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Nerja Beaches
THE TORRECILLA
Location: From Malaga via
the N340 take the street Castilla Perez and then Avenida De
Chanquete
Services: Is one of the traditional beaches
of the Nerja coast, It has a vast array of services due to
its high occupation., It has showers, footbaths, Civil Protection
lifeguards, rescue, a public library if you’re a bit
of a book worm, chiringuitos sunbeds, parasols and watersports
rentals. It is zoned to divide the bathers from the Jet Ski
and other watersports.
Description: It has earned a blue flag from
the E. U. due to its impeccable services and cleanliness.
The sands are cleaned daily and the waters are crystal clear.
It has a paseo maritimo that extends to ruin s of a tower
to the west.
EL SALON
Location: From auto via
Del Mediterraneo, take the bypass to Nerja. Continue until
the N340 crossover take aright to Calle de la Cruz and there
is parking near the Paseo Nuevo. There is a pedestrian exit
at Balcon De Europa where you can reach the beach. 
Services: Sunbeds, parasols, security towers,
Flags to indicate the state of the sea, Lifeguards and first
aid, daily cleaning of sand, and chiringuitos.
Description: Surrounded by cliffs, El Salon
is a very welcoming beach. The white dwelling near the beach
date back five hundred years. According to popular local legend
it gets its name from the expulsion of the Jews, when they
left they used the word of farewell “Shalon”.
The surroundings could be a work of Monet with the little
houses and colourful landscape and the boats sailing to Nerja.
A very peaceful paradise spot.
CARABEILLO
Location: from Malaga via
auto via del Mediterraneo to Nerja , park in the town near
Huertos de Carabeo, from here it’s a five minute stroll
to the beach via La Casita Blanca y la del Bandito.
Services: Bins, Showers, security towers,
lifeguards, first aid, safety flags chiringuitos.
Description: The beach of Carabeo is one
of the pleasant and most romantic corners of the seaboard
that surrounds the urban helmet of Nerja. This id a charismatic
window on the Balcony of Europe. Its family environment ensures
that it is always busy. Its cliffs are magnificent. Many poets
chose to live here including Garcia Lorca and Jorge Guillen.
It gets its name from a noble man from Naples Hernado Carabeo
who participated in an assault in the area during the reign
of FelipeII. History, sun, sea and sand unite for delight
of the bathers.
BURRIANA
Location: From Autovia del Med take the road
to Nerja, take the crossover of the N-340 and on the last
roundabout along Avenida del Pescia take the road signposted
Burriana. 
Services: Parking, public showers, security
towers, first aid, lifeguards, rescue, sunbeds, parasols,
telephones, playgrounds, volleyball nets, paseo maritimo,
newsstands, chiringuitos.
Description: The most internationally renound
of the area, surrounded by cliffs, in the summer becomes a
gathering place for people from all corners of the world.
It has The Paseo Maritimo of Antonio Haberdasher boasts dense
vegetation, perfect for a stroll where one can enjoy the views
of the cliffs of Carabeo. In the centre lies a pier where
the fisherman can be seen using all the traditional method
of catching the fruit of the sea.
MARO
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Location: It is
found at the foot of the great cliff of Nerja. From
the N340 you will reach Maro. The highway access lies
between tropical plantations and gardens. It is 55 km
from Malaga and 5 from Nerja.
Services: A precious spot with all
the necessary services. Showers, sunbeds parasols, Chiringuito
“Las Palomas “, bins and cleaning attendants,
Description: The beach is small and
welcoming. The beach is cleaned daily by the local mayor
and chiringuitos, it is usually very crowded especially
during the summer weekends, and it is flanked by cliffs
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THE CALETILLA
 Location: It is found in the historic quarter in the city centre of
Nerja. It can be reached via Bajada de Calahonda which surrounds
the Balcon de Europa on is western end. Via the Paseo maritimo
from Gran Ataleya, it can also be reached from the beach El
Salon. If coming by car it is advised to park in Paseo Nuevo
and go five minutes by foot.
Services: It is very close to Nerja and all
the services that go with the town. Sunbeds parasols, chiringuitos
and Hotel Balcon De Europa.
Description: Its sand are very clean and
tidy, and the waters crystal clear. It has a team of cleaners
working at dawn. It is very small, under a hundred metres
in length, yet it views characteristic of the Balcony of Europe
are magnificent with the cliffs of Maro in the distance.
EL PLAYAZAO
Location: Main entrance on
the way out of Nerja in direction Almería in the N-340,
and to the right, to the height of the urbanization “Blue
Summer”.
 Services: Parking, public showers, security towers, first aid,
lifeguards, rescue, sunbeds, parasols, telephones, playgrounds,
volleyball nets, paseo maritimo, newsstands, chiringuitos.
Description: This is the beach with more
tourist affluence of the coast nerjeña. The beach totally
equipped is used to be visited by families. The environment
is beautiful, surrounded by mountains and cliffs. Windsurf,
sailing and scuba diving can be practiced in it and there
are nets to play volleyball. It is distinguished each year
with the Blue Flag of the EU.
THE ALBERQUILLAS
Location: From Malaga, in
the direction of Almeria to Maro, along the n340 for four
Km this cove lies. Park near the highway and walk to the beach.
 Services: None, only parking next to the N-340, not a building to be
seen in either direction. It extends for about 350 m; its
sands are grey and fine.
Description: It is a wild nature reserve,
formed by rustic cliffs, where the fishing eagles nest, an
other indigenous birds as well as flora and fauna. You will
feel like Robinson Crusoe of the 20th Century. Scuba divers
also gather here because the sea also offers many spectacular
views of fish molluscs, and marine life. It is a virtual paradise
which we don’t see often enough, perfect for anybody
looking to escape for a day. It even has a Sweetwater stream
fit to drink from.
CALA DEL PINO
 Location: 6 km from Nerja by the N340
Services: The access is totally pedestrian
by small roads. Does not have any services, bring a packed
lunch and watch the kids.
Description: Virgin Beach, with difficult
access. Is found in a natural Reserve, not often visited,
only for the adventurous.
THE CAÑUELO
Location: By the Auto via
Del Med to Maro seven beaches have rotating access except
Del Pino, which can only be reached by foot. The Alberquillas
has a no caravan restriction.
 Services: Only exist in The Cañuelo, where there are three chiringuitos,
baths showers, bins, toilets, cleaning attendants.
Description: Along the Costa del Sol this
is the only place where such nature exits owed to the Cliff
of Maro. Seven kilometres of bay, coves and small beaches,
in the area of Nerja. The sands are cleaned regularly, The
first beach of Alberquillas has its own sweet water source,
lies at km 308 0n the N340, Playa del Pino is limited to foot
access through the hills, on the limit Granada lies Canuelo
at km 9 on the N340.
EL CHUCHO
 Location: from Malaga by auto via Del Med to Nerja, once you
have passed an old bridge take Avenida Antonio Ferrandis Chanquete
and park in Parque Verano Azul. And it’s a five minute
stroll.
Services: Showers, Civil Protection, flag
masts for safety, playgrounds, lifeguards, rescue and first
aid.
Description: The Hotel to the north allows
gives tourists a great stay, allowing for great hospitality
on the
beach front. There are plans for a paseo maritimo. Scuba divers
collect here as well as many watersports lovers. A Torrecilla,
(ruins of a tower ) dating to the 17th century, during the
sugar cane plantation in the reign of Juan de Briones give
it a historical touch.
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