Plaza de España, Nerja Square

Address: Plaza de España, Nerja, 29780 Nerja, Málaga, Spain

Hours: Public square, open 24 hours

Admission: Free

Plaza de España is the main town square in Nerja on the Málaga coast of Andalusia, Spain, serving as a central social and commercial space for residents and visitors.

The pedestrian plaza is lined with cafés, restaurants and seating areas and frequently hosts street performers and local gatherings; it is a common meeting point for walks to nearby beaches and the coastal promenade. The town’s parish church, Parroquia de El Salvador, and the Balcón de Europa viewpoint are within a short walk of the square.

The plaza developed as Nerja transitioned from a fishing port to a tourist town in the 19th and 20th centuries and functions today as the town’s civic centre and an evening hub for dining and events.

It sits in Nerja’s town centre on the eastern Costa del Sol, roughly 50 km east of Málaga city and a short pedestrian route from the seafront.

• Nearby viewpoint: The adjacent Balcón de Europa viewpoint offers panoramic sea views and is a short walk from the square, making the plaza a convenient starting point for exploring Nerja’s seafront.

Plaza de España is a short walk from Nerja’s Balcón de Europa and within easy reach of the town’s central bus stops. From Málaga, take the coastal bus or drive east along the A-7 to Nerja.

• Walk from the Balcón de Europa for a pleasant route through Nerja's central streets.
• Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid the hottest hours and the midday tourist crush.
• Look for local ceramic tiles and benches - small public artworks are common in Nerja's squares.