Nerja Holidays: Package Deals, Resorts and When to Go

Holidays in Nerja work best for couples, families and anyone who prefers a proper Spanish town to a purpose-built strip. The beaches are close enough to walk to from most of the centre, and the Balcón de Europa gives the evening stroll a natural focal point. Families will find the short transfer times a real help with tired children, and the cave, the beaches and the mountain village give plenty of variety over a week or a fortnight.

If you want somewhere quieter still, Frigiliana, a small village of around 2,500 people a few miles inland, offers a slower base with its castle, the Palacio de los Condes de Frigiliana and the hills of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park on its doorstep.

Nerja itself is the main base, with most of the sights close at hand. Playa de Burriana, Playa de la Calahonda, Playa del Carabeo, Playa de la Torrecilla and Playa El Salón all sit within about a mile of the centre, with El Playazo slightly further out. Heading east, Playa de Maro and the cove at La Caleta de Maro are around 2 to 3 miles away, and Playa de las Alberquillas about 4 miles, which makes them good choices for anyone after a beach away from town.

Frigiliana is the alternative for a quieter stay. It is listed among Spain's beautiful villages and suits walkers and couples who are happy to drive or take a short trip down to the coast for beach days. Trips from Nerja to the natural park, roughly 6 miles away, are easiest from either base with car hire.

April, May, June, September and November are the sweet spots. April averages highs of 23°C with only three rainy days, May reaches 24°C and June 28°C, while September holds at 27°C. November is a pleasant surprise, with highs around 22°C and typically just one rainy day, making it a good autumn escape.

July and August are the hottest months, with highs of 33°C and 32°C and almost no rain, ideal for pure beach time but warm for sightseeing. These summer weeks and other school-holiday dates tend to be the most in demand, so booking early gives you more choice. Winter stays mild at around 18°C, though March and October are the wettest months, with October averaging ten rainy days.

Two airports have direct flights from the UK. Granada (GRX) is around 43 minutes' drive from Nerja and 40 minutes from Frigiliana, while Málaga (AGP) is about 50 minutes from Nerja and 49 minutes from Frigiliana. Either way, the transfer is short enough that you can be on the beach the afternoon you land.

When you book a package holiday to Nerja, Spain, the transfer from the airport to your hotel is usually included, so you are met on arrival rather than queueing for taxis. If you plan day trips into the mountains or along the coast, car hire from either airport is worth comparing too.

A package bundles your flight, hotel and airport transfer into one booking, and when it is sold as a package it is ATOL-protected, so your money and your journey home are covered if something goes wrong. You choose your departure airport, your dates and your board basis, from room only or bed and breakfast to half board or all inclusive, and the price reflects that whole bundle.

On this page you can compare live holiday packages to Nerja, Spain from Jet2holidays, TUI holidays, loveholidays and On the Beach side by side. If you are searching for Jet2 holidays to Nerja, TUI holidays to Nerja or loveholidays deals in Nerja, the buttons let you check each one against the others. You can also check hotel prices, see tours and tickets for the Cueva de Nerja and other trips, and compare car hire.