Cliffs Route (N-340 Nerja–La Herradura)
From Nerja10 min
Duration2–4 hours
DifficultyEasy (by car)
PriceFree
Best timeAll year
KidsSí
About
- Scenic coastal route along the old N-340 beside the protected Maro-Cerro Gordo coastline
- Useful stops: Acueducto del Águila, Maro, El Cañuelo, Cantarriján and the Mirador de Cerro Gordo
- Combines viewpoints, coves and snorkelling depending on the season and sea conditions
Good to know
- Use the old N-340, not the A-7, to enjoy the scenic drive
- In summer, car access to some beaches is restricted seasonally; check the current signs and shuttles
- The exact dates may change each season
Near here
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)
Playa de MaroBeach · Maro · 10 minDark-sand cove of about 500 m between cliffs and farmland, with very clear water, within the Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Site
Águila Aqueduct (Maro)Culture · Maro · 10 min19th-century four-tier aqueduct of brick arches, built to carry water to Maro's old sugar factory
Nerja CavesCulture · Nerja · 10 minMajor archaeological and geological attraction in Maro, protected as a Bien de Interés Cultural (heritage site)