Casa Linnea
Axarquía is a region in the province of Málaga, Spain, located in the eastern part of the Costa del Sol. It's known for its beautiful landscapes, including mountains, valleys, and the Mediterranean Sea. Axarquía is characterized by its whitewashed villages, known as "pueblos blancos," which are perched on hillsides overlooking the sea or nestled in the mountains. The region is also famous for its agriculture, particularly the cultivation of tropical fruits such as mangoes, avocados, and custard apples, thanks to its mild climate. Additionally, Axarquía offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and birdwatching, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Beach Gallery
Axarquía, located along the eastern part of Costa del Sol boasts several beautiful beaches along its coastline.
Here you can find a few examples of the beautiful beaches each offering its own unique charm and attractions. Whether you're looking for relaxation, water sports, or scenic views, Axarquía has something to offer for every beach lover.
There are many public beaches, natural beaches (more difficult access) and dog beaches.
Playa de Cantarriján beach is officially the nudist beach but is commonly used by all types of sunbathers. This playa is certainly the area’s most picturesque beach. Private car access is closed during the summer months and you need to take a shuttle bus down, but it is well worth the effort. The beach bar/restaurant also offers a kicking nightlife scene, with concerts and themed parties. Read More...
Why do we like it:
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Easy access by car (Sep-May)
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Free parking
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Beautiful, rural setting, nature park
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Combine beach visit with gourmet meal
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Great sun loungers by each beach restaurant
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Great hiking tracks around
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Fantastic restaurant La Bola Marina (book a table)
Maro Beach - Perhaps the most famous of all Nerja beaches, backed by cliffs this beach strikes a perfect balance between tourist amenities and tranquil local beach. Snorkelling is excellent around the cliffs and this sand and pebble beach boasts some of the clearest waters in Andalucia. You can even swim with dolphins if you’re incredibly lucky.
Parking can be tricky and you’ll nearly always have to walk down to the beach. There’s a car park in Maro, approximately a 15-minute walk down – and possibly more back up!
Why do we like it:
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Free parking, if you find one :-)
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Only 40 minutes drive from Casa Linnea
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Excellent water sport possibilities
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Waterfalls and caves
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Children's favourite
Torre del Mar is perfect for spending just an hour or two on the sand or for easy access to restaurants and bars. By day or night, four beach clubs have relaxing hammocks or daybeds, masseuses, good food and cocktails to while away many an hour. Check out Cafe del Mar, Berebere, Bahia de Tanit and Pantai for casual beach clubs. In TDM there are activities for children on the beach day and night.
Why do we like it:
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Easy access by car
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Free parking close to beach (even with the high season)
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Only 30 minutes drive from Casa Linnea
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Combine beach visit with shopping
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Great sun loungers by each beach restaurants
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Teenagers favourite
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Dog beach available
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Many excellent restaurants to choose at
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Long beach promenade
Torrox beaches, Playa Ferrera and El Peñoncillo are situated either side of Torrox’s lighthouse and have all the amenities you’ll need to keep a family fed and watered for the day. But the real beauty in this coastline lies in the dozens of smaller, pebble beaches in coves that lie on the stretch between Torrox and Nerja towns.
Why do we like it:
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Easy access by car (near dog beach, there are free parking)
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Free parking
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Only 40 minutes drive from Casa Linnea
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Dog beach available
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Many excellent restaurants to choose at
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Long beach promenade
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Nice evening swim
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Children friendly
Mezquitilla & Lagos has smaller beach than most along this part of the coast, it’s largely reserved for the use of locals, which makes it the ideal place to have an authentic Andalucian day at the beach. This pebble beach is great for families with sunbeds for rent and amenities to hand. In the busier months, when the number of visitors can be high, it still retains a calmer, quieter atmosphere.
For an urban beach, the sea here is clearer than at other parts of the coastline owing mainly to the presence of the pebbles over sand.
Why do we like it:
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Easy access by car
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Free parking close to beach (even with the high season)
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Only 30 minutes drive from Casa Linnea
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Restaurant El Molino
Burriana Beach is Nerja's most known beach offering the real vacation feeling. it is a busy beach and very popular with youngs. The beach has plenty of bars and restaurants but mainly very touristic ones. Come early if you need to park a car. Gets very busy during the peak season.
Why do we like it:
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Buss and Fuss
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Rent a canoe
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Watersport
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Music, party, noisy
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Youngs love it
Salobreña is a charming coastal town located in the province of Granada. While it's not as well-known for its beaches as some other coastal areas, Salobreña does offer a couple of lovely beach options for visitors to enjoy. You can also enjoy beachfront restaurants and bars along the promenade.
Why do we like it:
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No buss and fuss
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Very Spanish
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Loads of excellent fish restaurants (good prices)
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Easy parking
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Beautiful walks along the coast
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La Caleta is the small fishing village next to the Salobrena. From there you can walk via small path to the natural beach Playa el Caleton. Read More...
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Combine the visit to the old town and walk up to castle
Almuñécar beaches are family-friendly, have facilities and water sports opportunities.
Why do we like it:
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Many beaches to choose in between
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Easy parking
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Beautiful walks along the coast
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Has excellent markets
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Combine the visit to the old town and walk up to castle
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Waterpark
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West Almunecar: Cotobro Beach, Playa el Muerto (relaxed)
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Hike up to the cliffs from Playa el Muerto
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Cala el Tesorillo / Playa Calabajío /Playa de Cabria (Eastern part of Almunecar)
Herradura and Marina del Este: La Herradura's coastline has a distinctive horseshoe shape, hence its name (herradura means horseshoe in Spanish). The Herradura Beach is nicely protected from the wind by the marina on the East and the Cerro Gordo (nature park) cliffs on the West.
Why do we like it:
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Many beaches to choose in between
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Easy parking
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Beautiful walks along the coast
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Marina del Este has a beautiful Marina (unfortunately quite expensive)
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Children friendly and less winds
Playa el Cañuelo is A truly magical beach that sits a couple of coves along from Cantarriján. It's very hard to pick the best, but Playa el Cañuelo is definitely high on my list.
The perfect family beach, with crystal clear waters, numerous coves and underwater formations to explore while snorkelling and some great hiking (such as the walk to neighbouring Cantarriján).
But this wonderful, hidden gem of a beach, is not for everyone; it is located within the protected area of the national park. This means that you cannot drive down the 1.5 Kms of track to the beach – you have to walk down (August- 4×4 or minibus ride down to the beach provided by the Andalusian Government).
In the Summer, it is advisable to get there early or leave after 7pm, when the heat of the day will make the walk more bearable.
There is a lovely and very tropical-looking ‘chiringuito’ (beach bar) here, so although it is very adviseable to take a supply of water and a snack with you and perhaps a picnic as the bar is not always open.
Why do we like it:
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Clean and clear water
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Rural
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Good hiking and snorkling
