The news for the tourism sector is encouraging. Despite the airline strikes, the virus, the war conflicts in the world and the constant warning that winter is going to make everything worse.
National and international tourists continue to choose Nerja for their holidays. Malaga in general is a perfect destination to spend the summer, spend a few days or enjoy with the family for a week.
Hotel occupancy stood at 86% for the month of July 2022 throughout the Costa del Sol according to data from the Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos), surpassing two points to the same month of the reference year, the summer of 2019 (84.20%).
The two municipalities at the ends of the province of Malaga; Nerja and Torremolinos have been the busiest. Nerja has an occupancy rate of 94.46% and Torremolinos 92.49%.
Aehcos expects to close August with 84% and September with 78%, although it looks with concern at the slowdown in international tourism
🚀 Occupation July 2022 in Malaga
Nerja – 94.46%
Torremolinos – 92.49%
Marbella: + 80%
Fuengirola: + 80%
Mijas: + 80%
Benalmadena: + 80%
Estepona: + 80%
Manilva: + 80%
Casares: + 80%
Ronda: 59%
Antequera: 30%
The tourist municipalities exceed 80% as we see in the previous data. Inland municipalities have a lower demand and have fallen considerably.
International tourists visiting the Costa del Sol.
From January to September 2022. If we compare it with 2019. (year we take as reference)
The visit of tourists from Germany shows a fall of 26.1%
The visit of French tourists has fallen by 15.9%
The visit of tourists from the United Kingdom have decreased by 13.6%
The visit of travelers from Ireland has decreased by 11.6%.
These data show that this 2% increase in occupancy in July has been offset by increased demand from national tourism
The news for the tourism sector is encouraging. Despite the airline strikes, the virus, the war conflicts in the world and the constant warning that winter is going to make everything worse.
National and international tourists continue to choose Nerja for their holidays. Malaga in general is a perfect destination to spend the summer, spend a few days or enjoy with the family for a week.
Hotel occupancy stood at 86% for the month of July 2022 throughout the Costa del Sol according to data from the Association of Hotel Entrepreneurs of the Costa del Sol (Aehcos), surpassing two points to the same month of the reference year, the summer of 2019 (84.20%).
The two municipalities at the ends of the province of Malaga; Nerja and Torremolinos have been the busiest. Nerja has an occupancy rate of 94.46% and Torremolinos 92.49%.
Aehcos expects to close August with 84% and September with 78%, although it looks with concern at the slowdown in international tourism
🚀 Occupation July 2022 in Malaga
Nerja – 94.46%
Torremolinos – 92.49%
Marbella: + 80%
Fuengirola: + 80%
Mijas: + 80%
Benalmadena: + 80%
Estepona: + 80%
Manilva: + 80%
Casares: + 80%
Ronda: 59%
Antequera: 30%
The tourist municipalities exceed 80% as we see in the previous data. Inland municipalities have a lower demand and have fallen considerably.
International tourists visiting the Costa del Sol.
From January to September 2022. If we compare it with 2019. (year we take as reference)
The visit of tourists from Germany shows a fall of 26.1%
The visit of French tourists has fallen by 15.9%
The visit of tourists from the United Kingdom have decreased by 13.6%
The visit of travelers from Ireland has decreased by 11.6%.
These data show that this 2% increase in occupancy in July has been offset by increased demand from national tourism
Walking around the Balcon de Europa tasting one of the best ice creams in Nerja is one of the pleasures of this life. If you come to Nerja you have to try the best ice cream in Nerja.
In summer, ice creams are consumed to cool us down, but in winter, ice creams are consumed for pleasure.
In Nerja we will find many ice cream parlors and they all have fantastic ice creams. If you are looking for the perfect place to buy a tub of ice cream, an ice cream cone or a slush. Here we recommend some ice cream parlors or ice cream shops.
Where can I buy an ice cream in Nerja?
In Nerja we can find ice cream parlors in various areas, beaches and downtown streets:
Ice Cream in Burriana Beach
Ice cream parlors in Playa torrecilla
Ice cream on the Balcón de Europa, Nerja
Ice cream shops in the streets of the center of Nerja
Yogurt shops in Nerja
The best ice cream parlors in Nerja
La Ibense ice cream parlor
Albi Café – Nerja Ice Cream Cafe
LA GELATERIA da Piero
Ice cream Tropy Sol
Valenciano Ice Cream Shop
Freschezza ice creams
Burriana Beach Ice Cream Parlor
CALAHONDA ice cream parlor
Ice Creams Tramontana
Ice cream parlor La Ibense Burriana Beach
Yogurteria Pinocchio Nerja.Frozen yogurt.
TUYUGÚ Frozen Frozen Yogurt
What is the best ice cream parlor in Nerja?
