Beth’s guidebook
Great Restaurants in and near Nerja
Classic Paella on the beach. We love the paella, avocado salad and chocolate mousse.
71 locals recommend
Ayo
15 Paseo BurrianaClassic Paella on the beach. We love the paella, avocado salad and chocolate mousse.
Delicious Thai food in a refined atmosphere. There is also a branch on Burriana Beach.
7 locals recommend
Restaurante LanSang
12 C. MálagaDelicious Thai food in a refined atmosphere. There is also a branch on Burriana Beach.
Taste of India Restaurant
51 C. Hernando de CarabeoGreat Indian Food.
Little India & Doner Kebab
50 C. HuertosWill deliver for when you don't want to cook!
Great for families with kids or just people who like pizza. Great pizza and pasta and the prices are fantastic!
7 locals recommend
Little Italy Restaurant
17 C. Hernando de CarabeoGreat for families with kids or just people who like pizza. Great pizza and pasta and the prices are fantastic!
In Frigliana, 4 km inland from Nerja, this restaurant has lovely views down the valley to the sea from inside and the terrace. The food is great too - lots of choice for vegetarians.
Gusto
In Frigliana, 4 km inland from Nerja, this restaurant has lovely views down the valley to the sea from inside and the terrace. The food is great too - lots of choice for vegetarians.
Great cakes, salads, pies, and sandwiches.This cafe also has a corner full of toys to keep your kids occupied.
8 locals recommend
Good Stuff Café
2 Calle Castilla PérezGreat cakes, salads, pies, and sandwiches.This cafe also has a corner full of toys to keep your kids occupied.
Restaurante Playa & Sol Lounge
s/n Paseo BurrianaA great beach restaurant with fabulous burgers.
Rincon del Sol Bar Chill-Out
s/n Cam. de BurrianaSofas and cocktails on the beach. Fabulous.
Bakus
2 C. Prol. Hernando de CarabeoGreat gastro-pub style food.
A bit of a trek to get here but great food and historically very interesting. The town was destroyed during the civil war and is slowly being restored.
46 locals recommend
Bar El Acebuchal
A bit of a trek to get here but great food and historically very interesting. The town was destroyed during the civil war and is slowly being restored.
Activities in and near Nerja
Sea kayak excursions and more. You can take a great sea kayak tour along the coast to the Maro waterfall. Knowledgeable guides point out caves, native plants, and tell you lots of really interesting things about the coast.
6 locals recommend
Educare Aventura Nerja
28 Cam. de BurrianaSea kayak excursions and more. You can take a great sea kayak tour along the coast to the Maro waterfall. Knowledgeable guides point out caves, native plants, and tell you lots of really interesting things about the coast.
This is a lovely clothing-optional beach in a natural park. Swimming here is amazing because there are lots and lots of fish! Great beach restaurant too. Note that in the summer you need to park just off the highway and take a bus down the hill to the beach.
61 locals recommend
Beach Cantarriján
This is a lovely clothing-optional beach in a natural park. Swimming here is amazing because there are lots and lots of fish! Great beach restaurant too. Note that in the summer you need to park just off the highway and take a bus down the hill to the beach.
Torre del Mar beach has some great playgrounds, a promenade, restaurants, and you can rent bicycles, etc.
21 locals recommend
Playa Torre Del Mar
Torre del Mar beach has some great playgrounds, a promenade, restaurants, and you can rent bicycles, etc.
Wonderful spot in the centre of Nerja, always buzzing with activity, and surrounded by tapas bars and ice cream counters.
16 locals recommend
Plaza Balcón de Europa
Plaza Balcón de EuropaWonderful spot in the centre of Nerja, always buzzing with activity, and surrounded by tapas bars and ice cream counters.
In summer it is too hot to walk anywhere but here. Walk up the Rio Chillar, wading ankle deep, between canyon walls, and past waterfalls. Wear your bathing suit and have a dip in one of the pools or a dunk in a waterfall.
107 locals recommend
Rio Chillar
In summer it is too hot to walk anywhere but here. Walk up the Rio Chillar, wading ankle deep, between canyon walls, and past waterfalls. Wear your bathing suit and have a dip in one of the pools or a dunk in a waterfall.