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Cliffs Route (N-340 Nerja-Herradura)
DurationHalf / full day
DifficultyEasy (car)
PriceFree
Best seasonAll year; summer access restrictions may apply
KidsYes
About
- Scenic coastal drive along the old N-340 through the Maro-Cerro Gordo protected coastline
- Useful stops include the Acueducto del Águila, Maro, El Cañuelo, Cantarriján and the Cerro Gordo viewpoint
- Combine viewpoints, coves and snorkelling depending on season and sea conditions
Good to know
- Use the old N-340 rather than the A-7 for the scenic route
- Vehicle access to some beaches is seasonally restricted in summer; check current local signs/shuttle information
- Avoid fixed assumptions about access dates because they can change each season
Nearby
Maro BeachBeach · Maro · 44 min400 m sandy cove between cliffs with crystal-clear water
Kayak/Paddle Surf Maro CliffsWater Sports · Maro · 44 minPaddle along the Maro-Cerro Gordo cliffs to the Cascada de Maro waterfall (drops into the sea)
Nerja CavesCulture · Nerja · 40 minMajor archaeological and geological attraction at Maro, declared a protected cultural site
Chiringuito Ayo (Playa de Burriana)Seafood / Fish · Nerja (Playa Burriana) · 41 minIconic beachfront chiringuito founded in 1969 on Playa de Burriana. Its signature is wood-fired paella cooked in large pans beside the beach