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Nerja, Spain
Andalusia · Spain
Nerja is a small city in Andalusia, Spain with a population of 21,811. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
C+Climate
| Population | 21,811 |
| Population Density | 569 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.7528°, -3.8744° |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| State / Province | Andalusia |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.6 inches (396 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.6 inches (4 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $33,493 |
| Median Age | 44.9 years |
About Nerja
Nerja is a small city in Spain (Andalusia) with a population of 21,811. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Madrid.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Nerja vs Spain Average
Income: Nerja vs Spain
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $33,493 |
| 55% below Spain avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Establishments (County) | 1,658 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Nerja
Nerja has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 313 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Spain avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 38.3 sq mi (99.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 569/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7528°N, 3.8744°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1680 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 70 | 65 km |
| 2016 | MOROCCO | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1804 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 2 | 79 km |
| 1522 | ALBORAN SEA | Earthquake | - | 1,000 | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Nerja has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.1").
Schools in Nerja
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio San Miguel | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto de Educación Secundaria Sierra Almijara | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio El Badén | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Las Maravillas | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Virgen del Mar | - | - | - | - |
| Nueva Nerja | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Narixa | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto El Chaparil | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Juan Herrera | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Nerja
18 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| esRadio Granada | culture, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Onda Cero Granada | news, talk | UNKNOWN | |
| Radio Almaina | community radio, free radio | OGG 128 kbps | |
| Cope Granada | entretenimiento, local news | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Canal Sur radio Granada | local news, news | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Canal Axarquía 89.6 FM | entretenimiento, hits | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Jose Antonio Ruiz Garcíaº | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| COPE Granada-Sta.Fe | actualidad, cope | MP3 56 kbps | |
| RNE Radio 5 Granada | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Ondacero Granada | culture, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Cadena SER Granada | culture, news | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Almaina 64kbps | community radio, freedom | OGG 64 kbps | |
| Radio Cehel Albuñol | flamenco, noticias | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alhendín FM | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Feel Good Radio Costa del Sol | 00s, 80s | MP3 160 kbps | |
| Radio sin barreras | - | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Ilíberis | music, news | AAC 128 kbps | |
| Radio Albolote | culture, music | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Nerja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Fábrica de Azúcar/Museo del Azúcar | ||||
| Casa Cervantes | ||||
| Centro de Arte Contemporáneo | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Casa del Apero | ||||
| Museo Arqueológico Cueva de Siete Palacios | ||||
| Museo de Artes y Costumbres | ||||
| Museo de Nerja | ||||
| Museo de Vélez-Málaga | ||||
| Museo del Bonsai | ||||
| Museo Micológico | ||||
| Museo Molino de Hadriano | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Semana Santa | ||||
| Nave Museo de la Agrupación Cofrade de Vélez Málaga |
Libraries in Nerja
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Federico Vahey | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cómpeta Juan Moreau Tamayo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bliblioteca Pública Miguel Hernández | 0.0 | |||||
| Salvador Rueda | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Nerja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barato de Vélez-Málaga | |||||
| Flea Market - Domingo Sunday | |||||
| Mercadillo | |||||
| Mercadillo (sólo los Viernes, only Fridays) | |||||
| Mercadillo Municipal | |||||
| Mercadillos | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos Lunes Monday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Miércoles Wednesday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercadillos, Viernes,Friday | |||||
| Mercado Calle Conjunto Colonia del Puerto 1 | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Almuñécar | |||||
| Nerja Market | |||||
| Otawa Flea market | |||||
| Torre del Mar Market |
Hotels in Nerja
35 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Nerja
140 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nerja
30 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Nerja
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nerja
4 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nerja
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Nerja
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Nerja
4 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nerja
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nerja
11 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Nerja
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Nerja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Beer Garage |
Stadiums & Teams in Nerja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Nerja
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación de Esquí y Montaña de Sierra Nevada | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Nerja
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport | AGP | Large Airport |
| Armilla Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| F.G.L. Airport Granada-Jaén Airport | GRX | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de Antequera | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo de Loja | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo Juan Espadafor | - | Small Airport |
| AeroVeleta ULM | - | Small Airport |
| Alhama de Granada Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campo de vuelo de Villanueva del Trabuco | - | Small Airport |
| Jayena Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Axarquía-Leoni Benabu Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Nerja
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Oficina de Correos |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nerja
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ermita de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias | |
| Ermita Ventorrillo Santo Cristo | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra SRA. de las Maravillas | |
| Iglesia El Salvador | |
| Iglesia San Miguel |
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Public Holidays in Spain
32 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Nerja
What is the population of Nerja?
Nerja has a population of 21,811 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 569 people per square mile, spread across 38.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Nerja expensive to live in?
The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Nerja?
Nerja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches, with 1.6 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Nerja?
There are 1,658 business establishments in the area.