The Terral is what the land wind is called in the Malaga area. There are several types of Terral. “The warm summer terral, the very dry and warm terral.
People in Malaga don’t want to hear this word. The terral synonymous with heat.
How to fight the terral?
The terral is like a wave of extreme chlor. Avoid going outside at times of maximum sun exposure. Drink plenty of water and hydrate well and have air conditioning or a fan in the house.
The terral causes the temperatures in the province of Malaga to rise. The thermometers rise and the heat rises.
Aemet explains how to identify the terral.
what is Terral?
It is a land breeze that blows at night from the land towards the sea. This happens as the land surface cools faster than the sea surface. The air comes from the north and when it reaches Malaga it meets the mountains and mountain ranges (Montes de Malaga and Sierra de Tejeda and Alhama), producing the Foehn effect. This causes the wind coming from the north to rise to pass the mountains and quickly descend towards the sea when it reaches the coast.
How is the Terral formed?
As it descends to the sea, this air gains a lot of pressure, an energy that is difficult to release. And it begins to compensate thermodynamically with the loss of humidity and increase in internal temperature. This is called ‘adiabatic compression’.
It is at this time when the temperature of all the towns of Malaga begins to rise. It can rise more than 10 degrees in 2 or 3 hours.
The terral of Malaga is not air that comes from Africa, it is an air that comes from the north of Spain that goes up the mountains very quickly and goes down to the sea. The terra de Malaga is also different from the extreme heat waves that can occur in the province.
The Caminito del Rey is a famous trail located in the province of Málaga, in southern Spain. It is located specifically in the Gaitanes Gorge, in the municipality of Álora, and connects the municipalities of Ardales and El Chorro. This path is known for its stunning natural beauty and its walkways hanging over a deep gorge, offering spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
History of the Caminito del Rey
The Caminito del Rey was built between 1901 and 1905 to facilitate access to workers at the Chorro hydroelectric plant, a former electricity factory, who needed a safe path to transport materials and carry out work in the area. The name of the path comes from the King of Spain Alfonso XIII, who inaugurated it in 1921 during a visit to the area.
Over the years, the Caminito del Rey fell into a state of disrepair and became dangerous, leading to its closure in 2000. Over the years, it became a popular spot for adventurers and climbers, although many took risks by doing so due to the lack of security.
Is the Caminito del Rey dangerous?
The trail was very dangerous before the restoration. Many people walked the trail without protection. We can still see some videos on the internet. Before it was restored, it could be one of the most dangerous trails in the world.
Video of the dangerous Caminito del Rey
The original version. Filmed with a Sony handycam. No clipping. This video was recorded before the restoration. The path looked pitiful and very dangerous. Would you be able to walk there?
Restoration and New Caminito del Rey
In 2015, the Caminito del Rey was completely restored and reopened to the public. The restoration included rebuilding the walkways and improving security, making the trail accessible and safe for visitors.
Most of the materials were brought in by helicopter due to the difficulty of access.
Since then, it has attracted thousands of tourists every year, becoming one of the main tourist attractions in this area of Malaga.
Here is the video of the restoration of the Caminito del Rey.
Amazing experience from Nerja
Visiting the Caminito del Rey offers a variety of experiences:
Hiking: The route is approximately 7.7 km long, with walkways that stretch along cliffs and stunning views of the gorge and the river.
Nature: The natural environment is impressive, with rock formations, vegetation and the possibility of observing local fauna.
Photography: The panoramic views and dramatic landscape make it an ideal place for photography lovers.
Outdoor activities: In addition to hiking, the area offers opportunities for climbing, cycling and other outdoor activities.
Culture and history: Visitors can learn about the history of the path and its importance in the industrialization of the region.
The Caminito del Rey is, without a doubt, a unique experience that combines adventure, natural beauty and a touch of history.
Don’t think twice and book your visit to the Caminito del Rey. You can go on organised tours from Nerja or visit on your own. You don’t need a guide to visit. It’s all very safe and you are always accompanied by other people during the tour.
🗺 How to get to the Caminito del Rey from Nerja
Getting there is very easy, we can go by bus, own or rental car, private transfer or taxi and also with a group or organized excursion. There are many tours to the Caminito del Rey with all kinds of extras.
🚌 Go by bus to the Caminito del Rey from Nerja.
This option is more difficult, keep in mind that you will have to take several buses to get to the area. and then take a taxi from the nearest town to the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes or the beginning of the Caminito del Rey.
🚗 Go by car from Nerja.
You can go by car. If you don’t have a vehicle you can rent a car in Nerja. It is very easy to get there by car from Nerja.
If you go by car you have to park in the area. There is usually parking in the area before you cross the tunnel that will take you to the gorge. (the tunnel is crossed on foot).
