Playa de la Calahonda

Beach Nerja, Andalucia, Spain

What to expect

Playa de la Calahonda is a small, sandy beach in the heart of Nerja, Andalucia, Spain. It is nestled in a picturesque area with old fishermen's cottages and storerooms built into the rocks. The beach offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and is surrounded by restaurants and cafes, making it an ideal spot for families and couples. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag for its cleanliness and safety features, including lifeguards and accessible facilities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities, or simply relax in the sun. The beach is also a great spot for photography, with its unique rock formations and historic charm

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This family's experience:

Activities: We drove 45 minutes to Nerja and visited Playa de la Calahonda. The beach is surrounded by cliffs, rocks and picturesque white fishermen's houses. There were sunbeds with straw parasols, showers, toilets, and nice eateries to have lunch or dinner

Highlights: Playa de la Calahonda was picturesque. The beach had "everything you need for a wonderful day." We really enjoyed the surroundings and the atmosphere. The kids loved the beach and the water ✨