Playa Burriana

Nerja


This is Nerja’s longest and best beach, with plenty of towel space on the sand. From Balcón de Europa, walk east down bleached white Calle Carabeo and continue about 15 minutes to the beach. Burriana is backed by a line of merenderos (open-sided restaurants). You can rent kayaks or paddleboards here for €6 per hour.


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