Dan’s Local Guidebook
Food Scene
Los Caracoles is a superb place to enjoy a meal overlooking panoramic views of Nerja, Frigiliana and the Mediterranean Sea beyond.
Price 2/3
Hotel Los Caracoles
km. 4,5 Ctra. Torrox - FrigilianaLos Caracoles is a superb place to enjoy a meal overlooking panoramic views of Nerja, Frigiliana and the Mediterranean Sea beyond.
Price 2/3
Restaurante 34 is one of Nerja's best restaurants. While its on the expensive side, it's also on the quality side. They serve traditional Spanish meals, great wine, lovely fresh cañas and much more.
Price 3/3
10 locals recommend
Restaurante 34
nº 34 C. Hernando de CarabeoRestaurante 34 is one of Nerja's best restaurants. While its on the expensive side, it's also on the quality side. They serve traditional Spanish meals, great wine, lovely fresh cañas and much more.
Price 3/3
El Acebuchal is also known as 'The Lost Village', a must see. The village has one restaurant/bar and offers traditional 'campo' food (rich delicious game meat). They also have a small store in the village selling locally made bread, wine, honey and many other goods. Be aware that the road can be a bit bumpy along the way. Many mountain walks start and end from here, so if hiking is your thing, this is a great place for you.
Price 2/3
46 locals recommend
Bar El Acebuchal
El Acebuchal is also known as 'The Lost Village', a must see. The village has one restaurant/bar and offers traditional 'campo' food (rich delicious game meat). They also have a small store in the village selling locally made bread, wine, honey and many other goods. Be aware that the road can be a bit bumpy along the way. Many mountain walks start and end from here, so if hiking is your thing, this is a great place for you.
Price 2/3
Papalo is a mediterranean delight. The Chef, Steve, has brought a contemporary take to traditional Spanish dishes.
Price 3/3
Pápalo
53 C. Almte. FerrándizPapalo is a mediterranean delight. The Chef, Steve, has brought a contemporary take to traditional Spanish dishes.
Price 3/3
Ran by a lovely gentlemen called Ismael, Gloria Bendita is arguably one of Frigiliana's best restaurants. The menu is constantly being updated and improved but the cuisine is Asian-Mediterranean infusion with a selection of sushi options. Highly recommend.
Price 2/3
Restaurante Frigiliana - Gloria Bendita
Ran by a lovely gentlemen called Ismael, Gloria Bendita is arguably one of Frigiliana's best restaurants. The menu is constantly being updated and improved but the cuisine is Asian-Mediterranean infusion with a selection of sushi options. Highly recommend.
Price 2/3
Nueva Tahona
6 Plaza de las Tres CulturasNueva Tahona specialises in pizza, specifically thin based pizza.
Price 2/3
Traditional Spanish dishes but done incredibly well. A super restaurant with incredible views looking out to Frigiliana and Nerja beyond. Request a seat on the terrace :)
Price 3/3
28 locals recommend
The Garden Restaurant / Restaurante El Jardín
S/N Calle Hernando el DarraTraditional Spanish dishes but done incredibly well. A super restaurant with incredible views looking out to Frigiliana and Nerja beyond. Request a seat on the terrace :)
Price 3/3
Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Avo and spend the day in their infinity pool overlooking the sea, it's quite something. As you might imagine, the food is based around local avocados, if that's your thing then you will love The Avo. The food is sublime and the views are just as great.
Price 2/3
The Avo
20 Diseminado Loma CruzEnjoy lunch or dinner at the Avo and spend the day in their infinity pool overlooking the sea, it's quite something. As you might imagine, the food is based around local avocados, if that's your thing then you will love The Avo. The food is sublime and the views are just as great.
Price 2/3
Unico is a classy restaurant that serves traditional Mediterranean dishes. The owners are lovely and put their heart into the service and the food.
Price 2/3
10 locals recommend
Restaurante 34
nº 34 C. Hernando de CarabeoUnico is a classy restaurant that serves traditional Mediterranean dishes. The owners are lovely and put their heart into the service and the food.
Price 2/3
Nerja's only champagne bar. Naturally, they have a great selection of champagne and wines. They have a tapas bar at the front, with lots of small dishes and a restaurant at the back. It's definitely worth a visit. They have a back door from the Carabeo car park for easy access.
