{"id":9394,"date":"2026-09-01T14:23:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T14:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T12:48:01","slug":"cave-nerja-andalucia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/","title":{"rendered":"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Nerja Caves<\/strong> are located near <strong>Nerja<\/strong> and <strong>Maro<\/strong>, on the famous <strong>Costa del Sol<\/strong> in Andalucia. This vast underground network captivates visitors with its impressive karst formations, such as stalactites and stalagmites, which create a unique natural landscape. The site is also renowned for its prehistoric cave paintings, which serve as valuable evidence of the region&#8217;s earliest inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg\" alt=\"Nerja Cave, Andalucia\" class=\"wp-image-9375\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article, discover our <strong>helpful tips\u2014illustrated with photos<\/strong> \u2014on how to best plan your visit and fully enjoy this immersive experience in the heart of a fascinating underground world.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Visit the Nerja Caves<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Nerja Cave worth the trip? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, the <strong>Nerja<\/strong> <strong>Caves<\/strong> are worth visiting for the unique experience they offer of a fascinating underground world. You&#8217;ll discover a trail where geological formations\u2014such as the natural column in the <strong>Cataclysm<\/strong> <strong>Hall<\/strong> <strong>\u2014<\/strong> captivate visitors with their grandeur and rarity. This site combines scientific interest with natural beauty, offering an experience that is both educational and sensory. It&#8217;s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-nerja-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5831\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best attractions in Nerja<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-2wNMVQQ\/2\/LHtjDtR8F5tdcsDPtz4pQk7LhDGjXnxpG5VM5pS5S\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6878-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We particularly appreciated the careful lighting, which beautifully highlights the millennia-old stalactites and stalagmites. This atmosphere creates a spectacular setting, perfect for contemplation and exploration.  <br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grottes-de-nerja-l167930\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Save time, buy your ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-CJkG7PF\/2\/MDwh4zj7b54XCCnjKw2bPVLqsvMDqQVd7n7V7QJnw\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6896-L.jpg\" alt=\"Room with colonne\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is the Nerja Cave famous?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Nerja<\/strong> <strong>Cave<\/strong> is renowned for its impressive geological formations, particularly its stalactites and stalagmites of remarkable size. This underground site also contains prehistoric cave paintings, which provide evidence of ancient human habitation in the region. Designated <strong>a<\/strong> <strong>Historic-Artistic<\/strong> <strong>Monument<\/strong>, the cave stands out for its age and archaeological significance, making it a major attraction on the Costa del Sol.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-F7pqKQB\/2\/LFpRSHsLVP2DtdPs56CBVcKBvWVV4vcpPFNcb7B9z\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6908-L.jpg\" alt=\"Column\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our favorite moments<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The play of light highlights the delicate shapes of the stalactites and stalagmites, creating an almost magical atmosphere.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring the large chambers, particularly the one where the natural column impresses with its size and apparent solidity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The view from the restaurant of the white houses of Maro and the sea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grottes-de-nerja-l167930\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Save time, buy your ticket<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-RZCT7ch\/2\/LRQ4LHFNhqLtMPfCgzhXCP7K4cHdd26HHx9MxnWnS\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6930-L.jpg\" alt=\"View from the restaurant\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">WHERE TO STAY IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">M\u00e1laga<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"option_titre2 wp-block-paragraph\">Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">In the historical center<br\/><strong>Hotel Palacio Solecio<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/palacio-solecio.html?aid=2420173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Near the sea, Playa de la Magualeta<br\/><strong>Gran Hotel Miramar<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/gran-miramar.html?aid=2420173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">see photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:16px\">In the Soho district<br\/><strong>Hotel Only You Malaga<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/es\/only-you-malaga.html?aid=2420173\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">view photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Malaga\/Hotels\/Palacio-Solecio\/i-NLBVx9N\/0\/M6LL4gTQ4rhdFswQSKDJFZSxZtdKNwLcVCJXchKnK\/S\/hotel-palacio-solecio-malaga-spain-5-S.jpg\" alt=\"Palacio Solecio Hotel\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-malaga-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our complete selection of the best hotels in Malaga<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons planif_bouton is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-390787&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2420173&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See all available accommodation &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions: Nerja Cave, Costa del Sol<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the Nerja Cave located?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Near the villages of Nerja and Maro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the Costa del Sol, in the province of M\u00e1laga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From downtown Nerja = 6-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-malaga-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M\u00e1laga<\/a> = 45-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way around, showing Nerja on the coast east of M\u00e1laga.