From Nerja to the Caminito del Rey there are approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. (118km)
This is the second option, you can book a taxi or private transfer that will take you from Nerja to the Caminito del Rey. The transfer will pick you up after your journey and will bring you back from Ardales to Nerja.
🚶♂️ Book a tour from Nerja to the Caminito del Rey
The easiest option. Book an organized excursion from Nerja to the Caminito del Rey. They pick you up in Nerja, take you to the king’s path, take you on a tour and explain everything in detail. And they take him back by bus to Nerja.
Book a guided tour of the Caminito del Rey
The meeting point for the start of the activity is at the start of the path. You can book and buy your tickets with a guided tour. BUY A GUIDED TOUR
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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From Nerja you can visit some of the most touristic cities and towns in the Axarquia area, Malaga or the Granada area. All the towns in the area are very well connected and we can go by bus from the Nerja bus station or we can also hire a private transfer.
In this article we are going to recommend some free tours with local guides to book when you visit the Axarquia. In this case you can be staying in Nerja or any other town in the area.
We start with the Free tour of Nerja, if you are in the area, join the Nerja cominantes, you can sign up for the free tour online before your visit, reserve your place and discover the city with a local Nerja expert. In the Nerja Free Tour you will learn the history of the Balcon de Europa, the Chanquete Boat and some details of the Church of El Salvador and the streets of the Center of Nerja. More details of the tour here: ➡ BOOK TOUR HERE
Are you in Frigiliana and don’t know where to start? Stop at a bar, have a beer with a tasting tapa and book a free tour. The Frigiliana free tour is a perfect way to discover the history of Frigiliana, its streets and the main monuments of Frigiliana. This small town in the mountains is only 5 km from Nerja. You can go by bus from Nerja to Frigiliana easily. (also in Taxi). On the Frigiliana Free Tour. On the walking tour through Frigiliana we will get to know the Plaza del Ingenio 3 of Frigiliana, the steep and cobbled streets of Frigiliana, we will discover the history of Frigiliana (Malaga), the old sugarcane honey factory, (The only one that continues to work in all of Europe) . We will visit the most emblematic monuments such as the Old Fountain, Los Reales Pósitos or the Church of San Antonio. More information about the tour here ➡ BOOK TOUR HERE
We always recommend to stay overnight in Nerja, to make the most of the last day of your trip in a boutique hotel in Nerja, a flat or a villa. You can make the most of every last minute and you can get to the airport in 1 hour with a private transfer from Nerja to Malaga Airport.
But there are always exceptions. Here are some examples:
I am looking for a hotel near the airport because our flight leaves early. Our flight leaves early and I want to sleep in Malaga near the airport.
I have the flight in the evening. I arrive late in Malaga and I want to rest before starting my holiday. Or the other way around. I want to spend the night in Malaga.
I want to get to Nerja by bus and the cheap buses from Malaga airport to Nerja do not work at night. So we need to spend the night in a hotel in Malaga and take the bus in the morning.
Rent a car: I need to drop off the rental car in Malaga the day before or pick up the rental car the day after.
Discover Malaga: I want to spend one day in Malaga. (the last day of my trip or the first day), and visit some of the most important things to see in Malaga.
As we have mentioned before, there are many situations in which it is more profitable to book a hotel near the airport, and for this reason we have selected here a list of hotels in Malaga near the airport.
Ibis Budget Málaga Airport
The Ibis Budget Hotel is perfect for travelers looking for a cheap hotel near the Airport. Prices from €40 to €60 per night. The hotel is only 3 km from the Malaga Airport area. If you are looking for a cheap hotel to spend the night, a clean, valued hotel, and a recognized hotel chain. We recommend the Hotel Ibis Budget Málaga Airport Avenida de Velázquez.
This hotel is next to the road / highway. It is not a fancy hotel. If you are looking for a luxurious hotel in Malaga, we recommend you to see the best hotels in the center of Malaga
The Ibis hotel has a fantastic price for stays of one or two nights. We always recommend booking in advance to get a better price.
Hilton Garden Inn Málaga
This hotel is very close to the Airport, also very close to the Ibis hotel. This hotel has more complete facilities than the previous one. It is an ideal hotel for sportsmen and business travellers.
If you are looking for a modern hotel, we recommend the Hilton Garden Inn Malaga hotel. The hotel is very close to the José María Martín Carpena Sports Palace and the Ciudad de Málaga Athletics Stadium. It is also very close to the Puerta Blanca metro station.
From the hotel we can easily get to any point in the city (Calle Larios, Malaga Cathedral, Restaurants, Plaza Mayor or Malaga Airport).
