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Cala Barranco de Maro
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Cala Barranco de Maro is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 71th place out of 92 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.
12 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Burriana, which has a rating of 7.6.
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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.
User reviews
"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."
Daniel Portmarnockpadel
"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."
Ava K.
User reviews
"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."
Daniel Portmarnockpadel
"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."
Ava K.
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Nerja 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Nerja 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cerro Gordo 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
El Morche 2.9 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Cerro Gordo 2.8 km
Free entrance, Easy access, Gray sand, Blue pure water
Nerja 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand
Nerja 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water
La Herradura 1.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Blue pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
La Herradura 2.2 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Café bar restaurante...• 14 min walk
- El Rincón de la Tapa• 14 min walk
- Hogar Y Centro Socia...• 15 min walk
- La esquinita de teja...• 15 min walk
Attractions
- Cascada de Maro• 3 min walk
- Aqueduct Eagle• 11 min walk
- Cueva del Lobo Marin...• 12 min walk
- Iglesia de las Marav...• 13 min walk
Transport
- GRX• 49km
- Ma Carmen Y Antonio• 26 min walk
- Málaga-Centro-Alamed...• 51.5km
Localities
- Nerja• 2.6km
- Malaga• 51.1km
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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.
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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 0.2 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.
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