Recommend your best ice cream. Have you tried Nerja ice cream? You can recommend or tell us which is the best ice cream parlor in Nerja here.
In Nerja you can find very good restaurants to eat a good paella. There are many beach restaurants and restaurants in the center of Nerja where we can order a portion of paella or order a full paella.
Where do we eat the best paella in Nerja? One of the simple questions that we are going to try to solve in this article. This question has been asked several times in the Nerja Lovers Facebook group. You can see here all the best restaurants to eat a good paella in Nerja. – Check Here –
El Rincon de Encarni is a restaurant near the Hotel Parador de Nerja that offers a very good and varied menu. In this restaurant we can order a good paella, here you can see a paella
The Playa y Sol restaurant is another nice restaurant on Burriana Beach where we can eat seafood paella. The plan is perfect, a paella for 2 people, and a day at the beach to enjoy Nerja.
Rincon del Sabor Restaurant is located in a central area. C. Ruperto Andúez, 2, 29780 Nerja, Málaga. Travelers in the NerjaLovers group speak highly of the paellas served at this restaurant. You have to try new places. This is an opportunity to taste a delicious paella in this restaurant, in the Rincon del Sabor and tell us. 🙂
In Plaza Cavana we can also find some restaurants that offer paellas, Here is a paella from Cafeteria Italica in Plaza Cavana, near the Alehop Souvernirs store and the Balcon de Europa church.
Ayo’s Chiringuito. This restaurant is specialized in paellas, every day they make great paellas and you can eat your portion of paella without reserving. It is not necessary to reserve. You can also buy and pick up to go. Ayo rice is very famous. Likewise, the chiringuito de ayo and the Tintero in La Cala are well-known places in the province of Malaga. With this we encourage you to also try the Paella de Ayo and tell us your opinion.
The Bruxelles Restaurant (Restaurante Nerja de Nerja), is located in Nerja, on Burriana beach, it is a restaurant located near the Chiringuito Ayo and the Buskers Bar. The food lovers of the Nerja Lovers group speak well of this restaurant. A perfect place to eat a portion of paella on Burriana beach 🙂
This restaurant is located on Burriana Beach, it is a restaurant on the beach. Which allows you to taste the best dishes by the sea. (skewered sardines, fish, shellfish and meat). Are you a rice lover? You can’t forget to try the paella for two people or for the whole family.
🥇 The best paella in Nerja 🏆
In Nerja we can taste the best paellas in Andalusia. The typical paella of Spain can be found in many restaurants in Nerja. Enjoy the good gastronomy in Nerja. 👩👩👧👧
The authentic Valencian Paella in Nerja. (the typical Spanish paella)
The Paella meat. A good option for meat lovers.
The Mixed Paella. This paella contains seafood and meat.
Paella of lobster. A special and delicious paella.
Vegetarian Paella. Paella for lovers of vegetarian food.
Paella of seafood. The authentic paella of the Andalusian coast made with fresh seafood.
The Paella black (This paella is made with black rice).
Paella white. (Paella without colour, smell, no colorant, no saffron)
Eat a paella on Burriana beach
Here we make a list of all the recommended restaurants in the group to eat paella in Nerja, Frigiliana or Torrox. Any questions you have, you can write a comment.
On Burriana beach we can eat a good paella in the restaurants on the beach, a good paella with views of the sea is a gift from the gods. Burriana beach has very good restaurants to eat paella.
Moreno
La Barca
Jose Cruz
Bruxelles
Chiringuito Ayo
Paella on Torrecilla beach
Do you want to eat a paella on another beach in Nerja? At La Playa Torrecilla de Nerja we can eat paella with spectacular views of the sea, and enjoy the best views accompanying our paella with some sardine skewers and a good beer :-).
Torrecilla Beach Bar
Los Cobos Restaurant
Also in the Plaza de los Cangrejos we find good restaurants to eat a good paella in Nerja.
Eat paella in the center of Nerja
There are very good restaurants in Nerja to taste the best paellas. Eating an authentic Valencian paella in Nerja or seafood paella is possible in Nerja. In Nerja you can find restaurants that make paellas of all kinds. Other restaurants that are recommended in the Nerja Lovers forum are the following:
Rincon de Encarni Restaurant
Trebol Cafeteria
Rincon del Sabor Restaurant
Joanny (Plaza del Olvido)
Cafeteria Miralmar at Prolongation of Calle Carabeo in Nerja
El Nautico
Sergio’s bar
Bamboo Nerja
Benitez carrabeo street
Restaurant EL Portico Nerja
Other places to eat paella
Here we make a list of all the recommended restaurants in the group to eat paella in Nerja, Frigiliana or Torrox. Any questions you have, you can write a comment.
Ferroche (Torrox Costa promenade)
Chiringuito Jose Jimenez 34
Where to buy paella to take away?
