This distinction is awarded annually by the Association for Environmental and Consumer Education (ADEAC) in recognition of the quality of bathing waters, the state of the beaches and the services offered to its users.
Nerja is one of the tourist destinations of reference in Spain and one of the most visited municipalities on the Costa del Sol. This recognition of the quality of Nerja’s beaches will help maintain the good score of Nerja’s beaches for the quality of its services.
What are the blue flags on the beaches?
The Blue Flags are a badge that is granted after ADEAC inspections and audits to those municipalities that request it. The municipalities must comply with a series of criteria for information, environmental education, water quality, environmental management, security and services.
Which country has the most Blue Flag beaches?
Spain is the country with the most blue flags. In 2021 it obtained 614 blue flags throughout the country. According to the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) – an international voluntary program that requires beaches to adhere to strict criteria regarding water quality, environmental management, accessibility and education.
Nice apartment next to the RIU Monica Hotel. Apartment with pool and direct access to Torrecilla Beach. Apartmento Torrecilla Beach is located in the center of Nerja, a few steps from the beach, 200 meters from El Playazo Beach and 350 meters from El Salón Beach. This apartment offers sea views, a swimming pool and free WiFi.
This apartment is close to other apartment areas such as the Arce Building Apartments, Perla Marina Apartments, Mediterraneo Apartments, Las Fuentes de Nerja Apartments, Las Palmeras Apartments, Casa Jazmin Apartments and Acapulco, La Sirena and Cuatro Caminos Apartments.
The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge, and an oven.
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Exchanging money in Nerja is really easy. But you have to know which site to choose. This is as simple as choosing a tapas bar. There are shops to change money, ATMs and other places. But you have to know which one to choose.
It is important to know that Nerja is a tourist place. For this you should know that there are some ATMs that are designed to earn money with tourists. In Nerja you will find places to change money easily. Some exchange houses offer really low prices and cheap commissions.
Where can I exchange money in Nerja?
I have cash and want to change it into the local currency. For example I have pounds and I want to change to euros. Or change dollars to euros. If you want to make a currency exchange. You can do it in some hotels in Nerja and some exchange houses in Nerja.
Here we leave you some exchange houses and places in Nerja where you can change money in a physical store.
If you want to get euros with your credit card or debit card. We recommend you check the conditions of your card. Your bank has commercial agreements with some Spanish ATMs. and maybe you can get money from ATMs, banks and some tourist ATMs.
Exchange pounds to euros in Nerja
In order to explain better. Let’s take the pound as an example. (exchange pound for euros). An exchange rate is the value of your country’s currency compared to another country’s currency. In this case the currency of the United Kingdom with the currency of Spain or the European Union. A great site to check the exchange rate is www.xe.com. You can check the price of buying euros every day in real time. This site tells you how many pounds sterling are equal to one euro. Over the years, this rate has gone up and down, ranging from 0.85 pounds for the purchase of 1 euro.
Commissions for exchanging money in Nerja
This rate €0.85 is what it costs you to buy €1. Nevertheless. This change costs us a commission, the rate that your bank charges you for transferring money between accounts is different. Banks usually add at least 3% to the exchange rate. If we change in a bank or in an ATM. We will always pay more money. Since we always pay commission.
Exchange money in Nerja without commission
Forget it, it is not possible to exchange money without commission. All businesses have to work. And the commission is the cost of the service for the currency exchange.
What is the best way to avoid paying commissions?
Using the card of your country or a travel bank card that does not charge you commission. There is a travel bank card that allows you to withdraw money from the ATM without commission. We haven’t tried it but they speak highly of it. You can see the card here: TRAVEL CARD WITHOUT COMMISSION.
🏧 Withdraw money from an ATM in Nerja
ATM Transactions. Our recommendation is that you use your own credit card from your country to withdraw money from ATMs in Nerja. Travelers pay a 3% fee to use international ATMs. The main advantage of withdrawing money from an ATM is that you receive the real exchange rate when you withdraw your money. (and we know at all times what we are paying in commission)
🤑 Best exchange rate
To get the best exchange rate in Nerja, we advise you to look online for the real exchange rate or the real currency quote.
You can see the real exchange rate on this web page: www.xe.com
An exchange rate is the value of your country’s currency compared to another country’s currency.
This site tells you how many euros they will give us for our pounds. Or how many pounds can we buy with our euros. This guy has been up and down.
🚀 Change money at the best price
We always recommend comparing prices. If you want to exchange money at the best price, we recommend you check the exchange rates in the Nerja exchanges and in the Nerja banks.
Exchange money online
You can also change money online at the best price. There are pages that you can request the currency exchange and they send the money to the hotel in less than 24 hours.
