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Popular Transportation | Other Transportation Tips | All Tips (11) I wrote this article before becoming a member but I must write it again as it is an important part of transportation concerning Nerja.
The Nr. 19 bus takes you from the airport to Malaga coach station. Runs every half hour. Fare €1. Takes about 15 minutes
From the coach station you book at the Alsina Graells office to Nerja. Current cost €3.60. Takes about 1.25 hours.
The time of the coach is printed on the ticket and the ultimate destination.
Warning !! You stow your own cases in the luggage section below the floor. This may also mean opening and closing the luggage compartment doors.
I recommend using these services for, although a taxi direct to Nerja sounds more appealing than having to change from bus to coach, a taxi will cost between €60 and €80.
If travelling from Nerja, there is a ticket office adjacent to the coach 'dock' of a portakabin style construction where you must buy your ticket for your journey (not on the coach). They understand English very well, but if you want to try your Spanish; Ida Solo means one way and Ida y Vuelta is out AND return. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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For just 90 centimos one way, you can catch the green and cream bus to the picturesque villiage of Frigiliana.
Journey time is about 15 - 20 minutes.
Buses run from Nerja from 07.20 until 20.30 (8.30pm) Mondays to Saturdays ONLY
Buses back from Frigiliana run from 07.00 until 21.00 (9.00pm) Mondays to Saturdays ONLY. NO BUSES ON SUNDAYS..
Frigiliana is up in the mountains and the views are spectacular. Market day is Wednesday and there are bars, plenty of shops and a decent restaurant.
Make sure you try the Frigiliana wine.
Fares for this bus are payable to the driver.
Note: Frigiliana may be unsuitable for wheelchair users as the streets are very steep with frequent steps. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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If on your first visit to Nerja, and especially if you have children with you, a tour of the streets can be had for €3 on what can only be described as a road train. It has two carriages and trips round the streets of Nerja past most of the bars and along the little side streets. It gives the new visitor a glimse of the scale of Nerja.
Known by the English locals as the "Wally Trolley", it starts from down by the Balcon de Europa which is on the sea front near to the main church Iglesia El Salvador. It runs quite late too, so is not just a daytime tour.
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The "Walley trolley" is not allowed to make intermediate stops due to complaints from Taxi owners claiming that people are using the 'Wally Trolley' at €3 instead of their taxis at €5.
Only a circular tour will be possible. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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Malaga is the nearest Airport to get to Nerja.
Contrary to popular belief that you can smoke just about anywhere in Spain, Malaga Airport is mainly - NO SMOKING - with designated smoking areas.
If you are extremely thirsty there is a bar close to the exit (See the map photo) where you can get an alcoholic or non alcoholic drink and smoke if you wish.
Once you have gone through passport control and collected your luggage you will see the exit doors. If you are catching the 19 bus to the coach station, (and then the coach to Nerja), go through these doors and turn right. The 19 bus stop is about 30m along and the 19 runs half hourly. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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Nerja is 50 km from Malaga.
We were 'greeted ' by our taxi driver (associated with the apartment rental, NOT Jose in my other tip) who I have to say, was a sourly British ex-pat, who seemed oblivious to the fact that we were here for a good time and a holiday, moaned the whole journey about the price of things since the Euro and wouldn't let the Small Person open a window for fresh air. (We won't use them again!)
To Nerja by cab. 60 - 90 Euros
There is an airport bus, (around 7 Euros I think). You first have to catch a bus from the Airport to Malaga central bus station, a short ride, frequent buses. Buses to Nerja end around 8pm.
On other trips, we have found retrieving hire cars from Malaga airport is a rather hellish experience, which is why we chose this option this time.
Tip - Book direct a car hire company that come and meet you and take you right to your car, rather than use an agent or broker.
Cabs back to the airport were booked they day before, with a Spanish company local to the apartments. (I have the info somewhere, will try and dig out).
Clean cars turned up right on time and drivers were pleasant, (especially nice to my Mum, who was travelling back a day or two before us). Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPhone: Buses Nerja 95 231 82 95
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Yes, the train is coming to Nerja. The proposed line from Malaga to Nerja (and possibly Maro) is on the cards, although there is much bickering at local level as to the route and stopping points. It is envisiaged that the line could be open by about 2010 - 2012 at a cost of ?900 million. However the cost of the whole Costa del Sol rail system could be ?2.3 billion. The station in Nerja is proposed to be at the location of where the buses stop now, at the top of town. Obviously, the bus station (Dock) will be relocated.
Meanwhile, the Velez Malaga to Torre del Mar Tranvia is set to start operations from next year, but the local political party think that Alsina Graells (the principal bus operator) should be compensated for loss of custom due to the Tranvia to extent of ?2.5 million. The case continues. Also the ruling party thought that trains could be bought 'off the peg' rather than having to order them to be built, so delays in start of operation seem likely.
The expected optimum for the new train line from Nerja would be for a journey between Nerja and Estapona expected to take 1.5 hours, with about 30 million passengers per year by 2010. Leave a Comment Theme: Train
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The easiest and fastest route is via the N-340, which runs along the coast. The road is twisty in some parts as it winds its way inland, providing many vantage points to see the surrounding countryside. In Nerja there are signs which guides you easily to the caves.
Theres is also a direct bus from the bus station in Marbella and Malaga which goes to the caves.
The opening hours are 10:00-14:00 & 16:00-18:30. Leave a Comment
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Getting around Nerja is easy by Taxi. 'In town' journeys only cost ?5 and are a good idea late at night to get safely back to your hotel, villa or apartment.
Taxis arrive much faster than in England and most bar owners will call one for you. Some may charge you for the phone call, however.
Also in the hottest part of the day, a taxi will save having to walk, especially uphill, in all that heat. Even more so if you have already been out walking all Morning / afternoon / Day. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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Another way to see Nerja is by Landau. This is a horse drawn carriage and can be found down at the balcon de Europa. The driver will take you anywhere you want to go or give you a circular tour of the town.
Drawback :
Not cheap. Expect to pay between €20 - €25 for the ride. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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Getting to Nerja is easy by bus from Málaga town centre. There are 2 buses stations - one main station, where there are both national and local buses passing through, and another station next to the port (only 5 minutes by taxi from the first one). The port bus station is in fact simply a kiosk on the side of the main road, with 4 or 5 bus stops serving buses to the local area/Andalucian region.
From either station you can catch a bus at regular intervals (about every 30 minutes at peak time) for less than 4 euros to Nerja. The journey lasts around an hour. Note that arriving at Nerja 'bus station' you will also find it is a kiosk on the roadside (so make sure you don't miss it!)... the staff here are friendly and informative regarding travel should you wish to continue a further journey or simply check up on a return journey timetable etc. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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