There are many restaurants in Nerja that you can order paella and pick up at the restaurant. Today many restaurants in Nerja are offering takeaway. People in Spain order takeaway food from many establishments.
In Nerja you can order food to go.
In these places you can order your portion of paella, your roast chicken, croquettes, Russian salad, salads, soft drinks and homemade food. Highly recommended.
Grandma Carmela’s Kitchen (Before it was called “Pollos Carmela”)
What we eat today.
These two places do takeaway in Nerja. (call and pick up)
Frequently asked questions:
There are always doubts about the best places to eat. Here are some questions resolved.
Do I have to reserve a table?
In some restaurants you have to reserve a table, we recommend you make a reservation before or arrive early.
Full paella or paella portion?
This is a dilemma, each restaurant has its style.
Restaurants that offer paella portions: in Nerja we can find restaurants that serve paella portions. The restaurant makes various large or giant paellas and diners can order portions. It is what is called a “Ration of paella”, paella for 1 person, paella plate or rice plate. It is not necessary to order a large paella. Sometimes it is better to order paella dishes.
Restaurants to order complete paella: Here the concept is different. Diners order paella for 2 people, paella for 4 or 6 people. A paella is requested for the number of people. And they put the complete paella pan or pan on the table. We serve directly to the plate. Each restaurant will work in a different way.
Do I have to order the paella?
It is best to book. Nowadays it is better to book according to the number of people. Each restaurant has a different protocol.
Restaurants specializing in giant paellas it will not be necessary to reserve paella. They have portions or rations for you 🙂
Do you have any question?
Do you have any questions about paellas in Nerja?
You can consult the Nerja group or write a comment below.
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Hostal La Ermita is located in the Ermita square in Nerja. Next to the Bella Julieta cafeteria and the El Salvador pastry shop. This accommodation is a few minutes from Calahonda beach and Playa el Salon. We just have to go down Granada street and we will arrive at Plaza Cavana de Nerja.
Hostal la Ermita is a very central hostel, close to everything and is perfect for a holiday in the center of Nerja. It is only 5 minutes from the Balcon de Europa.
This accommodation has a terrace with swimming pool, restaurant and cafeteria. So we can reserve a room or also reserve a room with breakfast.
Ideal for tapas in the center of Nerja. In the restaurant we can taste their menu of the day, tapas and portions.
Near the hostel we also have the local bus stop and the Nerja taxi stop.
📺 Photos Hostal La Ermita, Nerja
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🗣 Reviews Hostal la Ermita, Nerja, Spain
This hostel has fantastic customer reviews on booking. You can see here the reviews of the hostel and what other clients say about this hostel. See reviews of Hostal La Ermita here
🏨 Other accommodation near Hostal La Ermita?
Balcon de Nerja Apartments
Plaza Canterero Apartments
Centurion Apartments
Granada Apartments
Plaza España Apartments
Malaga airport, located 50 minutes by car. If you need a transfer from Malaga airport, we recommend here some local transfers and taxis: Nerja Transfers
⭐ Offers Hostal La Ermita Nerja
To book a room in the hostel La Ermita at the best price. We recommend you book here:
Nerja está de moda. Y prueba de ello es que cada vez mas famosos visitan nuestro hermoso pueblo. Esta semana hemos podido ver al actor Antonio Banderas y parte de su equipo del Teatro SOHO en Nerja.
Antonio Bandera ha disfrutado de una Ruta en Kayak por los Acantilados de Maro, acompañado del actor Nerjeño Miguel Joven. Antonio y su equipo han podido hacer un tour desde la playa de Burriana hasta los Acantilados de Maro.
Miguel Joven es guía turístico oficial en Nerja con Educare. Si quieres hacer una excursión en Kayak o un tour desde la playa de Burriana hasta los acantilados de Maro con “Tito de Verano Azul”. Puedes contratarlo online. Se puede reservar online.
Despues del la ruta en kayak, el actor de hollywood también ha podido disfrutar de una de las paellas de Ayo. Aqui podemos ver una foto que el Chiringuito Ayo ha subido a su cuenta de instagram.
Kayak tour from Nerja. Discover the incredible cliffs of Nerja from the sea. Follow a guide on a kayak route and take in the scenery from a unique vantage point.
This is an organized tour in Nerja. A tour with a specialized guide. The excursion lasts 2 hours and a half. The starting point is Burriana Beach. Next to the Chiringuito Ayo. You can book online in several daily sessions.
See Photos of the Kayak Nerja tour
Images of the kayak tour in Nerja provided by getyourguide
We recommend booking in advance. It is a very reserved activity in Nerja. We recommend booking before. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before.
