Hotels near Playa de Maro
Spain
Playa de Maro (also called El Cañuelo or Playa del Cañuelo) is a protected nudist beach 5 km east of Nerja, within the Paraje Natural Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo, and one of the most beautiful small coves on the entire Costa del Sol. Backed by eroded limestone cliffs and fronted by water that runs from white-green in the shallows to deep turquoise beyond the reef, it's the most scenic beach on this list. Access is by a 20-minute walk down a steep path from the parking area on the MA-5105 coastal road, which keeps numbers manageable.
Naturist use is the norm but not legally enforced - both clothed and unclothed visitors use the beach. There are no permanent facilities (no sunlounger hire, no permanent restaurant); a seasonal beach bar operates in July and August. Bring everything you need including food, water, and sun protection.
Pro Tip: The path down to Playa de Maro is steep and uneven (about 25 minutes down, 35 up) - wear proper footwear and bring more water than you think you'll need. The parking area on the MA-5105 fills by 10 AM in summer; arriving by 9 AM or after 4 PM guarantees a space. The snorkelling around the reef on the eastern side of the cove is excellent.
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