Balcón de Europa
A terrace over the sea with views of coves, mountains and the Mediterranean coast.
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Open map ↗Come early or after sunset. The middle of the day is busiest.
Regional guide
Nerja and Frigiliana
Cliffs, caves and white lanes
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Two different places that naturally combine into an excellent day on the eastern Costa del Sol.
Nerja brings the sea, cliff views and its famous cave. Frigiliana, a few kilometres uphill, adds a walk through one of Andalusia's prettiest white villages. In summer the order matters: cave first, coast later.
Official visitor information ↗Photo: Uoaei1 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0Worth your time
What to see in Nerja and Frigiliana
Cueva de Nerja
Monumental chambers and rock formations a few kilometres from central Nerja.
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Open map ↗Book a timed entry and wear stable shoes. It is cooler inside.
Burriana Beach
A large, convenient beach with restaurants and water-sports operators.
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Open map ↗Choose it for convenience rather than a wild landscape.
Maro cliffs
Kayaking and small coves beneath protected cliffs east of Nerja.
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Open map ↗Use a legal operator and only go out in suitable sea conditions.
Frigiliana
Steep, immaculate lanes in the old Moorish quarter with broad coastal views.
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Open map ↗Do not try to drive into the old centre. Park near the entrance.