Photo of Cala Barranco de Maro with gray fine pebble surface

Photo of Cala Barranco de Maro with blue pure water surface

Photo of Cala Barranco de Maro with tiny bay

Photo of Cala Barranco de Maro with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cala Barranco de Maro located in natural area

Photo of Cala Barranco de Maro - popular place among relax connoisseurs

5.7

Pleasant

Cala Barranco de Maro

Nerja, Spain

#341 out of 396 in Andalusia

5.7

Pleasant

Free entrance Gray fine pebble Deserted Fine pebbles bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Nerja • 2.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Café bar restaurante Balcon De Maro

7 - Good 1km

Bar El Rincón de la Tapa

7 - Good 1km

Restaurant Hogar Y Centro Social Maro

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Bar La esquinita de tejas

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant La Entrada Bar Restaurante

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Restaurant Rincon del Sol Bar Chill-Out

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Puente Aguila Restaurant Snack Bar

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Mediterranean Restaurant Ayo

8 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Cueva de Nerja

7 - Good 1.3km

Hiking Area Fin del camino

910m

Hiking Area Cala del Barranco de Burriana

1km

Park Villa los sueños

1km

Park Botanical Garden Detunda - Cueva de Nerja

1.2km

Park Fundación Cueva de Nerja

1.3km

Park Capistrano Garden

1.4km

Park C. Andalucía Pueblo Andaluz, 63

1.6km

Hiking Area Sendero río Sanguino

1.8km

Hiking Area Acantilados desde la Torre de Maro

1.9km

Playground Parque infantil "Equilátero"

1.1km

Playground Nerja Cave Park

1.3km

Playground Playground at the Cave

1.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

1.4km

Swimming Pool Piscina las Palomas

8.8 - Excellent 8.3km

Playground Andrés Segovia de La Herradura Park

9.8km

Supermarket Superwhim

1.6km

Supermarket Mercadona

1.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

1.9km

Supermarket Super Spar Nerja

2km

Supermarket Coviran Supermercado

2.2km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Cascada de Maro

790m

Tourist Attraction Aqueduct Eagle

830m

Tourist Attraction Cueva del Lobo Marino

870m

Tourist Attraction Iglesia de las Maravillas

9 - Excellent 980m

Tourist Attraction Playa Burriana

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Torre de Maro

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Carabeo

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Museum Museum of the village of Nerja

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Life Adventure Jeep Tours & Activities

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Historical Landmark Casco antiguo de Nerja

2.4km

Historical Landmark Palacio de los Condes de Frigiliana o El Ingenio

5.9km

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About

Cala Barranco de Maro is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 113th place out of 135 beaches in the Malaga region 51.1 km away from its center, the city of Malaga. It is one of the beaches of Nerja settlement, just 2.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a tiny bay with crystal blue water and gray fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Cala Barranco de Maro coast is free for all. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

15 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa el Salon, which has a rating of 8.2.

Cala Barranco de Maro (Malaga) region (Costa del Sol sub-region) is located outside the Nerja settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the correct question is not how to get to Cala Barranco de Maro, but what mode of transport can be used to get to it, because this part of the coast is inaccessible by land. The beach can only be reached by water and you have to rent a boat to get there.

Weather

history

+29 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

2.7 M/S

Wind

+22 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Nerja • 2.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Café bar restaurante Balcon De Maro

7 - Good 1km

Bar El Rincón de la Tapa

7 - Good 1km

Restaurant Hogar Y Centro Social Maro

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Bar La esquinita de tejas

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant La Entrada Bar Restaurante

7.4 - Good 1.1km

Restaurant Rincon del Sol Bar Chill-Out

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Puente Aguila Restaurant Snack Bar

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Mediterranean Restaurant Ayo

8 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Cueva de Nerja

7 - Good 1.3km

Hiking Area Fin del camino

910m

Hiking Area Cala del Barranco de Burriana

1km

Park Villa los sueños

1km

Park Botanical Garden Detunda - Cueva de Nerja

1.2km

Park Fundación Cueva de Nerja

1.3km

Park Capistrano Garden

1.4km

Park C. Andalucía Pueblo Andaluz, 63

1.6km

Hiking Area Sendero río Sanguino

1.8km

Hiking Area Acantilados desde la Torre de Maro

1.9km

Playground Parque infantil "Equilátero"

1.1km

Playground Nerja Cave Park

1.3km

Playground Playground at the Cave

1.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

1.4km

Swimming Pool Piscina las Palomas

8.8 - Excellent 8.3km

Playground Andrés Segovia de La Herradura Park

9.8km

Supermarket Superwhim

1.6km

Supermarket Mercadona

1.7km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

1.9km

Supermarket Super Spar Nerja

2km

Supermarket Coviran Supermercado

2.2km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Cascada de Maro

790m

Tourist Attraction Aqueduct Eagle

830m

Tourist Attraction Cueva del Lobo Marino

870m

Tourist Attraction Iglesia de las Maravillas

9 - Excellent 980m

Tourist Attraction Playa Burriana

9 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Torre de Maro

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa del Carabeo

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Museum Museum of the village of Nerja