Holiday Inn Express Málaga Airport
This hotel is the closest hotel to Malaga Airport. This is why it is almost always complete. If you are looking for a nearby hotel, just to sleep, spend the night and fly. We recommend this hotel. But beware, this hotel is in high demand due to its proximity to the airport. We recommend you book in advance.
The rooms at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Malaga are double and family rooms. They are modern and functional rooms. The hotel has free WIFI in all its facilities. It is also a hotel with free private parking for all its clients.
The price is also very cheap. Rates from €55 per night with breakfast included. See here more information about the Holiday Inn Express Malaga Airport
Parador de Málaga Golf
This is another hotel very close to the Airport. This hotel is very well connected to the Ikea area of Malaga, Plaza Mayor, Leroy Merlin and Bricomart. The Hotel Parador Malaga Golf is ideal for sleeping near Malaga Airport.
If you are a golf fan, we recommend you bring your equipment to practice golf. The Parador Malaga Golf hotel has an 18-hole course and is very close to Malaga Airport.
It is located in the area of the shopping center that has the same name. The Hotel Málaga Nostrum is a perfect hotel for leisure, business and very close to the airport. From the Malaga Nostrum hotel we can reach the center of Malaga by car.
The hotel is 5 minutes from Malaga Airport and 6 km from Malaga Train Station – “Maria Zambrano” AVE Station and the Port of Malaga. The Malaga Nostrum hotel has airport transfers on a budget.
Hotel Zen Airport
This hotel is located in a residential area of the Costa del Sol, the hotel is located on the outskirts of Malaga, in Torremolinos, a 12-minute walk from La Colina train station and 5 km from the shopping center Plaza Mayor of Malaga.
The rooms are perfect for sleeping near the Costa del Sol Airport, they are beautiful and functional rooms. The entire hotel has free Wi-Fi. There are rooms with pool views, double rooms and rooms for 3 or 4 people.
The hotel has breakfast included for a supplement. You can choose your reservation with breakfast or without breakfast. There is also an on-site restaurant, heated outdoor pool, playground, fitness center for sports, and paid parking on the premises. The Zen Airport hotel It has a free shuttle service to the airport.
Hotel Puente Real Torremolinos
This spectacular hotel is located on the beachfront of Torremolinos. If you are looking for a hotel on the Costa del Sol and near Malaga Airport. This is a good option. The hotel is only a 15-minute walk from the center of Torremolinos and is a perfect hotel for families. (this is a family hotel).
The Puente Real hotel is perfectly connected to Malaga Airport and the city centre. The hotel is located just a few minutes from the Costa del Sol airport and 20/25 minutes from the train and bus stations in Malaga.
⭐ Tips and interesting links:
Cheap bus from Airport to Nerja
Transfer to Malaga Airport
Car rental in Malaga
Hotels in Nerja
⭐ Luxury Hotels near Malaga Airport
Near the airport you can easily find luxury services, we can recommend private transfers to any hotel in the province of Malaga, fast and safe transfer. Luxury Hotels in Malaga, Nerja, Marbella, Mijas or Torremolinos. If you are looking for a luxury hotel in Malaga. Leave us a comment and we’ll help you choose.
⭐ Cheap Hotels near Malaga Airport
The Inn and express hotels are close to the airport and we can sleep for less than €50 a few minutes from the airport.
⭐ hotels near malaga airport with free shuttle service
Many hotels have free shuttle services to Malaga airport.
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The Malaga bus network works very well. (but you have to adapt to the schedules). If you can not adapt to the schedules. We recommend you book a private transfer service or a shared transfer.
Today we explain how to get to Nerja by bus from the airport.
It is very easy to get to Nerja from Malaga airport. On the Costa del Sol there is a very good transport network from Malaga to Nerja or any other part of Andalucia. From Malaga airport you can get to Nerja by bus, shuttle bus (with prior reservation), shuttle bus, taxi, private transfer or car.
Here we explain in detail how to get by bus from Malaga Airport to Nerja. How to book online and how to take the bus from Malaga airport or Malaga city centre.
To get by bus from the airport to Nerja there are two options that we detail below.
Practical tips: People in Spain usually book buses through a mobile app or at the ticket window at the bus station.
Book direct shutle bus from Malaga Airport to Nerja
To book the bus we access the website www.alsa.com. We mark Point of departure: “Malaga Airport” and Destination: “Nerja”, then we put the day and number of people and press “SEARCH”. and the available services will appear. Normally there is a direct service every day.
Book online Bus Malaga Airport to Nerja
It’s very easy. Just download the alsa.com app and look for the available options to book. You must enter the following details:
Departure point: Malaga Airport
Destination: Nerja
Departure date: Enter the dates and time of your arrival.