Where can I exchange money in Nerja?
In banks, exchange houses, some offices and hotels. You can consult here.
The Las Palmeras Building is a residential complex in the center of Nerja that has holiday apartments. In this complex we find parking, gardens and swimming pools with impressive views of the sea. The complex is a 2-minute walk from Torrecilla Beach and El Salon Beach.
In the center of Nerja, located within a short distance of El Salon and Caletilla Beaches, Apartamento Las Palmeras offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as an oven and kettle. It offers sea views, a terrace and a swimming pool.
The apartment has 2 bedrooms, a cable TV, a washing machine, 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower, and an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge.
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Some people ask us if the sea water in Nerja is suitable for swimming. On the official government website you can see the samples and the quality of the water online.
Nerja obtains numerous Blue Flags every year in recognition of the good beaches and the services it offers. You can see the blue flag beaches of Nerja here.
Is the water suitable for bathing?
When we talk about water. We are talking sea water. There are rumors about the quality of the waters in Nerja. Every year the beaches of Nerja are subjected to thorough quality tests. Water samples are analyzed by the Ministry of Health. And you can see the details on the official website.
Can I find out the quality of the bathing water at the beach I normally go to?
The quality of the bathing water can be consulted at NÁYADE. Will open in a new window -citizen access-, where you can obtain the individual analytical results and their health assessment for the current bathing season of each bathing water. introduced by the Autonomous Communities (CCAA) in Náyade (National Bathing Water Information System). Once the bathing area has been chosen through the interactive map that you want to consult, select the “Current year sampling” tab where all the samplings will appear with their results entered so far in the application.
Date Take Escherichia coli Enterococcus Observations 09/20/2021 70 CFU/100 mL 4 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing 09/06/2021 13 CFU/100 mL 10 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing 08/23/2021 63 CFU/100 mL 27 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing 08/02/2021 20 CFU/100 mL 4 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing 07/19/2021 4 CFU/100 mL 4 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing 07/05/2021 4 CFU/100 mL 0 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing 06/21/2021 10 CFU/100 mL 4 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing 06/07/2021 36 CFU/100 mL 7 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing 05/17/2021 0 CFU/100 mL 0 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing 09/21/2020 10 CFU/100 mL 4 CFU/100 mL Area suitable for bathing
Don’t be nervous. Here we help you to plan your trip easily. The most important thing is to go early and book a direct bus to the airport or a direct transfer to the airport. This will allow us to easily reach the airport and avoid delays.
Don’t forget to pack your luggage
AIR TICKETS: Remember to prepare the plane tickets (check-in online in advance). You can take the tickets printed, in pdf or on your mobile phone.
DOCUMENTATION: Do not forget the documentation, passports and any type of form that requires you to deliver in the country of destination.
SUITCASE: Pack your suitcase with all your luggage. If you have to check luggage, remember that you will have to arrive earlier. If you don’t have to check in the suitcase. And you travel with hand luggage. Check that your luggage has the appropriate measurements and weight.
PREPARE YOUR CLOTHES: Have the clothes you are going to wear for your trip on hand.
One of the most important doubts that arises when traveling is how far in advance I have to leave home, the hotel or the apartment to go to Malaga airport.
How many hours in advance do I have to be at the airport?
As you already know, there are several controls that you have to go through, such as security access or boarding control.
Ask the transfer, ask for recommendations.
The transfer driver or the transfer company is taking people to the airport every day. This is why he always knows more than us. We always recommend telling the transfer the time of the flight. And the transfer can recommend the best time to arrive at the airport.
Time in advance for domestic flights
In general, AENA recommends being with two or three hours in advance at the airport. But for domestic flights it is recommended that you show up at the airport 90 minutes before the departure of the flight.
Time in advance for international flights
Important: These data are indicative. And for normal airports where there are no queues. In Malaga there are long queues in some seasons of the year. (high season). For this reason, we recommend asking the nerja llovers group about the saturation of Malaga airport a few days before your trip. And other people who have traveled recently will be able to help you.
And as for international flights, as a general rule check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before scheduled departure. Remember that passengers Late check-in may be denied boarding.
If your trip includes visa, you must show up 3 hours before flight departure at the supplier’s counter to pick it up.
Do you have more doubts about the time to go to the airport?
You can ask in the Nerja Lovers group how is the saturation of people and the queues and waiting lists at Malaga airport
Preguntas Frecuentes para hacer la ruta del rio chillar
Calzado y ropa adecuada
Tienes que llevar calzado comodo. Lo ideal son zapatillas de trail, con zuela de montaña o escarpines con zuela dura. Hay que andar sobre piedras. Tambien puedes llevar unas zapatillas viejas. Te vas a mojar. Ojo!. No llevar chanclas o sandalias. No llevar tacones. No ir descalzo.