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Life Adventure Jeep Tours & Activities

9.2 - Excellent 2.5km

Historical Landmark Casco antiguo de Nerja

2.4km

Historical Landmark Palacio de los Condes de Frigiliana o El Ingenio

5.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

990m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Apartamentos MaroVG

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 3.4km from center

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1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Apartment Arcoiris by Interhome

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 3.5km from center

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1km from the beach

7.3 Good

Apartamentos Balcon de Maro

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 3.4km from center

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1.1km from the beach

6.8 Good

Casa Paquita Maro

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 3.4km from center

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1.1km from the beach

7.3 Good

Apartamentos Cantarero Maro Nerja

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 3.4km from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Villa Gito

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 3.2km from center

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1.1km from the beach

6.2 Pleasant

Casa los Arcos

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 3.2km from center

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1.1km from the beach

7.3 Good

17C Las Palmas, Oasis

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 1.7km from center

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1.2km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Rabat 8 - El Oasis de Capistrano

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 1.8km from center

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1.2km from the beach

6 Pleasant

Rabat 6 El Oasis de Capistrano

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 1.8km from center

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1.2km from the beach

Rabat 2 - El Oasis de Capistrano

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 1.8km from center

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1.2km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Casablanca 46 Oasis de Capistrano

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Nerja • 1.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

620m 8 min walk

Playa de la Caleta Playa de la Caleta

8 Very good

1km 14 min walk

Piedra de Tarzan Piedra de Tarzan

5.8 Pleasant

Popular beach 1.4km 19 min walk

Burriana Beach Burriana Beach

7.6 Very good

Popular beach 1.5km 20 min walk

Maro Beach Maro Beach

5.9 Pleasant

Popular beach 2km

Carabeo Beach Carabeo Beach

7.6 Very good

2.1km

Playa el Chorrillo Playa el Chorrillo

7.6 Very good

Popular beach 2.3km

Calahonda Beach Calahonda Beach

7.6 Very good

2.3km

Caleta beach Caleta beach

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Nerja • 2.6km

Main locality of province

Malaga • 51.1km

Transport

Airport

GRX • 49.1km

Bus Station

Ma Carmen Y Antonio • 2km

Train Station

Málaga-Centro-Alameda • 51.4km

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5.7 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

5.7 Pleasant

Sebastian Prentiss

6 Pleasant

A trek down from the Eagle Aqueduct on a well-trodden path, with some unkempt sugarcane tunnels, leads to a solitary and secluded beach with murky waters and not many shady areas to rest. Don't forget to bring your own refreshments and food to enjoy the day here. It's popular among those who live an unconventional lifestyle for a reason, but it's not worth the journey in and out.

March 2023

Ebba Ström

8 Very good

An amazing spot for snorkeling! The water is pristine and perfect for swimming. Even though the waterfall was not running in July, it's definitely worth a return visit when it's flowing again.

March 2023

Aidan

8 Very good

Getting to the beach can be tricky if you're not familiar with the area. To reach it, you'll have to traverse a bush tunnel near the Barranco de Maro. Once you arrive, you'll find the beach is covered with rocks - it's a rather secluded spot, perfect for hiding away.

March 2023

Ava K.

8 Very good

That place is the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. It's a hidden gem, accessible only by a former riverbed. It's a picturesque and thrilling journey that is worth the effort. Once you arrive, you'll be greeted by a hot beach that is one of the best sights I've seen on my travels. It's an unforgettable experience that I'd highly recommend.

March 2023

Daniel Portmarnockpadel

10 Exceptional

That place is a real gem and not to be missed. The swimming here is great, and I had an encounter with an angry snake on my way down. You might spot one or two unusual characters hanging around, but I've never had any issues when I've been there. One guy tends to shout a lot, so maybe it's best to visit with someone else.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Barranco de Maro?

The Cala Barranco de Maro is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Cala Barranco de Maro?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Barranco de Maro, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cala Barranco de Maro good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cala Barranco de Maro does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Cala Barranco de Maro for swimming is positive.

Is the Cala Barranco de Maro good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Cala Barranco de Maro secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Cala Barranco de Maro?

Cala Barranco de Maro can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala Barranco de Maro?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Barranco de Maro.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Café bar restaurante Balcon De Maro is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Barranco de Maro?

There are 3305 places to stay in the Cala Barranco de Maro area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Cala Barranco de Maro from parking?

The Cala Barranco de Maro has no parking spot

Are there any attractions nearby Cala Barranco de Maro?

There are 4 attractions near Cala Barranco de Maro that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cascada de Maro located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cala Barranco de Maro?

The month with the highest temperature in Cala Barranco de Maro is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cala Barranco de Maro (Malaga) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala Barranco de Maro (Malaga) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala Barranco de Maro for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.