Cala del Cañuelo (Nerja)
From Nerja15 min
DurationHalf day – full day
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
Best timeMay–Oct
KidsSí
About
- The last beach in the province of Málaga — a 200 m unspoilt cove, turquoise water
- Inside the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Park, spectacular snorkelling
- Partly nudist, no facilities
Good to know
- Bring water and sun protection: there is no chiringuito or toilets at the cove
- In season (from 6 June in 2026) the road down is closed to cars: park for free in the area next to the N-340 and go down on the shuttle or on foot along the track
- In summer the car park fills up: arrive early
- Protect the marine reserve: don't disturb the seabed and respect local rules
Near here
Playa de CantarrijánBeach · Almuñécar · 15 min350 m of unspoilt coast between cliffs in the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Park
Diving – Open Water La HerraduraWater sports · La Herradura · 15 minPADI 5-star IDC dive centre right on La Herradura beach
Cliffs Route (N-340 Nerja–La Herradura)Family / Leisure · Nerja · 10 minScenic coastal route along the old N-340 beside the protected Maro-Cerro Gordo coastline
Kayak/paddle surf at the Maro Cliffs (Acantilados de Maro)Water sports · Maro · 10 minPaddle along the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs to the Cascada de Maro (it falls into the sea)