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The best-rated Beaches in Nerja

Our honest ranking of the highest-rated beaches in Nerja. These 7 are the best of 7 in town that each have 50 or more Google reviews.

Ranked by average Google rating, then by number of reviews. Only businesses with at least 50 reviews qualify, and 7 made the cut. No paid placement, ever.

  1. 1
    Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

    Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

    4.7(8447)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 8447 reviews

    Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.7 from 8447 reviews.

  2. 2
    Cala del Cañuelo

    Cala del Cañuelo

    4.6(2378)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2378 reviews

    Cala del Cañuelo is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.6 from 2378 reviews.

  3. 3
    Nerja Playa Burriana

    Nerja Playa Burriana

    4.5(18354)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 18354 reviews

    Nerja Playa Burriana is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.5 from 18354 reviews.

  4. 4
    Playa de Burriana

    Playa de Burriana

    4.4(1164)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1164 reviews

    Playa de Burriana is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.4 from 1164 reviews.

  5. 5
    Playa de la Caleta

    Playa de la Caleta

    4.3(854)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 854 reviews

    Playa de la Caleta is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.3 from 854 reviews.

  6. 6
    Playa de Maro

    Playa de Maro

    4.2(2671)Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 2671 reviews

    Playa de Maro is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.2 from 2671 reviews.

  7. 7
    Playa del Molino de Papel

    Playa del Molino de Papel

    4.1(192)Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 192 reviews

    Playa del Molino de Papel is a beach in Nerja, on the Costa del Sol. Rated 4.1 from 192 reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

How are the best beaches chosen?

We rank every published business by its average Google rating, requiring at least 50 reviews to qualify, so popularity is earned. 7 businesses met that bar, and the top scorers are listed. There is no paid placement.

What is the highest-rated of the beaches?

Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo in Nerja currently tops the list, with a 4.7 out of 5 Google rating from 8447 reviews.

How good are the top beaches?

The top 7 beaches in this ranking average 4.4 out of 5 on Google, well above the typical local score.