<br\/>The cave is east of the city:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/map-Best-Towns-in-Andalucia-cities-1024x683.png\" alt=\"map best cities andalucia\" class=\"wp-image-1794\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map showing the town of Nerja in Andalucia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By car:<\/strong> Direct access via a well-maintained road with no particular difficulties\u2014A-7 highway, Exit 295 (Nerja\/Maro)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By bus:<\/strong> Take the ALSA M\u00e1laga-Nerja route, then transfer to a local bus to the cave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tourist train:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/cuevadenerja.es\/tren-a-la-cueva-de-nerja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cueva-Tren<\/a> connects downtown Nerja to the cave, which is a convenient way to avoid driving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-s8BH7gW\/2\/Ls5FL4QmB7gFn73HNhrfsg4gGQX9WL4nk2ZQwnnZx\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6859-L.jpg\" alt=\"Directions to Cueva de Nerja\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paid parking is available on site for visitors.<br\/>It&#8217;s quite large and easy to park there.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-nN5xBz8\/2\/MhTkFjJM5cnWCkvvP3qr8p5FkWQQSqf5Pz5SfNwqF\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6860-L.jpg\" alt=\"Parking  \"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">  RENT A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nAndalucia<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/spain?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>compact car<\/strong>, as some villages have very narrow streets!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think of<strong>comprehensive insurance<\/strong> for the same reason<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book early<\/strong> for choice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/Driving\/i-tqxqm2M\/1\/DBVq6wpqQpTv8CpSvmFGgfKbDdqGMK9zqdcc59cGs\/S\/Driving_Andalucia_Spain-8407-S.jpg\" alt=\"cars in Sicily\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/spain?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=andalucia\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:18px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">View cars &gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-normal-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/how-rent-car-andalucia-tips-experiences\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"2438\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all our tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful tips: duration, schedules, eating&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length of visit and main difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour route through the Nerja Caves is about <strong>500 meters<\/strong> long and generally takes between <strong>45 minutes and 1 hour<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll pass through several main rooms equipped with walkways and appropriate lighting.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the tour includes stairs and steps in several places, which may make it difficult for people with limited mobility to access the site. The indoor temperature remains constant at around <strong>19 to 21\u00b0C<\/strong>, with high humidity\u2014a factor to keep in mind for your comfort.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-Zsj8p6R\/2\/Ksxn6dDKzwwMxZsKLhnQ7JSk8QCk9djxwNw4B49hQ\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6888-L.jpg\" alt=\"Staircase in the cave\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting with children<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We didn&#8217;t find any activities specifically designed for young visitors at the <strong>Nerja<\/strong> <strong>Caves<\/strong> <strong>,<\/strong> such as an <strong>activity booklet<\/strong> or an audio guide for children. However, geological formations and prehistoric paintings may spark the interest of curious children, when supervised by adults. The underground atmosphere, with its special lighting, provides a unique setting for a family outing.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedules and rates<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schedules:<\/strong><br\/>In the summer: 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (last admission at 4:30 p.m.)<br\/>Rest of the year: 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last admission at 3:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tickets are sold with <strong>specific time slots<\/strong> to ensure a comfortable and well-organized visit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closed:<\/strong> January 1, January 6, May 15, December 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adult price:<\/strong> \u20ac18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced rate:<\/strong><br\/>Senior: \u20ac15<br\/>12- or 13-year-old: \u20ac14<br\/>Children ages 6 to 11: \u20ac13<br\/>Mini ticket for children ages 3 to 5: \u20ac6<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Free Admission:<\/strong> Free for children up to 2 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +34 952 529 520<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See the latest news on the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuevadenerja.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/grottes-de-nerja-l167930\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Save time, buy your ticket<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Service and Other Services<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a restaurant on site with a terrace and a panoramic view.<br\/>There is also a playground for children, a picnic area, and nature trails in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-7VBfrsM\/2\/MGWWnhsJwCbSL5CvxNctb8wRDMPgKcBDdPS7gBMBp\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6928-L.