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Stunning cave, however there were disabled access points everywhere, except for the actual cave so when we were arrived we were told my mum would not be able to access. There are 438 steps inside and coming back up is hard work as the cave is quite hot and clammy. It cost us just under 40€ for one adult one child so it isn't cheap and lasts about 40 minutes and that's with stopping to take loads of photos. So we found it to be very expensive considering the caves you can enter in England quite cheaply or some times free. We were also told that we could not get the train into Nerja as it would not be available to bring us back. We wanted to get a drink after the caves as we were sweating and felt ill and were told we could not enter the restaurant as it was closing (there were still people inside and we stated we only wanted a bottle of water and would leave). All in all I wasn't really impressed and I wouldn't be doing back. The only reason I have rated 4 stars is because inside the cave is truly gorgeous it is just everything else that let's it down
Ashleigh StarrAshleigh Starr
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Great place to visit, highly recommended. Specially if you are into nature and actually taking a minute to observe and see the history coming out from all sorts of formations. Dated as over 5 million years old, so it's like touching prehistory. Cave on its own is amazing. The largest I have been to. But... it is pretty much commercially orientated, with very little information (at least without the guide tour with headphones). Some reviews mention that it is narrow and need to follow the group and very little time to take photos, which I find not true, there are two massive halls and concert are held inside the cave. You can do it at your own pace and stop and enjoy the views. At some spots, lighting could be better arranged to really pop out the shadows and highlights. Recomend buying tickets through the website to avoid one till. Spacious parking lot for those coming with the car. Pay €2 coin nn the exit gate. To summarise I feel €15 is a little too much, but whoever will want to see it will pay it.
JustinesessJustinesess
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Such a worthwhile trip - the most incredible caves, bigger than any we’ve ever visited before and a welcome oasis of cool and calm from the 35 degree temperature outside! Easy to buy our tickets online beforehand. We were sent a QR code with the tickets to scan and download an audio app - when you enter the caves there is then an interesting short audio description of each area visited. We expected it to be busy mid afternoon in July so were pleasantly surprised to be able to walk straight in with no queuing. We wore strapped summer sandals, no real need for sturdier footwear and the temp was comfortable enough to be in shorts and t-shirt with no cardi or jacket. Very clean toilets close by and a large cafe with amazing views from their balcony. Be sure to visit the Virtual Reality experience which is just beneath the cafe…it’s included in the price and was well worth the 10 minute wait - a great way to see Nerja, the surrounding landscape and the caves from a totally different perspective.
lueeze1510lueeze1510
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English / Español We visited the Caves of Nerja, Andalusia last week. if you have a car, there is extensive parking at the site. If you go from Nerja, We recommend that you go on the toy train which has one stop in a layby just along from the big white hotel on the seafront Riu Monica. It goes on the hour from 10:00 to 16:00 direct to the caves with no other stops in Nerja town. It comes back on half past the hour. You can buy tickets for the caves from a lady at the layby which normally cost €15.50 plus another €4 for the return trip on the train. You can buy tickets at the caves entrance or online which we did and we chose a time slot for entry. The caves themselves are amazing and are spectacularly tall in places. There are extensive steps inside and uneven ground so a reasonable degree of fitness is necessary. Unlike most caves, it is not cold inside as it is not that deep from the surface. We just had summer tops on and did not need a jumper. You need about 45 minutes to One hour to have a good look. There are toilets on site, a gift shop, a small museum and a Restaurant. My only issue was that the lighting inside was quite dim, so it was not easy to take a good photo. I do understand that there are some prehistoric cave paintings that need to be preserved so excess light may harm them. Still, it was worth the visit and we loved the ride on the train too. EspañolLa semana pasada visitamos las cuevas de Nerja, en Andalucía. Si tienes coche, hay un amplio aparcamiento en el lugar. Si vas desde Nerja, te recomendamos que cojas el tren de juguete, que tiene una parada en un apartadero justo al lado del gran hotel blanco Riu Monica, en primera línea de playa. Sale cada hora en punto, de 10:00 a 16:00, directo a las cuevas, sin otras paradas en la ciudad de Nerja. Vuelve a la hora y media. Puedes comprar las entradas para las cuevas a una señora en el apartadero, que normalmente cuestan 15,50 € más otros 4 € por el viaje de ida y vuelta en tren. Puedes comprar las entradas en la entrada de las cuevas o por Internet, que es lo que hicimos nosotros y elegimos un horario para entrar. Las cuevas en sí son increíbles y son espectacularmente altas en algunos lugares. Hay amplios escalones en el interior y un terreno irregular, por lo que es necesario un grado razonable de forma física. A diferencia de la mayoría de las cuevas, no hace frío en el interior, ya que no es tan profundo desde la superficie. Solo llevábamos puestas camisetas de verano y no necesitábamos un jersey. Necesitas entre 45 minutos y una hora para verlo bien. Hay baños en el lugar, una tienda de regalos, un pequeño museo y un restaurante. Mi único problema fue que la iluminación en el interior era bastante tenue, por lo que no fue fácil tomar una buena foto. Entiendo que hay algunas pinturas rupestres prehistóricas que deben conservarse, por lo que el exceso de luz puede dañarlas. Aún así, valió la pena la visita y también nos encantó el viaje en tren.
michael kentmichael kent
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The caves are a must-see! Book online if going from Nerja. There's a great little land train and you can buy both the train and entry in one ticket. It was slightly cheaper and means you don't have to queue to pick up a scannanble ticket first. (There are other deals see CUEVA DE NERJA cuevadenerja.es for more info). A 3D version of the caves is available as a complimentary extra to your cave entry. This is perfect for people who can't manage the 400 something steps with uneven surfaces. The entrance is underneath the cafe at the side. There's also some botanical gardens for those wanting a walk starting at the back of the cafe. With additional garden eating areas at the back of the cave entrance. The original cave entry point can be found here also. The caves are spectacular and keep at a steady 19 degrees C. So, there is no need to wrap up. Be prepared to be continuously wowed as you journey through the various chambers that increase in size.
ClareClare
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The Cueva de Nerja caves are known for their stunning stalactites and stalagmites, as well as the prehistoric cave paintings. It serves as a popular tourist attraction and a site of scientific interest. Plenty parking in February not long to queue and the caves were warm enough lots steps to climb there are benches dotted around may not be suitable for those with breathing issues and mobility issues - there is a virtual reality show in a building to right of ticket booth please don’t miss this absolutely amazing show you actually feel your taken back 40000 years I personally wish I’d gone into this before entering caves as it gave you a better understanding of the actual caves - beautiful restaurant botanical gardens and toilets - little picnic area in gardens the entrance fee is excellent value at approximately 17 - 25 euros discounts for families there is a machine you can buy your tickets at as well as queuing at kiosk
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Carr. de Bajada a Playa de Maro, 29787, Málaga, Spain
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The Caves of Nerja are a series of caverns close to the town of Nerja in the Province of Málaga, Spain. Stretching for almost 5 kilometres, the caverns are one of Spain's major tourist attractions. Concerts are regularly held in one of the chambers, which forms a natural amphitheatre.
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