This kayak tour is given by a local company and complies with all the legal requirements of the Junta de Andalucia. You can make the reservation online in advance through
How much does a coffee cost, how much does breakfast cost, how much does it cost to eat in the street, how much does a pizza cost, how much does a loaf of bread cost, how much does a bus ticket cost, how much does a taxi cost, how much does a transfer to the airport cost?
How much does it cost to spend a night in a hotel, rent an apartment, book a restaurant, rent a car or buy fruit. Here we explain the cost of the basic services so that you can plan your trip.
In general terms, the cost of living in Nerja is similar to that of other Spanish cities, but if we compare it with European cities. Nerja is cheap. Here we leave you a list of the prices of the main products and services in Nerja so that you can plan your budget.
Bus ticket from Nerja to Malaga: 4.7€ – (BOOK HERE)
Shuttle bus from Malaga Airport to Nerja: €4.7 (BOOK HERE)
Transfer from Malaga Airport to Nerja: from €65 ~ €70 (BOOK HERE)
Transport from Nerja to Malaga Airport: Taxi or Transfer from €65 ~ €70 (BOOK HERE)
Free beer with a tapa in Nerja: €1 at the cheapest bar. The average price is €1.8 approx.
Secured paid parking per hour: €25/day
Ice cream in the Balcón de Europa: from €2.5 upwards
Drink at tuttifrutti square: from €4.5
Beer at tuttifrutti square: from €3
Coffee in a café: from €1.20 to €1.60
Full breakfast. Toast + coffee + juice: from 5 to 8 euros.
Bottle of water 1.5 liters in a shop or kiosk: €0.70 in neighborhood stores.
Hotel room in low season: €40 per night for 2 people
Rent a flat 1 bedroom for long term: from €400 per month
Buy a loaf of bread in the Nerja bakeries (from €0.80 to €1).
Only 30 cents if you buy the loaf of bread at Mercadona, Carrefour or Lidl.
Price of the Cueva Tren in Nerja: €4 (you can buy it on the train)
Normal hamburger: from €4 – Premium: from €8
Gasoline: more than 2 euros per liter
A menu of the day in a restaurant: from €10 ( drink, bread, 2 dishes + coffee or dessert)
Buy fruit in Nerja. We recommend you buy in greengrocers and neighborhood stores. The fruit in Nerja is by weight. (In some European cities it is per piece). But here you can buy by the kilo. Enjoy the products of the area: Mangoes and avocados are delicious.
If we buy at tourist sites, beach kiosks, or similar. Prices will be higher than normal.
Alcoholic beverages, drinks or beers. In Nerja they are relatively cheap when compared to other European towns or cities.
Eating on the street is cheap. Some restaurants offer pizzas from €3.5 for a complete pizza. And dishes from €5. But the normal or average prices are 6/8 euros for a portion or plate of food.
Some prices have increased after the pandemic. All this has been due to high taxes, rise in electricity, gas, consumer products, fuel, etc..
With this list we do not want to get into high price debates. Any comments complaining about prices will be deleted. This is not the purpose.
We just want to assess the average cost of things in Nerja. For travelers to have an idea of the cost of living in Nerja, the cost of eating in Nerja or the money you will spend on a trip to Nerja.
We would like to expand this list. Do you have any recommendation?
What has been amazingly cheap for you in Nerja? You can write it here in the group comments.
Travelers to Spain now need three additional documents to enter Spain.
The summer season has started in Spain, and now it is necessary to have some additional documents to enter Spain.
When the United Kingdom left the European Union, we already knew that the paperwork and bureaucracy for the mobility of British tourists would increase
Therefore, if you come to Spain on vacation you should know that now there are several things you need to take into account and there are also more documents and information that you should have on hand when traveling to Spain.
Earlier this year UK travelers needed to have their passports stamped before they were allowed to use the electronic gates at the airport. All this increased the chaos in the airports.
Rules to keep in mind if you travel to Spain:
1.- Purchased return ticket: Britons entering Spain will now need proof of a return or connecting ticket.
2.- Prove that you have enough money: It is also necessary to justify that we have enough money for our stay.
3.- Justify or prove that we have reserved accommodation in Spain. Or a place to stay in Spain. In this case we can show you a hotel reservation confirmation, proof of address if you are visiting your own property (eg a second home), or even an invitation from your host. Proof of your address is also valid if you are staying with other people, friends or family.
Other rules that must be met to enter Spain.
4.- Visitors will also need to prove that they meet the Covid-19 entry requirements.
This is one of the most beautiful activities to do in Nerja. Visiting the cliffs of Maro and Cerro Gordo in Barco is wonderful. You can rent a boat in Nerja or buy your ticket for this activity.
Discover the natural beauty of the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs by boat. Enjoy stops to swim and snorkel in some of the most striking and surprising places in the area.
This activity takes place from Nerja. From Burriana beach.
