Sand between your toes

The Beaches

Nerja and the surrounding area offer a wealth of different beaches — from wide family beaches with chiringuitos to hidden rocky coves you'll almost have to yourself.

Playa de Burriana

🚗 4,6 km / 8 min. i bil

Nerja's largest and most popular beach — a wide sandy stretch with a wealth of chiringuitos, water sports and boat trips.

Playa de Maro (El Playazo)

🚗 8,8 km / 16 min. i bil

One of the area's most beautiful beaches — surrounded by dramatic cliffs in the Maro-Cerro Gordo nature park.

Playa de Calahonda

🚗 4,5 km / 8 min. i bil

A small, charming cove right below the Balcón de Europa, with fishing boats and a very special atmosphere.

Playa de la Torrecilla

🚗 2,8 km / 38 min. til fods · 7 min. i bil

Central sandy beach with a long promenade, close to restaurants and shops in Nerja town.

Playa del Salón

🚗 3,4 km / 7 min. i bil

The continuation of Torrecilla — a calm sandy beach with good swimming conditions.

Playa Chorrillo

🚗 4,5 km / 8 min. i bil

A small, slightly more secluded beach close to the centre — great for a quiet dip.

Playa de las Alberquillas

🚗 10,5 km / 15 min. i bil

A quieter beach between Nerja and Maro — good for snorkelling and a bit more space.

Playa de Cantarriján

🚗 16,6 km / 21 min. i bil

A remote, scenic beach with turquoise water — popular among naturists.

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Nerja, España