The municipality of Nerja lies in the province of Malaga, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 22,132 people, over about 84.0 km².
With about 263 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 28 municipalities in the province of Malaga with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 16 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 53 km east of Malaga, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 55 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Salobreña (22 km), Motril (28 km), Carchuna (36 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Nerja; all the municipalities in the province of Malaga are listed on their own page.