Beaches in Nerja
19 beaches and coves with crystal-clear waters between the cliffs and the Costa del Sol.
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Sand and dark gravelBlue FlagBurriana Beach — Nerja's Most Popular Beach4,5
800m long × 40m wide
Jellyfish present · Disabled access · Kayak rental · Toilets · Showers
Nerja beaches
Dark sandBlue FlagMaro Beach — One of Spain's Best Beaches4,2
500m long × 20m wide
No jellyfish · Disabled access · Kayak rental · Toilets · Bus transport
Maro beaches
El Cañuelo Beach — Secluded Cove in the Maro Cliffs4,6
No jellyfish · Boat rental · Picnic area · Toilets · Bus transport
Maro beaches
Sand and gravelCarabeillo Beach — A Quiet Cove Between the Cliffs4,6
70m long × 10m wide
No jellyfish · Showers · Kiosk · No pets · Bins
Nerja beaches
Dark sandEl Salón Beach4,6
200m long × 20m wide
No jellyfish · Toilets · Showers · Kiosk · No pets
Nerja beaches
Dark sandCarabeo Beach4,6
120m long × 15m wide
No jellyfish · Showers · No pets · No traffic · Bins
Nerja beaches
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Dark sandLa Caletilla Beach4,6
50m long × 15m wide
No jellyfish · Toilets · Showers · Easy access · No pets
Nerja beaches
Cantarriján Beach — Clothing-Optional Cove4,5
Toilets · Bus transport · Showers · Easy access
Maro beaches
Torre del Pino Cove4,5
No jellyfish · No pets · No traffic · Parking · Nudist beach
Maro beaches
Sand and gravelCalahonda Beach — Nerja's Most Photographed Cove4,5
120m long × 20m wide
No jellyfish · Showers · Kiosk · No pets · Bins
Nerja beaches
Dark sandEl Chorrillo Beach4,5
60m long × 20m wide
Bus transport · No pets · No traffic · Bins
Nerja beaches
Sand and dark gravelPiedra de Tarzán Beach4,5
30m long × 40m wide
No jellyfish · No services
Nerja beaches
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Coarse gravelLas Alberquillas Beach4,4
500m long × 20m wide
No jellyfish · Nudist beach · No camping · No services
Maro beaches
SandLa Caleta de Maro Beach4,3
400m long × 15m wide
No jellyfish · Showers · No pets · No traffic · Bins
Maro beaches
SandBlue FlagLa Torrecilla Beach4,3
300m long × 40m wide
Jellyfish present · Disabled access · Toilets · Showers · Easy access
Nerja beaches
Dark sandBlue FlagEl Chucho Beach4,2
200m long × 30m wide
No jellyfish · Kayak rental · Showers · Easy access · Kiosk
Nerja beaches
SandBarranco de Maro Cove4,2
20m long × 20m wide
No jellyfish · No services
Maro beaches
Dark medium-grain sandMolino de Papel Beach4,1
400m long × 15m wide
Nudist beach · No services
Maro beaches
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SandBlue FlagEl Playazo Beach3,9
1700m long × 30m wide
No jellyfish · Disabled access · Boat rental · Toilets · Showers
Nerja beaches
Beaches in Nerja & Maro: the local guide
Nerja and neighbouring Maro pack an astonishing variety of coastline into a few kilometres of the eastern Costa del Sol. From the wide, family-friendly sands of Playa de Burriana to the secluded coves hidden beneath the cliffs of the Maro-Cerro Gordo natural park, there is a beach for every kind of day by the sea.
Use the interactive map and filters above to find your ideal spot: check live jellyfish status, look for Blue Flag beaches, filter by services such as sunbed hire, chiringuitos, showers or parking, and sort by distance to find the closest beach to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best beach in Nerja for families?
Playa de Burriana is the most popular family beach: wide, sandy, with sunbed hire, chiringuitos, showers and easy parking nearby.
Are there nudist beaches in Nerja?
Yes — Playa de Cantarriján (between Nerja and La Herradura) is the main nudist beach. It sits within the Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo natural park.
Can I kayak from Nerja’s beaches?
Absolutely. Guided kayak tours depart from Playa de Burriana and paddle along the Maro cliffs to hidden waterfalls and sea caves.