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant near the cave\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">PLAN YOUR DREAM TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">andalucia<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the information you need for your trip:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" id=\"liste_discover\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 150 pre-selected locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>300+ photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size bouton_10 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-f5f78b3b wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"font-size:13px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-andalucia\/\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discover<strong> <\/strong>&gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Road-trip-Guide-Andalucia-eBook-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Andalusia travel guide eBook Cover\" class=\"wp-image-317\" style=\"width:203px;height:157px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Underground chambers carved out by water<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stalactites, stalagmites, and mineral flows<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mineral formations in the Nerja Cave are the result of slow and fascinating natural processes. Rainwater, rich in carbon dioxide, seeps through the limestone rocks of the Sierra Almijara, dissolving minerals before depositing them as concretions. This is how <strong>stalactites<\/strong>\u2014which hang from the ceiling\u2014and <strong>stalagmites<\/strong>\u2014which rise from the floor\u2014form, sometimes growing until they meet to form imposing columns.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-Jsw54cH\/2\/MK8mnL5xQ8tKvR7wRr6Rdj2vcNzJC4smzj9xMLQ7V\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6880-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cou&#xE9;le\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to stalactites and stalagmites, the cave features a wide variety of karst formations, such as <strong>stalagmite flows<\/strong>, banners, and other shapes with evocative names like flags and clouds. This visual diversity reflects local variations in water flow and geological conditions, offering a rich and complex natural spectacle to observe.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-58cswzj\/2\/MdFKWffWQ59TLjpf9ML5fHSDsmhZJdn5CLMNB5Dqt\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6887-L.jpg\" alt=\"Stalactites\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you explore the cave, you\u2019ll learn to distinguish between these different formations and understand how they grow\u2014a process that takes hundreds of thousands of years. This close examination of the concretions enriches the visit by revealing the geological processes that shaped this unique site.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-dMrRbs9\/2\/NTPtqCqCsHx3GDLrgH3C9Fv5fzJHXnPGBbbwwptQd\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6891-L.jpg\" alt=\"Stalagmites\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Great Natural Columns<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nerja Caves are notable for their impressive natural columns, which serve as pillars supporting the main chambers. Among them, the column in the Cataclysm Chamber is particularly striking: it reaches a remarkable height of <strong>32 meters<\/strong> and was formed by the joining of a <strong>stalactite<\/strong> and a <strong>stalagmite<\/strong>. This formation is considered the world&#8217;s largest natural column, offering a striking perspective on geological processes that have unfolded over millennia.<br\/>Compare this to the size of the people in the photo below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-htTk4KK\/2\/NR6gb7pbS79GSRHmkSKVCz4JkFXb5tTwstKm4qprd\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6917-L.jpg\" alt=\"Column width\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour route passes through several large rooms where these columns play a key role in shaping the perception of space. In the <strong>Ghost<\/strong> <strong>Hall<\/strong> <strong>,<\/strong> for example, the impressive dimensions are accentuated by carefully designed lighting that highlights the texture and size of the limestone formations.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-LH8mTzc\/2\/MWf4gKw7HLwRwWCB75PXcfP34hjB4SfwdjM3DmwXn\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6924-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We particularly appreciated the way these columns structure the space, creating strong visual landmarks throughout the tour. They also serve as evidence of long periods of limestone deposition, illustrating the site&#8217;s slow evolution. You&#8217;ll notice that some of the columns are so massive that they seem to support the cave&#8217;s vaulted ceiling, reinforcing the sense of immensity and depth.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">FUN in Andalucia: <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">activities<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/seville-l48\/seville-3-heures-de-cours-de-cuisine-espagnole-avec-diner-t69843\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Cooking course<\/a> in Sevilla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/benahavis-l101793\/benahavis-randonnee-et-canyoning-dans-la-campagne-de-marbella-t464993\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Canyoning<\/a> from the Costa del Sol<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/el-chorro-l143817\/caminito-del-rey-visite-guidee-avec-guides-officiels-et-entree-t569659\/?partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=andalucia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Guided Hike on the Caminito del Rey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Andalucia-Lovers\/Caminito-del-Rey\/i-zbsmQsd\/0\/Kv5dSfwcXjdLF29KTb6kZHtFzHZ78gC39QrtHPTb6\/S\/caminitodelrey-bridge-S.jpg\" alt=\"Caminito del Rey\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A path winding through footbridges and light<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The atmosphere in the underground galleries<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A visit to the Nerja Caves is notable for their <strong>constant coolness<\/strong> and soothing darkness, which stand in stark contrast to the bright sunlight of the Costa del Sol. The geological formations are highlighted by subtle lighting that reveals the delicate beauty of the stalactites and stalagmites, creating an atmosphere that is both mysterious and serene.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-rs2z38k\/2\/KRtVMz6N9GcHHcr8TPxqvHhStp5FqjxWxM6FD9s9R\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6873-L.jpg\" alt=\"atmosphere of an underground gallery\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The walkways and stairways along the trail<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tour route through the Nerja Caves stretches for about <strong>500 meters<\/strong>, offering a gradual exploration of the various underground chambers. To facilitate visitor flow, the trail is equipped with <strong>footbridges<\/strong> that span certain natural areas, thereby preserving the geological formations while ensuring a clear path.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-QQWzSTV\/2\/NjRTDHhxXwGJ9fc67n5NQsh2W86Qh3jhKx3sSgNtJ\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6909-L.jpg\" alt=\"stairs and walkways\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll also come across several <strong>staircases<\/strong> scattered along the route. These features make it possible to navigate the changes in elevation between the rooms, but they do require a certain degree of mobility from visitors. We therefore recommend that you wear <strong>comfortable shoes<\/strong> suitable for walking and for going up and down stairs.