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El Salón
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El Salón is a small urban beach set in a cliff, with a few palms.
From The Best Beaches in and near Málaga: City Beaches, the Costa del Sol by Train, and Nerja, under “12. Nerja and Maro”.
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Balcón de Europa
Citorah says Walk out to the Balcón de Europa, the viewpoint that Nerja’s council calls its “buque insignia turístico”, its tourist flagship. In April 2026, the council began surveys for a project to restore the lower viewpoint beneath it, which once held the Rey Alfonso restaurant.

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Calahonda
Citorah says Calahonda sits in a very enclosed cove with a pedestrian promenade.

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Nerja
Citorah says If heights aren’t for you, or it’s a Monday, take the bus to Nerja instead.

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La Torrecilla
Citorah says La Torrecilla is a small, busy urban beach with a promenade, calm water and lifeguards.
The guide it’s in
Málaga · Beaches
The Best Beaches in and near Málaga: City Beaches, the Costa del Sol by Train, and Nerja
Málaga’s 15 city beaches, from La Malagueta to El Palo, the Costa del Sol beaches along the C1 train, and Nerja’s coves, with the 2026 lifeguard dates and the rules on dogs.
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