Parking Rio Chillar – Donde aparcar el coche
En el rio no se puede aparcar. Esta totalmente prohibido aparcar. Hay personas que aparcan. Pero no hagas lo mismo. Los coches aparcados en el rio normalmente serán multados por la policia. Es importante aparcar el coche en la zona habilitada de aparcamiento.
A veces muchas personas ven otros coches aparcados en el rio y creen que se puede aparcar. No. No esta permitido aparcar en el rio. Está prohibido aparcar. Usted puede aparcar en el Parking de Calle Mirlo. Puedes ver la localizacion aqui. – parking cahorros Rio Chillar –
Como llegar en Bus hasta los Cahorros del Rio Chillar.
Puedes llegar en bus hasta la urbanización Almijara II. Es posible llegar en bus desde el centro de Nerja hasta el inicio de la ruta. Puedes parar en las paradas 9, 10, 11 y 13. Y podrás caminar hasta el inicio de los cahorros. Recomendamos parar en la parada 9. Y caminar desde ahi.
Puedes ver aqui las paradas donde puedes coger el bus desde Nerja.
This is one of the most answered questions in the nerja lovers group, for this reason we have prepared a list of the most frequent questions and answers and a direct link to the posts in the group where you can answer your questions.
First we recommend you visit the official pages.
Official website Spain Travel Health! https://www.spth.gob.es/, on this website we will find all the updated requirements that the Spanish authorities are requesting to enter Spain.
If you are planning a trip to Spain, including entry requirements and COVID measures, we also recommend visiting the website of your country. The country from where you travel to Spain. Here are some interesting links:
If you are in Spain and need urgent help, you can contact the United Kingdom embassy in Madrid at +34 91 714 6300. You can also contact online through the consular contact form, which you can find at https://www.gov.uk/world/spain
Remember that the website of official organizations receives hundreds of messages every day and may have delays in responding, so please consult the official sources and the links that we have indicated before contacting. You will probably find your answer faster.
Check the validity of your EU DCC or EU equivalent
This functionality allows you to check if your COVID Digital EU Certificate (EU DCC) or EU Equivalent is valid for travel to Spain, on the indicated date. In order to obtain the result, you must indicate the departure date for Spain, the country or territory of travel, the area of travel (depending on the country it is either requested or not) and your EU DCC or EU Equivalent in one of the formats indicated.
Frequently asked questions to enter or travel to Spain.
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The Romeria de San Isidro is one of the most beautiful festivals in Nerja. San Isidro Labrador is the patron saint of farmers and peasants in Spain. The figure of San Isidro dates back to the 11th century.
San Isidro is the patron saint of farmers. For this reason, people who work in agriculture ask him for miracles and rain for the crops during times of drought.
San Isidro is on May 15th. The Nerja pilgrimage is one of the most beautiful festivals in Nerja along with the Nerja Fair and San Juan.
The parade of carts will again tour the streets of Nerja from the Balcón de Europa to the Hermitage of the Patron of the farmers in the enclosure of the Cueva de Nerja.
Mass in the Church of El Salvador
At half past eleven in the morning. In this act there will be a tribute to the farmers, enlivened by the choir of the Peña Nerjeña and the Folkloric Group of the elderly of the Municipal School of Music and Dance.
Start of the parade
The traditional pilgrimage will leave at half past twelve from the Balcón de Europa, enlivened by the Ortigosa family, going through C/ Pintada, Plaza Cantarero, Avda. de Pescia and the N-340 road to the Hermitage of San Isidro in the enclosure of the Cave of Nerja.
In the Cueva de Nerja we will enjoy live music with different local groups.
When is the Romería de San Isidro celebrated?
The festival of San Isidro is celebrated on May 15 in Nerja. In previous years it was also celebrated on the night of May 14, celebrating the “Eve of San Isidro” where the young people of Nerja and Maro met in the gardens of the Cueva de Nerja to celebrate the arrival of this festival.
Official Program of the Romería de San Isidro
You can download the official program from the Nerja City Council website – festivals and traditions – or see the latest news in the Nerja Lovers Facebook group. – San Isidro Nerja –
Where is San Isidro Celebrated?
San Isidro is a pilgrimage that parades from the Balcon de Europa to the Cueva de Nerja. The pilgrims and residents of Nerja walk from Nerja to Maro behind their patron saint “San Isidro”, the patron saint of farmers.
San Isidro Parade in Nerja
The parade of carts or the Romeria de San Isidro parades from Calle Diputacion in Nerja, passing by the Balcon de Europa, up Calle Pintada, Plaza Cantarero, and the entire national road next to the Hotel Nerja Club, Hotel Los Arcos, Mercadona de Capistrano, Oasis de Capistrano and follows the road until reaching Maro and the Nerja Caves.
