Playa de Cantarriján
From Nerja15 min
DurationHalf day – full day
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
Best timeMay–Oct
KidsSí
About
- 350 m of unspoilt coast between cliffs in the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Park
- Crystal-clear turquoise water, snorkelling/kayak/SUP
- 2 chiringuitos (La Barraca: paella, fresh fish), lifeguard
Good to know
- A naturist-tradition area
- In season (in 2026, 15 June to September) you can't drive down: park in the two car parks next to the N-340, at the beach entrance (180 spaces), and take the shuttle down
- Shuttle: every day 9:00-21:00, every 10–15 min. €3 return (weekly pass €15.75; 10-day pass €22.50). Buy your ticket at the information point or on the bus itself
- In summer the car park fills up: arrive early
- You can also walk down the road (about 1.4 km, 15–20 min); the climb back is tough in the heat
- Shuttle information: 958 88 27 62
Near here
Cala del Cañuelo (Nerja)Beach · Nerja · 15 minThe last beach in the province of Málaga — a 200 m unspoilt cove, turquoise water
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)