Price 3/3
Botanic
28 C. Almte. FerrándizNerja's only champagne bar. Naturally, they have a great selection of champagne and wines. They have a tapas bar at the front, with lots of small dishes and a restaurant at the back. It's definitely worth a visit. They have a back door from the Carabeo car park for easy access.
Price 3/3
Nerja's most authentic, traditional Spanish tapas bar. Either sit in the bar area at the front or have a sit down meal at the back. For the price, it's got to be the best tapas bar in town.
Price 1/3
96 locals recommend
Bar El Pulguilla
26 C. Almte. FerrándizNerja's most authentic, traditional Spanish tapas bar. Either sit in the bar area at the front or have a sit down meal at the back. For the price, it's got to be the best tapas bar in town.
Price 1/3
Restaurante la Puntilla
1 C. BoliviaAyo's is one of the oldest paella restaurants on the beach. Sadly they no longer to free refills on the paella but its still just as good. Make sure to come early in summer as the queues can run on for miles!!!
Price 1/2
71 locals recommend
Ayo
15 Paseo BurrianaAyo's is one of the oldest paella restaurants on the beach. Sadly they no longer to free refills on the paella but its still just as good. Make sure to come early in summer as the queues can run on for miles!!!
Price 1/2
Rincon del Sol Bar Chill-Out
s/n Cam. de BurrianaBar Redondo offers taps and "raciones" (normal sizes dishes) of traditional Spanish food. You get free tapas with your drink. The tapas are really great.
Price 1/3
26 locals recommend
Bar Redondo
10 C. de la GloriaBar Redondo offers taps and "raciones" (normal sizes dishes) of traditional Spanish food. You get free tapas with your drink. The tapas are really great.
Price 1/3
Our favourite Indian in Nerja, Raj has been running it for decades and really knows his stuff.
Price 2/3
12 locals recommend
Taste of India Restaurant
51 C. Hernando de CarabeoOur favourite Indian in Nerja, Raj has been running it for decades and really knows his stuff.
Price 2/3
Restaurante Asiatico
99 Av. Ciudad de PesciaIf you want cheap and cheerful, this is the place for you. You'll often find the queue backed up for 100 meters in the summer so best be prepared. I think you can get a pizza and a beer for around 6 euros...!
7 locals recommend
Little Italy Restaurant
17 C. Hernando de CarabeoIf you want cheap and cheerful, this is the place for you. You'll often find the queue backed up for 100 meters in the summer so best be prepared. I think you can get a pizza and a beer for around 6 euros...!
Bruxelles, ran by a Belgium/French family offer high quality food. Arguably the best steak in town. Make sure to book ahead of going.
Price 2/3
27 locals recommend
Restaurante Playa & Sol Lounge
s/n Paseo BurrianaBruxelles, ran by a Belgium/French family offer high quality food. Arguably the best steak in town. Make sure to book ahead of going.
Price 2/3
Now named 34 Jose Jimenez, they offer local Spanish dishes. What you might expect from a traditional chiringiutto. Cheap and cheerful :)
Price 1/3
7 locals recommend
Jose Jiminez
31 Av. del PeñoncilloNow named 34 Jose Jimenez, they offer local Spanish dishes. What you might expect from a traditional chiringiutto. Cheap and cheerful :)
Price 1/3
City/town information
Frigiliana
Nerja
Torrox
Torrox Costa
La Herradura is a beautiful traditional Spanish fishing village. In the summer tourists flock to the town to enjoy the chiringuittos on the beach and the superb water sports they have to offer.
58 locals recommend
La Herradura
s/n P.º Andrés SegoviaLa Herradura is a beautiful traditional Spanish fishing village. In the summer tourists flock to the town to enjoy the chiringuittos on the beach and the superb water sports they have to offer.
Minimarket
Mini Market Mena
69 Calle Hernando de CarabeoMini Market Monica
Mountain hikes/walking
Bar La Molineta
23 MA-5105Acequia de Lizar
325A Diseminado DiseminadosChíllar
Cerro de la Bandera
Petrol station
CEPSA Petrol Station
PK: 292 Autovía del Mediterráneobp
3 Avenida Alcalde Antonio VillasclarasBeach
Playa De La Torrecilla
19 C. MálagaCarabeo Beach
74B C. Hernando de CarabeoPlaya de Salón
Carabeo Beach
Burriana Beach
s/n Cam. de Burriana