Cala del Cañuelo Beach
From Cómpeta46 min
DurationHalf day - Full day
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
Best seasonMay-Oct
KidsYes
About
- Last beach in Málaga province — 200 m virgin cove, turquoise water
- Inside Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Park, stunning snorkelling
- Partially nudist, no services
Good to know
- Bring water and sun protection: there is no beach bar or services in the cove
- In season (in 2026, from 6 June) the road down is closed to cars: park for free in the area by the N-340 and take the shuttle or walk down the path
- The car park fills up in summer: arrive early
- Protect the marine reserve: avoid disturbing seabed life and follow local rules
Nearby
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Cliffs Route (N-340 Nerja-Herradura)Family / Leisure · NerjaScenic coastal drive along the old N-340 through the Maro-Cerro Gordo protected coastline
Maro BeachBeach · Maro · 44 min400 m sandy cove between cliffs with crystal-clear water