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Playa Piedra de Tarzán

Playa Piedra de Tarzán is one of the most distinctive and least conventional spots on Nerja’s coastline.

Playa Piedra de Tarzán is one of the most distinctive and least conventional spots on Nerja’s coastline. Its name comes from a well-known rock formation popularly associated with jumps into the water, which has made this enclave a striking place for swimmers and visitors with an adventurous spirit.

It is not a traditional urban beach and does not have the spaciousness of Burriana or El Playazo. Its appeal lies in the rocky landscape, the direct connection with the sea and the feeling of discovering a place frequented mainly by residents and people who know the Nerja coastline well.

It is important to walk carefully and avoid any jump when you do not know the depth, the swell or the conditions of the seabed. Visited prudently, Piedra de Tarzán allows you to discover a more spontaneous, informal and adventurous side of the Nerja coastline.

Beach information

Beach fact sheet

Composition

Arena y Grava Oscura

Dimensions

30m de longitud x 40m de ancho

Occupancy

Moderada en temporada alta

Swimming conditions

Moderate swell

Parking

Parking Playa Burriana

Jellyfish today

Jellyfish live

No risk

Today, 21/08/2026, the jellyfish risk is no risk. The water is at 26.3°C.

No riskVery high

No recent sightings recorded at Playa Piedra de Tarzán.

No swimmer has reported jellyfish here in recent days. In these conditions swimming is usually calm, though it is always wise to stay alert.

If a jellyfish stings you

Get out of the water and go to the nearest lifeguard post.
Rinse the area with sea water (never fresh water) and remove any remains without rubbing.
If there is no lifeguard, call 112 or Nerja Civil Protection.

Data updated daily

Expected crowds

Water sports & activities

This beach has no water-sports service, but you can enjoy them very close by. We show you the nearest beaches where you can book them.

Kayak

Nearest: Playa de Burriana (0.5 km), Playa de Maro (2.3 km), Playa El Playazo (3.1 km)

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Paddleboarding (SUP)

Nearest: Playa de Burriana (0.5 km), Playa de Maro (2.3 km), Playa El Playazo (3.1 km)

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Snorkelling

Nearest: Playa de Burriana (0.5 km)

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Jet skis

Nearest: Playa de Burriana (0.5 km)

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Parasailing

Nearest: Playa de Burriana (0.5 km)

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Boat trips

Nearest: Playa de Burriana (0.5 km)

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Best time to visit

The swimming season runs from June to October. The best months to enjoy the beach with good weather and fewer people are May, June, September and October.