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audio Guides and Virtual Reality Experiences<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nerja Caves offer a <strong>multilingual audio guide<\/strong> included in the ticket price, which enhances the visit by providing detailed explanations about the cave\u2019s <strong>geological formation<\/strong>, the history of its discovery, and the prehistoric remains. This tool provides a better understanding of the various stages of the site&#8217;s development and the characteristics of the rooms visited. Either download it to your phone, or pay a small fee to get an Audi device.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-9w2Kx3z\/2\/LdLM3hnqz8Dz3Ckx3Pm576cTw2MJC3ZwDjsPfpjh6\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6867-L.jpg\" alt=\"Audioguide\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>virtual reality room<\/strong> is also available on site. It offers an immersive experience that allows visitors to view parts of the cave that are otherwise inaccessible and to understand how this underground network has evolved over several millennia. This technology enhances the tour by offering an innovative and engaging interpretive experience.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The educational exhibits cover a variety of topics, including <strong>geology<\/strong>, <strong>prehistory<\/strong>, archaeological discoveries, and the lives of the area\u2019s earliest inhabitants. These educational resources are suitable for all audiences and help foster a deeper understanding of the site beyond simply observing natural formations.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-ZBtmwwJ\/2\/L5GXPfjP8rpMNszBNWDH7njbMXTRKTbjwxkr6sxFQ\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6883-L.jpg\" alt=\"satalgite and casting\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cave paintings and traces of prehistory<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prehistoric Paintings<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nerja Cave contains cave paintings<strong>estimated to be about 42,000 years old<\/strong>. These works are among the oldest examples of prehistoric art in Europe, which gives the site significant archaeological value. Their discovery has enriched our understanding of the region&#8217;s earliest inhabitants and their artistic practices.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These paintings are no longer open to the public in order to preserve their integrity. In fact, they are particularly sensitive to factors such as<strong>humidity<\/strong>, <strong>light<\/strong>, and human presence, which can accelerate their deterioration. This conservation measure is essential to ensuring the long-term preservation of these unique artifacts.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scientific interpretation of the Nerja paintings remains a subject of debate. Some researchers suggest that they may have been created by <strong>Neanderthals<\/strong>, which would be a significant discovery regarding the artistic abilities of this human species. This hypothesis opens up new perspectives on the cultural evolution of early hominids.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-bhCzxg4\/2\/MM86LsnBXpRZWGPq9TGrssNmRL6NHFnmBhQ2kqLDK\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6892-L.jpg\" alt=\"column  \"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A site that bears witness to ancient human settlements<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nerja Cave is a valuable record of human habitation dating back to the <strong>Paleolithic<\/strong> era. The artifacts discovered\u2014including tools and bones\u2014attest to a continuous human presence spanning several millennia. This major archaeological site in Spain offers a window into prehistoric life, enriching our understanding of the region\u2019s earliest inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/12a-Nerja-Aqueduct-Cave\/i-fQ5WVRR\/2\/KR8KN9kpHHTjCbrhc2c5bkLg6929fjjmxtMPdVpzd\/L\/cave_Nerja_Andalucia_Spain-6865-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cave Rules\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History in brief<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A chance discovery in 1959<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The site was discovered on <strong>January 12, 1959<\/strong>, by five young people from the village of Maro, located near Nerja. Their exploration revealed an extensive underground network, previously unknown, that would quickly attract the attention of researchers and history buffs.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Opening and Recognition<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cave was opened to the public as early as <strong>1960<\/strong>, allowing for an official visit shortly after its discovery. In <strong>1961<\/strong>, it was designated a Site of Cultural Interest, an official recognition of its heritage and scientific value that ensures its protection and preservation.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f6dfe6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px; margin-bottom:0px;\"><span>VISIT <\/span> <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Malaga<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte_0 gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns Element_box is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-malaga-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Malaga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-malaga-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best hotels in Malaga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-restaurants-malaga-where-eat-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"3803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-museums-malaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best museums<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-beaches-malaga\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-excursions-from-malaga-day-trips\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Excursions from Malaga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-cathedral-incarnation-malaga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the cathedral<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-alcazaba-castle-malaga\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Alcazaba<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Itineraries: <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-1-day-malaga-itinerary\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 day<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-malaga-2-days-itinerary-weekend\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-malaga-3-days-itinerary\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-5-days-malaga-itinerary\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 days<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/visit-malaga-one-week-itinerary\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you need to book your visit to the Nerja Caves in advance?