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Nerja guides
Our guides to Nerja
Written by Evelijne & Bas, from our own days on the beach and in town.
Location
Close to the beach, close to town
With the beach, supermarkets and Nerja within easy reach, you don’t need a car. A car is handy for exploring Andalucía, Frigiliana and Maro.
- Burriana Beach · 600 m, 10 min walk
- Mercadona & Carrefour · 10 min walk
- Balcón de Europa & old town · [xx min walk]
- Frigiliana · [xx min drive]
- Málaga Airport · about 1 hour by car
Beaches
Our favourite beaches
Burriana
Our home beach, with restaurants, kayak rental and the Paseo de Burriana.
El Salón
Calahonda
Carabeo
Carabeillo
Torrecilla
El Playazo
Maro
Playa de El Cañuelo
Cantarriján
Eat & drink
Where we like to eat
Nybakat Bakery
Bakery at Burriana Beach.
Good Stuff Café
Vegan options and homemade food.
Kafunè Specialty Coffee
Specialty coffee.
Anahí
Breakfast with the best sea view.
Mena Garden
A beautiful garden with a fountain.
Bar Las Cuatro Esquinas
The best churros in town.
Tetería Zaidín
Tea and sweets.
Bar Redondo
El Pulguilla
El Sevillano
Sublime
La Puntilla
Bar El Fuego
Tapas at Burriana Beach.
Oculto Night Restaurant & Club
Oliva
Listed in the Michelin Guide Spain.
Sollun
Listed in the Michelin Guide Spain.
Origen
Chiringuito Ayo
Famous for paella, at Burriana Beach.
Marisquería Puerta del Mar
Seafood.
Marisquería La Marina
Seafood.
L’antica Nonna Mia
Italian.
Naturale Restaurant Pizza Bar
Italian.
Restaurante Pinocchio
Italian.
Yutaka Teppanyaki
Asian.
SomSom Delicias Asiáticas
Asian.
Yuu Taley
Asian.
Sekai
Sushi.
Mum
Indian.
Goa Town
Indian.
Taste of India
Indian.
Cochran’s
Drinks with a sea view.
Buddha Lounge Bar
Rooftop terrace.
Plaza Tutti Frutti
The popular bar street.
Atrévete Cerro Gordo
Terrace with a view.
Things to do
Explore beyond the house
Balcón de Europa
Nerja's famous viewpoint in the old town.
Caves of Nerja
The famous caves of Nerja.
Nerja Museum
The Eagle Aqueduct
The 19th-century Acueducto del Águila near Maro.
Frigiliana
A white village in the hills behind Nerja.
Maro village and beach
Sea kayaking to the Maro waterfalls
Kayak from Burriana Beach along the cliffs to the waterfalls of Maro.
Río Chíllar river walk
Walk through the river and its gorges.
Pico del Cielo
Hike up the mountain behind Nerja.
Every Tuesday
Nerja market
Tuesday mornings at Calle Mirto, Almijara II. Go early, especially in summer: fruit and vegetables, ceramics and plenty of little local finds.
Every morning
Yoga on the beach
[Where and at what time?]
Evenings
Flamenco & live music
Bar El Molino and Bar El Burro Blanco.
Today in Nerja
The weather in Burriana
Sea, wind and UV for today and tomorrow.
Playa de Burriana
Weather data: Open-Meteo · updated 18:11
Getting here
Airport transfers
Our partner Lucía Homes can arrange a private transfer to and from Málaga Airport. Please book it in advance.
Questions about the area
How far is Burriana Beach?
Burriana Beach is about 600 m from the house, around a 10 min walk.
Do we need a car?
Not necessarily. Burriana Beach and the Mercadona and Carrefour supermarkets are all about a 10-minute walk from the house. A car is useful if you would like to explore more of Andalucía, Frigiliana and Maro.
Can you arrange an airport transfer?
Yes. Our partner Lucía Homes can arrange a private transfer to and from Málaga Airport. Please arrange this in advance.
When is the local market?
Nerja’s local market takes place every Tuesday morning at Calle Mirto, Almijara II. Our tip: go early, especially in summer.