La Cueva de Nerja es uno de los enclaves naturales y culturales más fascinantes de la Costa del Sol. Descubierta en 1959, se extiende a lo largo de casi 5 kilómetros de galerías subterráneas que albergan espectaculares formaciones de estalactitas y estalagmitas, así como pinturas rupestres con más de 40.000 años de antigüedad, consideradas entre las más antiguas conocidas en Europa. Conocida como la “Catedral Natural de la Costa del Sol”, ofrece un recorrido asombroso por sus grandes salas, como la Sala del Cataclismo o la Sala del Belén. A tan solo unos minutos del centro de Nerja, es una visita imprescindible para los amantes de la historia, la naturaleza y la belleza única que esconde el interior de la tierra.

The Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park extends as a natural border between the provinces of Málaga and Granada, with the Sierra de Tejeda and Almijara in the Málaga Axarquía and Alhama in the western area of Granada. Its peaks, such as the 2,065-metre Tejeda peak, offer spectacular views of the Mediterranean coast and the surrounding mountains, making it a prime destination for hikers and mountaineers.

The landscape combines ridges and ravines in shades of white and grey due to the abundant marble in the area, with forests of Aleppo pine, black pine, and laricio pine, and in higher and shady areas, melojo oaks and maples. The Tejeda of Salto del Caballo stands out, being the southernmost in the Iberian Peninsula and one of the best in Andalucía. The fauna includes golden eagles and Bonelli's eagles, as well as the Iberian ibex, a species exclusive to the Iberian Peninsula with one of its largest populations in the park.

Rivers and streams traverse steep slopes, creating spectacular waterfalls such as the Petrified Trees and gorges known as Cahorros. The area also houses the Nerja Cave, declared a National Monument, and the Maroma sinkhole, showcasing the geological and archaeological richness of the park.

The territory has a distinct cultural heritage, with Muslim, Roman, and Moorish influences visible in its white villages and in constructions such as the Alminar Tower in Salares. The local gastronomy reflects this diversity with mountain stews, game meats, kid, artisanal goat cheeses, and muscat wines, celebrated in events such as the Night of Wine in Cómpeta. This park combines nature, history, and tradition, offering visitors a unique experience amidst mountains, flora and fauna, and the cultural wealth of the Axarquía.

The Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Area offers a spectacular environment of cliffs, coves, and hanging agricultural terraces with unique views from the Torre de Maro. Its natural wealth encompasses both land and sea: pine forests, unique plant species such as boxwood, seabirds, seabeds with posidonia, fish, and corals. It also houses archaeological heritage such as the Nerja Cave and Roman remains. Ideal for hiking, diving, or boat trips, this site combines natural beauty, biodiversity, and historical legacy.

Nerja, located to the east of the Costa del Sol, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra de Almijara, Tejeda, and Alhama, is a perfect enclave for hiking. One of its most emblematic routes is the challenging ascent to Pico del Cielo, which reaches an altitude of 1,508 metres just six kilometres from the sea. The trail, with a height difference of 1,200 metres over just 7 km, traverses landscapes ranging from pine forests to mountain scrub, offering spectacular views towards Granada, the Axarquía, the sea, and, on clear days, even Africa. The summit rewards the effort with an exceptional panoramic view of the entire range.