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Online reservations<\/strong> are strongly recommended for visiting the Nerja Caves, especially during the <strong>high season<\/strong>, which includes summer, school vacations, and weekends. In fact, the available time slots are limited and can fill up quickly, which helps regulate the flow of visitors and prevent overcrowding inside the site.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can we see the cave paintings during the tour of the Nerja Cave?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cave paintings that adorn certain parts of the <strong>Nerja<\/strong> <strong>Cave<\/strong> are not accessible during the standard tour. In fact, these decorated areas are closed to the public in order to preserve these fragile prehistoric remains and prevent any damage caused by visitors.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN YOUR TRIP TO <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Andalusia<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inspiration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-andalucia-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/most-beautiful-cities-in-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful cities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/most-beautiful-beaches-in-andalucia-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful beaches<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/the-most-beautiful-white-villages-in-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful white villages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cathedrals-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cathedrals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/archaeological-sites-in-andalucia-ruins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Archaeological sites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2221\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cordoba-or-seville-or-granada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seville, Cordoba or Granada?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-museums-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best museums<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-castles-and-palaces-in-andalucia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Castles and palaces<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/hidden-gems-andalucia-secret-places\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secret places<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/6b-Zuheros\/i-VRKFTdz\/1\/CNkgtxtms75zqS5pTQbm8FKsGCDk3kHvJFzJqmP2z\/S\/Zuheros_Andalucia_Spain-4306-S.jpg\" alt=\"Zuheros\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-andalucia-best-areas\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-luxury-hotel-andalucia-5-star-reviews\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6105\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best luxury hotels in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-restaurants-andalucia-where-eat-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best restaurants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3712\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/how-rent-car-andalucia-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rent a car in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/driving-andalucia-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving in Andalucia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/Accommodations\/i-QBDJnG7\/1\/4ZLWzw32dnhwGLrbmXL5HqSdBXzWBRMQhfVrcKD4\/S\/accommodation_Tarifa_Andalucia_Spain-2764-S.jpg\" alt=\"Hotel in Tarifa\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"soustitre_planif wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Places not to be missed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-sevilla-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sevilla<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2328\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cordoba-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C\u00f3rdoba<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-granada-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pomegranate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-ronda-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ronda<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-malaga-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Malaga<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3597\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cadiz-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cadiz<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-cabo-gata-attractions\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"6225\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cabo de Gata<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-antequera-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antequera<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:14px\">Baeza and Ubuda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Travel\/Andalucia\/2e-Madina-Azahara\/i-nrQb8vF\/1\/DMVZRMLhBjwhLQtjzj2r5fqS4GjmpXXHrwvQnwFsm\/S\/Medina_Azahara_Andalucia_Spain-1434-S.jpg\" alt=\"Medina Azahara\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box-texte gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Nerja Caves are located near Nerja and Maro, on the famous Costa del Sol in Andalucia. This vast underground network captivates visitors with its impressive karst formations, such as stalactites and stalagmites, which create a unique natural landscape. The site is also renowned for its prehistoric cave paintings, which serve as valuable evidence of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":9378,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9394","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-non-classifiee","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our Guide to Visiting the Nerja Caves (Andalucia): How to Get There, Points of Interest, and Practical Tips\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Our Guide to Visiting the Nerja Caves (Andalucia): How to Get There, Points of Interest, and Practical Tips\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Andalucia