For cyclists Nerja offers a diverse terrain, including coastal roads, mountainous landscapes, and scenic routes through charming villages. This variety caters to cyclists of all abilities. Add that to a mild Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine throughout the year. Cyclists will appreciate the favorable weather conditions, which allow for cycling adventures almost any time of the year.

Nerja’s combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and fantastic roads make it a popular destination for cyclists seeking a memorable cycling experience on the Costa del Sol. The town of Nerja remains one of the jewels on the Costa del Sol. Once a sleepy fishing village, Nerja is one of the few places to have kept its traditional charm, with whitewashed houses, narrow streets and all the modernamenities you could hope for.

Geographically speaking, you couldn’t hope for a better location. Nerja sits at the mouth of the Chillar River and is wedged in between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains of the Sierras de Tejeda.

The name “Nerja” is derived from the word “narixa”, an Arabic term which translates to “bountiful spring.” The abundance of water in this area gives Nerja a tropical feel, a lushness that contributed to its significance in the sugar cane industry in the early 20th century. There are two protected areas that sit right on Nerja’s boundaries. The Sierra de Tejada and Almijarra Natural Park and the natural area of the Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo. They both provide some spectacular cycling.