Gamle ruiner i Nerja

Fascinating Ruins

Nerja’s historical landscape is defined by its diverse ruins and engineering feats. This collection features the 19th-century Aqueduct of El Aguila, a four-story structure still used for irrigation, alongside several coastal defense sites. Discover the remnants of 16th-century watchtowers and traditional rural architecture like the Cortijo de Iman. These structures highlight the region's agricultural history and its strategic maritime importance, ranging from industrial water systems to defensive sentry posts overlooking the Mediterranean.