If you want to see flamenco in Nerja, our recommendation is El Burro Blanco Flamenco Bar. It is a small, atmospheric venue with dance, singing and guitar, about an eight-minute drive from Casa Joya. You do need to reserve. Below is what to expect if it is your first time, what it cost when we went, and how to turn it into a full evening with tapas beforehand.
El Burro Blanco is our pick for flamenco in Nerja. The performances bring together the three parts that make flamenco what it is: the dance, the singing and the guitar. Seeing it live, close up, is very different from anything you will see on a screen.
A few practical points:
If you have never seen flamenco before, here is what helps to know.
Flamenco is the traditional music and dance of Andalucía, the region of southern Spain that Nerja is part of. A performance is built around the interplay between guitarist, singer and dancer, and a lot of the magic is in how they respond to each other in the moment. It can move from slow and intense to fast and almost explosive within a single piece.
A flamenco evening is best with a few tapas beforehand. Nerja has some lovely options in the centre, and you can pick depending on how hungry you are.
La Rienda and Los Barriles both serve a free tapa with your drink. At La Rienda you get it at the high tables, and at Los Barriles every drink comes with something small, often with plenty of locals around. Our post on free tapas in Nerja explains how it works.
D'vinos is a cosy tapas and wine bar where we have enjoyed Iberian ham and cheese, goat cheese croquettes and patatas bravas. Copa Vino is our trendy sharing favourite with a great wine list. For more ideas, see our guide to the best restaurants in Nerja, or our list of wine bars in Nerja if a glass of wine and a few plates is all you need.
Our ideal flamenco evening starts with a drink and a couple of tapas in town, then a short taxi ride to El Burro Blanco for the show. Afterwards, you can head home, or carry on for a last drink. If you are looking for a livelier end to the night, Plaza Tutti Frutti is the main nightlife square, see our guide to Nerja nightlife.
For a quieter, all-in-one plan, our perfect evening in Nerja walks you through a beach walk, an aperitif and dinner. Swap the last drink for flamenco and you have one of the nicest nights out on this part of the Costa del Sol.
El Burro Blanco is a short drive from our house in Ladera del Mar, just outside the centre of Nerja, which makes it an easy night out. Come home to a quiet terrace and a nightcap, and you will understand why we love this part of Andalucía. If you are planning your trip, check availability at Casa Joya.
We recommend El Burro Blanco Flamenco Bar, with live dance, singing and guitar. It is about eight minutes by car from our house in Ladera del Mar.
Yes, El Burro Blanco requires a reservation, so book before you go and check current show times.
When we last checked, El Burro Blanco was around €20 per person including a drink. Prices change, so check current prices when you book.