Cantarriján Beach
A protected cove east of Nerja, famous for clear water and a more natural setting.
Nerja is an excellent base not only for its own beaches but also for nearby day trips. Within a relatively short drive you can reach protected coves, large bays and practical seafront beaches across the Axarquía and the Costa Tropical.
A protected cove east of Nerja, famous for clear water and a more natural setting.
A large bay in La Herradura with calmer waters and a broad curved shoreline.
An easy-access beach area west of Nerja with a long promenade and practical facilities.
One of Torrox Costa’s best-known beaches, popular for seafront convenience.
A practical Axarquía option with marina access and a more local working-coast feel.
A famously clear natural beach in the Maro-Cerro Gordo area, popular for snorkelling.
Exploring beaches near Nerja gives you more control over the kind of beach day you want. Some visitors prefer the convenience of town beaches most days and then plan one or two excursions to natural coves or larger bays with a different atmosphere.
This is especially useful in the high season, when day-tripping can help you balance the convenience of staying in Nerja with the variety of nearby coastline.
East of Nerja, the coastline becomes more protected and scenic around the Maro-Cerro Gordo area, with clear-water coves such as El Cañuelo and Cantarriján. Westward, towns such as Torrox Costa offer longer promenades, easier parking and practical urban beaches.