Frigiliana is a traditional white washed village high in the hills above Nerja and is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in the whole of Spain. Located approx 7km away from the Nerja this lovely little village makes for an interesting day…Read More

Frigiliana is a traditional white washed village high in the hills above Nerja and is considered to be one of the most beautiful villages in the whole of Spain.
Located approx 7km away from the Nerja this lovely little village makes for an interesting day trip by either bus or car. Several buses a day leave from the centre of Nerja so it is easy to get there even if you haven't got a car.

The village itself is absolutely gorgeous and is just what you would expect a traditional Andulacian Pueblo Blanco to look like with it's tightly packed white washed houses and cobbles streets.
We spent a couple of hours just wandering through the streets admiring the houses and soaking up the atmosphere.

The village is definitely a tourist honey pot and it was very busy when we were there with tourists but it doesn't see to have lost it's unique character and it was still very much a working village allbeit with some lovely shops and restaurants that you might not expect in a village this size.

Even though there were coaches full tourists pulling up all the time there were very few tacky tourists shops and the council seem to have made an effort to ensure that the village retains it's class and doesn't succumb to the mighty dollar.
Most of the shops leaned towards the higher end and there were some really nice ones where we bought some hand made ceramics that were definitely better than anything we had seen for sale in Nerja.

We stopped to have lunch in an absolutely stunning plaza that was shaded by trees and looked picture perfect. Usually in these tourist hotspots the food in not very good but here it was absolutely delicious and we had some locally produced wine that was so good we went searching for a shop where we could buy a crate to take home with us.

You could definately spend the whole day in Frigliana as although it is small there is a lot to see and do. The nicest thing for me personally was just soaking up the atmosphere but there is a 16th centuary church, a Roman fort, the 8th centuary castle of Lizar and plenty of other historical sites to explore before finding a terrace and having a glass of wine.
If you find yourself in Nerja or anywhere on the Costa Del Sol region then I definately recommend you go visit Frigliana as it is a chance to see a part of the real Spain away from the high rise resorts of the coast. Close

The bus journey from Nerja to the village of Frigiliana takes 15 to 20 minutes. The bus back to Nerja picks you up at the same spot it drops you off, so there are no problems in catching the bus home. This village is very…Read More

The bus journey from Nerja to the village of Frigiliana takes 15 to 20 minutes. The bus back to Nerja picks you up at the same spot it drops you off, so there are no problems in catching the bus home. This village is very similar to Mijas, which we often visit when we are staying at Benalmadena, although there seems to be more in the way of narrow winding streets in Frigiliana. There are several places to eat and many small shops selling souvenirs. If you have the energy, climb up the narrow streets to the top of the village where the views are spectacular. Close

The town of Nerja still observes the siesta which means that most businesses are closed from 2pm to 4 or 5pm, so it's best to try and structure your day around this. There are many restaurants, pubs and shops with most of them in the…Read More

The town of Nerja still observes the siesta which means that most businesses are closed from 2pm to 4 or 5pm, so it's best to try and structure your day around this. There are many restaurants, pubs and shops with most of them in the streets leading from the Balcon de Europa. It is however well worth wandering around the back streets as the shops there are cheaper than those in the centre of the town and in my view they also sell more interesting and unusual items.

Those nearest the Balcon de Europa tend to be the most expensive and it is here that you will find the tourist information office.

The beaches in Nerja tend to be fairly small with the most famous one being Burriana Beach. There are many restaurants and a few small shops here. If you don't mind the very steep hill, the best way to get there is down a small path from near the centre of the town. There is a street market on Tuesdays just along Avenida de Mediterraneo from Hotel Monica. There is also a car boot sale in the same area on Sundays.

In my opinion, what the town really lacks is a rail link to Málaga, although I believe one is planned for the future. This will make it a much better place to stay; at present, unless you have a car, it is a little restrictive if you want to see other towns and villages.

Torre del Mar is a coastal town about halfway between Nerja and Málaga. It is a larger town than Nerja and has a wide promenade alongside the beach. The bus to get from Nerja is the Velez Malaga bus and the journey takes about three…Read More

Torre del Mar is a coastal town about halfway between Nerja and Málaga. It is a larger town than Nerja and has a wide promenade alongside the beach. The bus to get from Nerja is the Velez Malaga bus and the journey takes about three quarters of an hour. The best place to get off is the bus station and this is where you catch the bus back to Nerja. Unlike Nerja, there are a number of wide avenues to walk along. Close

There are so many bars and restaurants that I cannot recall their names. Just ask any of the locals or even sit outside one of the many cafes and watch where the locals go. We found the Spanish people very friendly and most people speak…Read More

There are so many bars and restaurants that I cannot recall their names. Just ask any of the locals or even sit outside one of the many cafes and watch where the locals go. We found the Spanish people very friendly and most people speak English. A visit to Granada is a must and be sure to go to the Alhambra. Again, accommodation was plentiful in all categories. I recommend staying in or around Plaza Nuevo as it is central and convenient. There's lots of Flamenco shows on in the caves but get talking to locals and you could be lucky enough to enjoy the real thing in a family home. Spain is a wonderful country, and whats more is that it is cheap and friendly as well as scenic with lots to offer culturally.Close

The caves just outside of Nerja are well worth a visit. It is so well laid out I cannot recommend it highly enough. Take a taxi or a local bus to get there and when leaving, enjoy the short walk down hill back to the…Read More

The caves just outside of Nerja are well worth a visit. It is so well laid out I cannot recommend it highly enough. Take a taxi or a local bus to get there and when leaving, enjoy the short walk down hill back to the beautiful picturesque village of Nerja. There is a cheap gift shop at the cave, good if you like to pick up a book or some pictures of the caves. Also worth a visit is the Balcon de Europa down in the village. There are lots of restaurants and cafes to visit as well as shops.Close