water with you.
More information visit the website: www.bestemmingandalusie.nl/listings/rio-chillar-nerja
Aquavelis water park
Less than 15 minutes from the B&B, you can enjoy swimming and sliding at the Aquavelis water park in Torre del Mar.
The park is open from June to September.
For more information visit the website: www.aquavelis.es
Bicycles
From the B&B you can immediately enjoy the beautiful surroundings by bicycle.
You do need the necessary experience, because you cycle in a hilly landscape with steep climbs where you cycle along country roads along beautiful spots and through authentic villages.
The village of Arenas is located directly on the route de Mudejar. This 75 km route is very popular among cyclists and motorcyclists. The route crosses several nearby white villages.
Cycling in Malaga is also a fun way to discover this great city. We advise you to book the bike tour with a Dutch guide, for example through Malaga Biketours. You will then get a nice tour with many sights through the city center. You can also rent a bike here and go out on your own.
For the recreational cyclist, you can cycle along the coast to Torrox or Nerja or towards Malaga city.
Watersports
About a 35-minute drive from the B&B is the beautiful coastal town of Nerja also known as Balcon de Europa, a promenade in the center atop a cliff jutting into the sea.
From here all kinds of water sports activities can be booked.
- Kayaking route cliffs of Nerja and Maro (trip of 1.5 to 2 hours)
- Diving
- Jet ski rental
- Boat trips
Catamaran sailing
Want to enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset and maybe spot a dolphin? Then book a catamaran tour!
There are several tours that can also be booked with lunch.
For more information or a reservation visit the website: www.catamarantours.es
Bodegas Bentomiz
This is a boutique winery near the white village of Sayalonga overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. On vines 80 to 100 years old thriving on slate soils, the most delicious fresh and delicate wines are produced.
You can visit here for:
- Wine tours
- Wine tasting
- Lunch
- Or a combination of the above
For more information or a reservation visit the website: www.bodegasbentomiz.com
Caminito del Rey
Are you a daredevil but love safety? Do you want to brave the Gaitanejo Gorge? Then the Caminito del Rey is for you! In many places you can still see the old path, truly bizarre!
The impressive path at heights of more than 100 meters from the gorge. It was a path mainly used by workers who worked in these plants. In 1921, the King of Spain came to visit and walked the path. Then it was called the Caminito del Rey; the king's path. Today, many tourists come to walk the path . The route is about 7.7 km long divided into a 4.8 km access road and 2.9 km on the Caminito, which in turn is divided into 1.5 km wooden path with railing along the slopes and 1.4 km on natural paths.
As a visitor, you should expect a brisk walk and an entrance ticket is required.
Various tours and tickets are available.
For more information or a reservation visit the website: www.caminitodelrey.info/en/
Sierra Nevada ski resort
About 1 1/2 hours' drive from the B&B is the Sierra Nevada- Pradollona ski resort in the province of Granada. There is 106.8 km of slopes for skiing and snowboarding. Winter sports enthusiasts have access to a total of 21 elevators. This ski resort is located at an altitude of 2,100 to 3,3282 meters.
With some 50 km of blue runs, 49 km of red runs and 8 km of black runs, there is plenty for every skier/snowboarder to enjoy.
Sierra Nevada is the number one ski resort in Spain.
For more information about the ski resort visit the website: www.sierranevada.es
Alhambra (Granada)
Near Granada stands the world-famous Alhambra structure. This ancient fortress is one of the most famous buildings in the world. Today, you can still find buildings in this location that originated in the 13th century. The Red Palace, as the Alhambra is also called, is a unique structure with traces of a long period of European history due to its long history of different cultures and influences. The site has primarily served as a fortress and Palace. You will find traces from the Islamic and Christian worlds. Sometimes styles from both worlds in one object. It should come as no surprise, then, that the Alhambra deserves a listing on Unesco's cultural heritage list.
This is definitely worth visiting. There are long waiting lists though, so remember to book and reserve in time.
For more information or a reservation visit the website: www.alhambradegranada.org
Hiking
From close to our house you can make beautiful walks. here you can walk along footpaths to Arenas or to the village of Daimalos.
Beautiful walks can also be found in the natural areas;
- Route del Sol a Sal
- Alcaucin with natural park Sierra de Tejeda, where you come face to face with mountain goats
- Rio Chillar near Nerja, 4u
- Around Lake Viñuela and Losa Romanes
- Hiking route Sendero el Satillo in Canillas de Aceituno, 3 hrs.
Beaches
- Torre del Mar ( 20-minute drive)
- Caleta de Vélez ( 20 minutes' drive)
- Algorobbo Costa (20 minutes' drive)
- Nerja Balcon de Europe ( 40 minutes' drive)
- Nerja Burriana beach (45-minute drive)
- Nerja / Maro Playa Calas - small bay (45-minute drive)
- Nerja / Maro La Caleta de Maro - small bay ( 45-minute drive)
- Malaga Beach ( 50 minutes' drive)
- Torremolinos (La Carihuela) (60-minute drive)
Markets
- Monday: Torrox, Vinuela, Canillas del Albaida, Sedella
- Tuesday: La Galetta, Nerja, El Borge, Benamocarra
- Wednesday: Arenas, Algarobbo Costa, Periana, Riogordo, Archez, Benmargosa, Rincon de la Victoria
- Thursday: Frigiliana, Torre del Mar, Vélez-Malaga, Colmenar, Cular
- Friday: Almáchar, Alfarnate, Canilas de Aceituno, Moclinejo, Salares, Sayalonga
- Saturday: Competa, Alcaucin, Caleta de Vélez, Coin, Comares, Torre Del Mar, Totalán
- Sunday: Nerja, Alfarnatejo
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