Nerja is set for a major parking boost after the town’s government approved the preliminary project for a new 847-space car park beside the health centre.

The decision clears another key stage for the development on Avenida de Pescia, giving residents and visitors a place to leave their cars.

847 new parking spaces for Nerja

Four floors will provide 25,406 square metres of space, with 806 standard parking bays, 22 reserved for people with reduced mobility and 20 equipped for electric vehicles.

A transport interchange is planned on the roof, with the Junta de Andalucia expected to develop that part of the project.

Mayor Jose Alberto Armijo said the car park would help tackle one of Nerja’s main needs while reducing traffic driving around town looking for somewhere to park.

New car park will transform access

Nerja’s parking pressure is particularly noticeable during busy periods, when residents and visitors compete for spaces close to the centre, beaches and other popular areas.

Extra capacity will be useful around the health centre, expected to serve about 25,000 people from Nerja and nearby Frigiliana.

A new road linking the Glorieta de los Profesionales de la Sanidad with Avenida de Pescia is also being built, improving access to this part of town.

€27.6 million Nerja parking project

The project carries an estimated investment of €27.61 million, with the car park planned under a concession model covering construction and operation.

Work will begin to take place the contracting process, but the project itself is now firmly approved and moving forward.

Previous planning documents considered 550 spaces for general use, 180 resident permits and 70 spaces linked to health centre staff. Final arrangements and prices will be established through the future contract.

Nerja Town Hall says the new facility will increase parking capacity and help cut traffic, giving one of the Axarquia’s busiest tourist towns a practical improvement.

More than 2,500 runners could head to Motril on Sunday, October 18, for the 42nd Media Maraton Ciudad de Motril, which is expected to set a new participation record.

Motril race brings 21K and 10K routes

Runners can choose between the 21-kilometre half marathon and a 10K race, with both starting at 10am from Paseo de las Explanadas. The finish will be inside Motril Port, giving competitors a different end point from previous editions.

This year’s 21K course has been officially approved adjudicated by the Spanish Royal Athletics Federation (RFEA), adding extra interest for athletes chasing a recognised time.

A new section follows the Senda Litoral (coastal walkway), taking runners through one of the Costa Tropical’s best-known coastal areas. Much of the route is flat, making it attractive to recreational runners as well as athletes looking to improve their personal bests.

Race also hosts Andalucian championship

Motril will also host the 2026 Andalusian Half Marathon Championship, while the event forms part of the Granada Provincial Council’s Gran Premio de Fondo series. Organisers say the race is expected to attract runners from across Andalucia, with the RFEA-approved course potentially encouraging some athletes to target fast times. Race director Rafael Jaramillo said the course could appeal to athletes looking to improve their marks, noting that current Andalucian records are around 1:01 for men and 1:09 for women.

Entries still open for Motril runners

Entry costs €10 for either distance, with registrations open until 1pm on Tuesday, October 13, unless the organisers reach the limit sooner. The runner’s pack includes a 2026 race shirt, with separate designs for the 21K and 10K for this year’s race in October, while finishers will receive a commemorative medal.

Motril Port will provide parking and shuttle buses to take runners from the port area to the starting line. Anyone wanting to take part can register through the official Media Maraton Ciudad de Motril website before entries close.