What to do in March in Nerja, Spain - 2024

Nerja is a municipality in the province of Malaga (Spain) and it is the eastern-most town in the Axarquia region.
Nerja has a mild climate all year round, which allows the cultivation of subtropical fruits such as custard apple, avocado or mango.


Before we have a look at what you can do in Nerja, let's first look at the weather you can expect in March.

March weather in Nerja Spain

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in March in Nerja Spain, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if March is comfortable or humid

Generally, March in Nerja Spain will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 69°F / 21°C. Due to the dry air, it will feel very comfortable. During the night, it will cool down to around 51°F / 11°C.

Nerja Spain has rainy days in March. You can expect around 10 rainy days, with on average 2.9 inches / 73 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for March 2024 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Nerja

Nerja has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

Nerja Sea Kayak Tour
Trip/Tour/ExcursionThroughout the Year
Nerja Sea Kayak Tour is an affordable tour.
Get details here.
Cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo trip
Trip/Tour/ExcursionThroughout the Year
Cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo trip is a boat ride.
See details here.
Half-Day Nerja and Frigiliana
Trip/Tour/ExcursionThroughout the Year
Half-Day Nerja and Frigiliana is a nice trip.
See details here.
Easter / Semana Santa
Event/FestivalMarch, April
Easter or Semana Santa is held every year. Semana Santa usually falls in late March and/or early April. In Spain, the festivities begin on Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos) and last until Easter Monday (Lunes de Pascua).

Shopping in Nerja

As the town has no specific centre, shops, banks, bars and eateries are scattered throughout the town. There are also foreign exchange bureaus around the lower part of town which give better rates than in Britain, with no commission. They change British pounds, Scandinavian currencies and American and Canadian dollars. Sometimes other currencies.

  • California Boutique - C. Almte. Ferrándiz, 72, 29780 Nerja
  • La Cueva Moda - C. Carmen, 5, 29780 Nerja

Activities in Nerja

Theatre
English movies are usually played on Tuesdays at Cinesur.

Learn Spanish
Learn Spanish, with special classes and activities for 50+ https://www.idnerja.com/

Pilates and Yoga
Pilates and Air Yoga in Nerja: https://www.mytradereview.es/pilates-air-yoga-nerja.html

Golf
If you want to play golf during your vacations, Nerja has got some impressive courses like Club Internacional de Nerja and Lessaggro cars & golf.

Tennis
There are quite a few tennis courts in the town such as the Nerja Padel.

Restaurants in Nerja

The gastronomy of Nerja is typically Mediterranean, with an abundance of fresh fish and tropical fruits. Typical local dishes are:

  • almond soup, etc.
  • fried pumpkin,
  • batatillas in sugar cane honey,
  • Taberna de Pepe
  • ajocolorao,
  • pickled anchovies,
  • Nerjeña style kid,
  • avocado salad,
  • Restaurante la Puntilla
  • La Marina Marisqueria
  • Nerja cabbage,
  • ajoblanco with grapes,

More things to see in Nerja

Acueducto Del Aguila
Acueducto Del Aguila, is a marvelous piece of civil work built in the 19th century to serve the purpose of transporting water to sugar mills.

Cueva de Nerja
Cueva de Nerja, According to some sources, the 3rd. most visited tourist destinations in Spain. The cave is home to the largest stalagmite rock in the world. The caves are almost an art gallery that exhibits some of the oldest pieces of art known to man. Some caves are said to be more than 3000 years old. There is a free visit from Monday to Friday at 9:30 hours for 60 people, but only for members of the European Union. https://entradas.cuevadenerja.es/en

The Beaches
Nerja has a number of beaches each with distinct characteristics and amusement to offer.

Museo de Nerja
Museo de Nerja (Museum of Nerja), museum is a good place to see the history of Nerja. The entrance fee is very reasonable. You can also purchase a combined ticket with access to the nearby caves. https://entradas.cuevadenerja.es/en

Balcon de Europa
Balcon de Europa (Balcony of Europe), is an astonishing piece of art present at the top of a cliff, and the view from the cliff is enough to mitigate all your sorrows and make you feel a little more alive.

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