San Isidro Schedules
The schedules are relative. Normally the San Isidro program is always similar. The carts and the parade of the pilgrimage usually pass through Nerja from 11am to 2pm. And arrives in Maro around 2pm or 3pm.
Photos and videos of San Isidro, Nerja.
San Isidro is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Here you can see some photos of the pilgrimage as it passes through the centre of Nerja. Thousands of people enjoy the spectacular parade of horses and floats decorated with flowers.
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What to do in San Isidro Nerja?
This day is a public holiday in Nerja. Shops may close early or change their opening hours on this day. Please note that businesses may close early or change hours on this day. Supermarkets, shops and restaurants have other hours. Mercadona and Carrefour also have special opening hours. The restaurants that are open are usually celebrating, there is live music and a festive atmosphere. We recommend that you enjoy San Isidro in a different way.
If you like the pilgrimage, you can make your own float. You must request a permit (free) from the town hall. To access the Nerja cave. This is just the registration of the vehicle to participate in the pilgrimage.
You can also walk from Nerja to Maro with your beer in hand. Enjoying the journey, dancing and singing with friends.
Where to see San Isidro Nerja?
If you want to see San Isidro from the barrier. You can see the floats pass by in one of the streets through which the pilgrimage passes. You can also see it from a bar on this same street. Example: Calle Diputacion, Plaza Cavana, Balcon de Europa, Calle Pintada, Plaza Cantarero, National Highway from Plaza Cantarero to Maro. (avenida de pescia). Or sitting under a tree next to the oasis de capistrano urbanization.
Accommodations for San Isidro in Nerja
You can book anywhere in Nerja. The pilgrimage parades from Calle Diputacion in Nerja, passing by the Balcon de Europa, up Calle Pintada, Plaza Cantarero, and along the entire national road until reaching Maro and the Nerja Caves.
Anywhere in Nerja is perfect for staying. You can book a hotel with a pool to enjoy a few days of relaxation in Nerja, a villa on Burriana beach or a cheap apartment in Nerja.
Bus Nerja – San Isidro
On the 15th from midday, the party begins in the Nerja Caves. You can walk along the pilgrimage or take the bus from Nerja. In Nerja there is a shuttle bus service to San Isidro throughout the day. You can also find taxis and uber from Nerja to Maro. There are buses every 20 minutes from Nerja. Shuttle bus service Nerja – Maro to San Isidro throughout the day.
The celebration of San Isidro in Spain
San Isidro. Nerja on May 15.
Pilgrimage: Similar to Madrid, there is a pilgrimage in which participants go to the village of San Isidro, located in the Nerja Cave. They dress in traditional costumes and carry out outdoor activities.
Religious Event: People gather to pay homage to the saint “San isidro”. Everyone asks for fertility for agriculture.
Cultural Celebrations: Concerts and DJ performances in the Cueva de Nerja area. Music stand for young and old. Dances and fairs. Cultural and recreational activities in Nerja. Hundreds of people visit Nerja on San Isidro.
Origin of the Tradition
The tradition of San Isidro Labrador in Madrid dates back to the veneration of the saint for his role in rural life and his connection with water, a vital element for agriculture. The devotion spread to other regions of Spain, including the coast of Malaga, where Nerja has adopted the festival with its own local style.
The festival of San Isidro Labrador is one of the most important festivities. The festivities include:
A beautiful pilgrimage. People dress in traditional costumes and walk to the meadow of San Isidro. The event ends at the hermitage of San Isidro.
During the celebrations, there are performances of folk music, typical dances, and cultural activities that highlight Madrid’s traditions.
It is traditional to eat typical dishes such as “calamari sandwiches”, “patatas bravas” and “churros con chocolate”. The typical drink is “aguardiente de San Isidro”.
Over the years, these celebrations have come to symbolise not only the importance of agriculture, but also the cultural identity and traditions of the communities that celebrate them.
Hotel Apartmets Toboso in the Balcon de Europa. This complex is located between the Church of Nerja and Calle Tajillo. From the Toboso hotel we can go down to El Salon beach and walk to Caletilla or Calahonda beach along the promenade.
The Toboso hotel in Nerja is located in a perfect place. They have incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The Apar Turis Toboso complex has excellent facilities, an outdoor pool, bars and restaurants.
The complex offers 12 fully equipped studios and 16 apartments in Nerja. All of them have a kitchen, bedroom, living area, private bathroom with hairdryer and air conditioning.
If you need help to book, any advice or a villa or apartment in this area of Nerja. You can write us a message and we will help you.
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