Nerja Caves break visitor record in 2025

The Cueva de Nerja remains one of Andalusia's most-visited attractions. The foundation that runs the caves reports a strong year, with visitor numbers approaching pre-pandemic levels, driven in particular by international guests from the Nordics, Germany and the UK.

The caves were discovered in 1959 by a group of teenagers from the village of Maro and contain one of the largest known stalagmites in the world. The dramatic Salón del Cataclismo and Sala de la Cascada also host the annual Festival Internacional de Música y Danza each summer, when opera singers and ballet companies perform in unrivalled acoustics.

To manage demand, timed-entry tickets are now required and the number of visitors per hour is capped to protect the cave climate. Booking online in advance is recommended, especially during Easter and the summer.

Good to know - The temperature inside the caves is a constant 19 °C — bring a light jacket. - The full route takes around 45 minutes and includes many steps. - Bus N-340 from Nerja centre stops right at the cave entrance.