Once the obstacles were removed the boys were able to lower themselves into what was a giant cavern full of unusual rock formations, skeletal remains and ceramic pottery. Full of excitement about their discovery the boys rushed home to tell family, friends and teachers what they had found in the sinkhole.
During the winter the Nerja Caves are open from — Closes at with an entry every 30 minutes. During the summer the Nerja Caves are open from — Closes at with an entry every 30 minutes. To visit the caves without a guided talk you are first presented with an audio-visual presentation that describes the caves in detail so you understand the history of the Nerja Caves and their importance both geographically and culturally.
You are then free to enter the caves and visit the different chambers while listening to an audio guided tour that lasts around 45 minutes. Besides the self-guided and guided tours above the Cuevas de Nerja also offer exclusive special tours such as:. This tour does not include a visit to tourist galleries and is not recommended for children under 10 years-years-old.
Parking is readily available although if you prefer you can use the bus service direct from Nerja bus station. Buses run regularly throughout the day at a cost of approx one euro. You can check the bus timetable below. The Nerja caves offer a number of different tours.
A general tour will take you through areas known as the tourist galleries and lasts approximately 45 minutes.
If you need help, check our section about Nerja for finding out how to get from Malaga to Nerja. Credit cards accepted. Home Quote Language. Nerja Caves This cave is situated in the locality of Maro, inside the municipality of Nerja, in the province of Malaga. History of the Nerja Cave The cave was discovered by 5 lads that were in the area hunting bats in , who, whilst investigating a fissure in a well-known well, discovered that in its interior there was a great empty area and even skeletons lying next to ceramics, which caused them to run out of there and went to notify what they had found.
Investigations in the Nerja Cave The investigation research have not concluded in the cave and they are still investigating to continue to discover the entire cave and its different galleries.
These opening hours are from am till 6pm. The Nerja Caves are found in Maro, 4km from Nerja. To get here by car, you have two options: on the old national road or the A7 motorway. Shortly after you will arrive at the Maro roundabout and you will have to take the second exit. Now all you have to do is continue up the hill, past the hotel Al-Andalus, and park your car outside the caves.
Worry not, it is all quite well signposted. Now you have to head towards the sea and take the last roundabout, there take the second exit.
You will now be arriving at the Maro roundabout, take the second exit and continue up the hill to arrive the caves. The regular excursion consists of an audiovisual projection that lasts and 10 minutes, and a minute visit through all its rooms. This includes an audio guide. You can also go on special visits to the caves, when the caves are closed to the general public. You will be in a small group with a Spanish tour guide these come in three types:.
You will be able to see how Nerja has changed over the years and discover some of the artifacts found in the area which date back to ancient times.
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