Lovers\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-09-01T12:23:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-09-01T12:48:01+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"799\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"533\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Claire\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Claire\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Claire\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/2a1e86bd15a1161333ebe667950c2cea\"},\"headline\":\"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-01T12:23:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-01T12:48:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1900,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Non classifi\u00e9(e)\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/\",\"name\":\"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-09-01T12:23:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-09-01T12:48:01+00:00\",\"description\":\"Our Guide to Visiting the Nerja Caves (Andalucia): How to Get There, Points of Interest, and Practical Tips\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/09\\\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg\",\"width\":799,\"height\":533,\"caption\":\"cave nerja andalusia\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/cave-nerja-andalucia\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Non classifi\u00e9(e)\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/non-classifiee\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"name\":\"Andalucia Lovers\",\"description\":\"Le blog de Claire et Manu\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Andalucia Lovers\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/cropped-Andalucia-Lovers-Logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/05\\\/cropped-Andalucia-Lovers-Logo.png\",\"width\":2804,\"height\":481,\"caption\":\"Andalucia Lovers\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/2a1e86bd15a1161333ebe667950c2cea\",\"name\":\"Claire\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/e3566233826c32de8d7c9ef726a1087654b12cadb092acc17ee1d357687192ff?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/e3566233826c32de8d7c9ef726a1087654b12cadb092acc17ee1d357687192ff?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/e3566233826c32de8d7c9ef726a1087654b12cadb092acc17ee1d357687192ff?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Claire\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/claire-robinson\\\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/andalucialovers.com\\\/en\\\/author\\\/andalucialover\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos","description":"Our Guide to Visiting the Nerja Caves (Andalucia): How to Get There, Points of Interest, and Practical Tips","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos","og_description":"Our Guide to Visiting the Nerja Caves (Andalucia): How to Get There, Points of Interest, and Practical Tips","og_url":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/","og_site_name":"Andalucia Lovers","article_published_time":"2026-09-01T12:23:53+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-09-01T12:48:01+00:00","og_image":[{"width":799,"height":533,"url":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Claire","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Claire","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/"},"author":{"name":"Claire","@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/2a1e86bd15a1161333ebe667950c2cea"},"headline":"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos","datePublished":"2026-09-01T12:23:53+00:00","dateModified":"2026-09-01T12:48:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/"},"wordCount":1900,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg","articleSection":["Non classifi\u00e9(e)"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/","url":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/","name":"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg","datePublished":"2026-09-01T12:23:53+00:00","dateModified":"2026-09-01T12:48:01+00:00","description":"Our Guide to Visiting the Nerja Caves (Andalucia): How to Get There, Points of Interest, and Practical Tips","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cave-nerja-andalusia.jpg","width":799,"height":533,"caption":"cave nerja andalusia"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/cave-nerja-andalucia\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Non classifi\u00e9(e)","item":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/non-classifiee\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Nerja Caves (Costa del Sol): Tour + Photos"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/#website","url":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/","name":"Andalucia Lovers","description":"Le blog de Claire et Manu","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/#organization","name":"Andalucia Lovers","url":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-Andalucia-Lovers-Logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cropped-Andalucia-Lovers-Logo.png","width":2804,"height":481,"caption":"Andalucia Lovers"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/#\/schema\/person\/2a1e86bd15a1161333ebe667950c2cea","name":"Claire","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e3566233826c32de8d7c9ef726a1087654b12cadb092acc17ee1d357687192ff?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e3566233826c32de8d7c9ef726a1087654b12cadb092acc17ee1d357687192ff?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e3566233826c32de8d7c9ef726a1087654b12cadb092acc17ee1d357687192ff?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Claire"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/claire-robinson\/"],"url":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/author\/andalucialover\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cave-nerja-andalusia-600x400.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cave-nerja-andalusia-600x533.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Claire","author_link":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/author\/andalucialover\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9394","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9394"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9394\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9431,"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9394\/revisions\/9431"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9378"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9394"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9394"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andalucialovers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9394"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}