The 15 Best Nerja Tours & Kayak Trips

1.Nerja: Guided Kayak Tour Nerja Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,916 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41Our pick

Paddle a single or double kayak from Burriana Beach toward the cliffs and Cascada de Maro, stopping to swim in clear water along the way. Your guide gives a beginner briefing, points out coastal features and takes GoPro photos and videos for free download. Guides have included Miguel, Isa and Kaine, but the team can vary. The 2.5-hour trip suits beginners who are ready for a workout.

“We had SO much fun with this tour! Isa was competent and hilarious, making us safe and taken care of. She also shiuld think about pursuing a career in photography, she really gave it her all! Can’t wait to see the pictures”

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2.Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,187 reviews · 9 hours · from $81

Travel by bus from Málaga to Frigiliana, the Caves of Nerja and Nerja, with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide. Explore the caves with a physical audio guide, museum entry and a VR presentation, then enjoy guided walks and free time in both towns. Recent guides have included Tania, Antonio, Carmen and Eduardo.

“The visit to the Caves were excellent. I did particularly like the VR show prior to visiting the Caves.”

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3.Nerja: Caves of Nerja Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,616 reviews · 1 day · from $18Best value

Book a one-day ticket to Nerja’s caves, where marked walkways lead through huge chambers and striking rock formations, including the famous column formed where a stalactite meets a stalagmite. Use the audio guide at your own pace, then continue to the museum and a 360-degree virtual reality experience set 35,000 years ago.

“so happy we went ealry. we did not feel rushed and the caves were quieter. it was absolutly beautiful.”

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4.Nerja: Cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 923 reviews · from $38

From Maro Beach, paddle a guided two-hour route beneath the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs, with a stop to swim or snorkel. You can choose a shorter or longer route, and the guide takes free photos and videos. Kayaks, life jackets, paddles, masks, and a support boat are provided. Guides speak English and Spanish.

“The price was good, the tour guide was extremely friendly, the tour exciting, the view absolutely stunning and the turquise water extremely beautiful”

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5.Nerja-Maro: Snorkeling & Sea Scooter Speedboat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 497 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

From Burriana Beach, take a speedboat along the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs to a Mediterranean snorkel spot. Your guide gives a short equipment lesson, then you explore with a wetsuit, fins and mask; a sea scooter is shared by two people. Guides such as Irene, Maria and Mar have led trips in Spanish and English, and GoPro photos and videos are free to download.

“Relaxed and friendly. Great snorkelling location, got to see lots of fish in the water.”

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6.From Nerja: Guided Paddle Surf Cliffs and Maro Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Set out from Nerja’s Burriana Beach with a guide for a 2.5-hour paddle along the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs to the Maro waterfall and Acantilado caves. You’ll get a SUP lesson, time to snorkel and digital photos and videos. Guides such as Yann, Juanma and Miguel have led trips, but the route may switch to kayaks if conditions are too windy.

“Had the best time! The pace was easy, the guide was talkative and the waterfall was beautiful! Also, the pictures from the GoPro were great!”

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7.Frigiliana & Nerja Tour with Local Product Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 380 reviews · 8 - 9.5 hours · from $48

Ride the Mediterranean coast to Frigiliana and Nerja, with two hours to wander Frigiliana, a brief local-product tasting, and three hours in Nerja. A guide speaks English or Spanish, but sightseeing is largely on your own. Guides on past departures have included Alain, Carlos, Juan, and JuanHose.

“Amazing day, good blend of guidance and freedom to explore. Thank you!!”

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8.Nerja and Frigiliana Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 377 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Ride an air-conditioned bus from Malaga or another Costa del Sol pickup to Frigiliana and Nerja. A multilingual local guide helps you get oriented, then you have free time to explore, shop or eat. Look for Moorish details in Frigiliana, sea views from Nerja’s Balcony of Europe, and an optional visit to Nerja Cave.

“It was a very international crowd and the tour guide translated in 4 languages which I found very amazing. Both are beautiful places but an hour is enough time for either town.”

