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The Top 11 Gorges around Nerja

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 11

to choose from around Nerja. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Nerja.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Río Chillar riverbed

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When the riverbed is dry, you can walk to the source

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Higuerón River Gorge and Waterfall

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The narrow gorge is really the highlight of the tour

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Higuerón River Canyon

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The narrow gorge is the real highlight of the tour.

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Nerja–Frigiliana Trail via Los Cazadores

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If you want to travel from Nerja to Frigiliana by bike, you can park in the parking lot in front of the caves of Nerja. Then it goes on a …

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Barranco de la Coladilla Caves

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We found our way to the Barranco through the cairn in front of it. This is an indication in Spain that this is the hiking trail. The descent was totally …

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Irrigation Channel Pathway, Frigiliana

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The hiking trail could be so beautiful... At the beginning of Frigiliana there is a very beautiful path over the irrigation canal with a railing on the side of the …

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Sierra de Tejeda irrigation channel

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3 narrow places, some of which can only be negotiated by walking duck-like under the rocks through the canal. So only take a small daypack (20l) and water sandals with …

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Stone staircase in the Río Higuerón gorge

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On my way down the Río Higuerón from Frigiliana, I thought I had to turn back here. The smooth rocks drop several meters. At first, I tried to bypass this …

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Waterfall on the Chillar River

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It’s closed!

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Río Higuerón Gorge

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Not only a nice detour, but also a possible entry (coming from the north) to the official trail to Frigiliana.

In March 2019 (like Pilgrim Peter the year before) we …

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Small waterfall

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In this part of the river there is already constant water and, from time to time, small waterfalls appear. Going up the stones be especially careful, they can slip. It …

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The Top 11 Gorges around Nerja

Río Chillar riverbed

Higuerón River Gorge and Waterfall

Higuerón River Canyon

Nerja–Frigiliana Trail via Los Cazadores

Barranco de la Coladilla Caves

Irrigation Channel Pathway, Frigiliana

Sierra de Tejeda irrigation channel

Stone staircase in the Río Higuerón gorge

Waterfall on the Chillar River

Río Higuerón Gorge

Small waterfall

Other adventures around Nerja

Most popular routes around Nerja

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