Return date: Enter the return date if you want to book the return ticket. Do not enter the date if you only want to book the arrival ticket.
Passengers: Enter the number of passengers and their age.
You can reserve the seats you need.
Price Bus Malaga Airport to Nerja
The price is indicated at the time of booking. Currently the price is €5.35+0.50. Total price: €5.85 with the service fee. But there are cheaper offers if you are an Alsa customer.
Choosing a seat on the bus and other extras:
Available extras:
a) Seat selection. If we change seats it has an extra cost: Changing your automatically allocated seat may incur extra charges depending on demand for certain seats from passengers and optimization of vehicle occupancy, among other considerations. Choose your favorite seats from €2.00
b) Collaborate to offset your carbon footprint. You can make a donation to plant trees. from €0.01
c) Extra luggage. The purchase of extra baggage allows you to carry only 1 additional item of maximum 25 kg. Your ticket includes the transport of a small hand-held accessory, which must fit in the trays located above the seats, and a suitcase or backpack of up to 20 kg*. Extra luggage from: €5.00
d) Animal companion. You can travel with a pet on the bus. You can see the conditions directly on the alsa website. From €2.68 extra.
e) Sports equipment. You can travel with sports equipment, skis, surfboard, trekking poles and folding bikes. From €5.00 extra. Electric scooters are not allowed. Please inform yourself before booking about the conditions for sports equipment.
Shuttle bus timetable from Malaga airport to Nerja
The direct bus from the airport to Nerja takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes. The bus only has one stop in Torre del Mar. Normally the bus runs at around 14.30h. But we recommend to book in advance on the official website.
The direct bus is only available 1 time each day
The shuttle bus is perfect for travellers arriving at the airport in the morning. You can wait at the airport until the bus departs. The bus will take you directly to the bus station in Nerja. (some sundays it is not available).
15:00 Stop-off. Malaga, Spain (Malaga Bus Station)
15:05 Stop-off. Malaga Port (Muelle Heredia)
15:45 Stop-off. Torre Del Mar
16:15 Arrival. Nerja, Spain
Shuttle bus from Malaga to Nerja (every 60 minutes)
This Alsa bus is the normal line from Malaga to Nerja. If you cannot take the direct bus from the airport because you arrive at a different time, you can take the train or bus to the centre of Malaga and take a bus from Malaga to Nerja. There is a service available from 8am to 11pm.
If we cannot find a direct bus from the airport. We can choose this second option. In this case we take a bus or metro from the airport to the center of Malaga. And when we are in the center of Malaga we take a bus to Nerja. This option is available all day. And there are buses every hour until 11:00 p.m. at night.
1.- Airport to Malaga: Book a bus from Malaga Airport to Malaga city centre. Or take the fast train from the airport to Maria Zambrano station in the centre of Malaga.
2.- Malaga to Nerja: When we are at the bus station in Malaga or Malaga centre, we buy a bus ticket to Nerja. (There are buses from Malaga to Nerja every hour).
Bus tickets can be bought at the ticket window at the station or on the alsa.com website. If you buy the tickets online you can get discounts and it is cheaper.
Tips, additional information, advice and frequently asked questions:
All these questions have been solved in the group, but if you have more doubts. you can write below in the comments and we will help you.
The bus is the cheapest way to travel to Nerja from Malaga airport. (but there are also other ways to get to Nerja).
🚌 Book bus: To book the bus from Malaga to Nerja you must use Alsa transport. The bus will take you from Malaga to Nerja bus station. —> See timetable at alsa.com
👩✈️ If you are looking for a direct transfer from the airport to your accommodation, including luggage transfer, speed and professionalism. We recommend you to book a transfer: —> See here the best airport transfer options.
🚗 If you want to travel independently, we recommend booking a rental car. You can book a car at the airport or at a local company in Nerja (recommended). —> See here for cheap car hire in Nerja.
All information provided is for information purposes only. Prices are subject to change at any time. We recommend consulting the official website before booking flights or any other transport.
If you have any doubts. You can write below in the comments and we will help you.
This accommodation is on the beach of Malaga. Hotel on the beachfront in Malaga. The luxurious Gran Hotel is located in the center of Malaga, 10 meters from La Malagueta Beach.
This impressive hotel is a listed building from the 20th century. Luxurious hotel with spa and swimming pool, rooms with an exceptional decoration. A dream hotel in the center of Malaga.
This is one of the most luxurious hotels in Malaga. It is within the category of 5-star Grand Luxury hotels in Malaga.
Visit the Picasso Museum in Malaga. One of the most important museums in Spain. With this guided tour of the Picasso Museum in Malaga we will discover the work of one of the greatest geniuses of 20th century painting. This is an exclusive and mandatory tour if you visit Malaga!
