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Nerja
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Citorah says
If heights aren’t for you, or it’s a Monday, take the bus to Nerja instead.
From 3 Days in Málaga: The Old Town, the Museums, the Beach and a Day Trip, Day by Day, under “Day 3: The Caminito del Rey, or Nerja”.
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El Salón
Citorah says El Salón is a small urban beach set in a cliff, with a few palms.
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Calahonda
Citorah says Calahonda sits in a very enclosed cove with a pedestrian promenade.
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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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Carabeo
Citorah says Carabeo is a very small cove reached on foot by a staircase between large boulders.
The guides it’s in
Málaga · Itineraries
3 Days in Málaga: The Old Town, the Museums, the Beach and a Day Trip, Day by Day
A three-day Málaga plan: Gibralfaro, the Alcazaba and a market lunch, then Picasso, the port and espetos by the sea, then the Caminito del Rey or Nerja. With October 2026 hours and prices.
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.
Málaga · Getting around
Getting Around Málaga: The Airport, Trains, Metro, Buses and Taxis, and the Day Trips by Train and Bus
Málaga airport to the centre by C1 train, express bus or taxi, 2026 fares for buses, metro and taxis, the high-speed trains, and how to reach the Caminito, Ronda, Nerja and Granada.
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