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9.Canyoning Rio Verde from Nerja

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Travel from Nerja to Río Verde in an air-conditioned vehicle, hike about 45 minutes, then descend through pools, slides, optional jumps and rappels. A guide supplies a neoprene suit, helmet and harness. Guides named on past outings include Javier, David and Xavi. Bring grippy sports shoes, swimwear and a towel.

“Organisation et timing précis.Nature exceptionnelle loin de la foule. Guide pro et sympa. Canyoning en toute sécurité”

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10.Torremolinos/Benalmadena: Nerja Caves Tour with Frigiliana

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 231 reviews · from $84

Travel from Torremolinos, Benalmádena or Centro to the Nerja Caves, Frigiliana and Nerja’s Balcony of Europe. Expect a guided village walk, a glass of local wine, cave entry and free time in Nerja. Guides have included Antonia and Ruben, with tours in English or Spanish.

“My Friend & Myself did this trip in Wednesday 12th June. Antonia our guide was absolutely brilliant, gave really interesting information all about the trip also things we passed on the way. Jose our minibus driver was very friendly too. Only 7 of us on the tour, so much more personal than a big coach full. Also main picking up & dropping off people so much easier in far less time. If you reasonably fit would recommend this trip & guide 100% against going on a coach load. Thank you for a lovely day Antonia & Jose. XxRead more”

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11.Nerja: Maro Waterfall Boat Trip with Paddleboarding & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $65

From Caleta de Vélez, sail the Maro-Cerro Gordo coast with a Spanish- and English-speaking guide. Stop for swimming and snorkeling, then use a paddleboard to approach the Maro Waterfall. The $65 fare includes snorkel gear, a drink, water, and GoPro photos and videos. Guides such as Antonio, Clara, Samy, and Sam have led trips.

“Captain Antonio and Samy made this trip a one of a kind experience and added many personal touches to it as well. They made the entire journey a spectacular experience and we were left wanting more!”

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12.Paddle Surf Route Cliffs Nerja and Cascada de Maro + Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · from $34

Set out from Burriana Beach on a 2.5-hour paddleboard route along the Nerja and Maro cliffs. You pass Cueva del Lobo, Cascada Doncella, Caleta de Maro and Cascada Grande de Maro, with breaks for snorkeling and free GoPro photos and video. The group is capped at 11; guides Sergio and Angel have both been praised, though your guide may vary.

“The best part was indeed the paddleboarding through the rocks, we went to the waterfall and had a lot of fun”

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13.Caminito del Rey with Pickup from Nerja, Torrox and Torre del Mar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from Nerja, Torrox or Torre del Mar to the Caminito del Rey, then walk 8 kilometers through the Gaitanes gorge with a guide. Expect a 1.5-kilometer approach to the official entrance, a safety helmet and a safety briefing. Guides such as Luis and Esmerelda have earned praise, but pickup transfers can make this a long day.

“Great experience and just what I was hoping it would be. The guide for the day Esmerelda was superb and extremely well organised, it was a shame that so few people neglected to offer her a monetary thank you. Would recommend to anyone with a head for heights”

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14.White Villages Tour in the Nerja area: Small-Group Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Ride in a Mercedes Vito with an English-, German- or Spanish-speaking guide to mountain villages including Árchez, Canillas de Albaida, Salares and Sayalonga. Expect narrow streets, Moorish and Roman-era details, coffee in a village square and a included lunch menu. Groups are capped at eight; coastal pickup is offered from Nerja to Torre del Mar.

“Be prepared for some quite steep steps and slopes in these hilly villages. Well worth the effort if you can manage it. Beautiful scenery all the way.”

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15.Nerja: Free Kayak Route along the cliffs of Nerja and Maro

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 109 reviews · from $31

Set out from Burriana Beach in a clear or traditional kayak, with a short safety and route briefing from the beach team. Paddle independently along the cliffs toward small sea caves, Wolf Cave and Maro’s natural waterfall. The standard rental lasts 2.5 hours, but allow 3 hours if you want to reach the waterfall and stop for a swim.

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