Nerja guide
Burriana Beach: our home beach in Nerja
Nerja’s liveliest beach, a 10-minute walk from Villa Lucena. Here is where we eat, swim and paddle.
In short
- Nerja’s largest and liveliest beach, with a Blue Flag (2026)
- Paseo de Burriana: a promenade full of restaurants
- Paella cooked over a wood fire at Ayo
- Kayak tours to the Maro waterfall, about 2.5–3 hours
- Sunbeds, parasols and lifeguards in summer; good for families
What to expect
Burriana is a long beach of dark sand and pebbles on the east side of Nerja, backed by the Paseo de Burriana with its beach bars and restaurants. In summer there are sunbeds, parasols, showers and lifeguards; the Blue Flag stands for clean water and good facilities.
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Where to eat on Burriana
Our favourites along the Paseo. [Evelijne: what you order at each]
Chiringuito Ayo
Famous for paella, at Burriana Beach.
Bar El Fuego
Tapas at Burriana Beach.
Nybakat Bakery
Bakery at Burriana Beach.
Things to do
Kayaking to the Maro waterfalls
Guided kayak tours leave from Burriana and follow the cliffs east to the waterfall at Maro, with caves, coves and snorkelling on the way. A tour takes about 2.5 to 3 hours; go in the morning, when the sea is calmest.
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Getting there
From Villa Lucena it is a 10 min walk, so your car can stay in the garage. From the Balcón de Europa it is about 15 minutes on foot, heading east along Calle Carabeo.
Practical info
| From Villa Lucena | 600 m · 10 min walk |
| From the Balcón de Europa | about 15 min walk |
| Parking | paid underground car park |
| Facilities | sunbeds, showers, lifeguards (summer) |
| Blue Flag | yes (2026) |
Burriana for families
The water gets deeper gradually, there are small playgrounds along the promenade, and you can rent pedal boats in summer. [Evelijne: ±60 words of your own]
Playa de Burriana
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Our local tip
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Stay with us
The beach is a 10-minute walk. The pool is in your backyard.
Villa Lucena: a heated private pool and room for six, close to Burriana.
Burriana Beach FAQ
Is Burriana Beach good for swimming?
Yes. Burriana has a Blue Flag for its water quality and facilities, and lifeguards keep watch during the summer season. Follow the flags: green, yellow or red, with an extra flag when there are jellyfish.
Can you rent sunbeds on Burriana Beach?
Yes. In the summer season the beach bars along the promenade rent out sunbeds and parasols. Prices vary per beach bar.
Where can you park near Burriana Beach?
There is a paid underground car park at the beach, plus free spaces in the surrounding streets that fill up early in summer. Staying at Villa Lucena? Leave the car in your garage: the beach is a 10-minute walk.
What is the best paella on Burriana Beach?
Our favourite is Chiringuito Ayo, where the paella is cooked in a huge pan over a wood fire, right on the beach. [Evelijne: what to order]
