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Burriana Beach

Nerja's big beach: 800 m with a Blue Flag, a promenade of beach bars (Ayo), kayaking to the Maro waterfall, an accessible point and free parking up top.

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Burriana Beach (Playa de Burriana) is Nerja's big beach: about 800 metres of dark sand east of the centre, below the cliffs of the Parador, with a promenade full of beach bars, restaurants and shops, and more facilities and activities than any other beach in town. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Balcón de Europa and the starting point for kayak trips to the Maro waterfall.

Facilities

It has a Blue Flag in 2026, lifeguards in season, showers, foot taps, changing rooms and public toilets, and an accessible point for people with reduced mobility, with a walkway to the water's edge and an adapted toilet, renewed by the town council in July 2026. Sunloungers and parasols are for hire along the beach (in 2026, about €6 per lounger and about €22 for a Bali bed); in August book ahead or arrive early. The Antonio Mercero promenade, named after the director of the TV series Verano Azul, has beach bars, ice-cream parlours, beach shops and supermarkets. The most famous is Chiringuito Ayo, with its wood-fired paella cooked in front of you.

Water activities

Burriana is the base for water sports in Nerja. Guided kayak and paddleboard trips leave from here along the cliffs to the Maro waterfall, and in summer there is kayak, paddleboard and slide-pedalo hire, parasailing, jet skis, boat trips and snorkelling trips.

What it is like

The sand is dark and coarse, with small pebbles in places, and the water is usually clear and calm, as the beach is fairly sheltered. Be aware that a few metres from the shore there is a step and it gets deep quickly, and some days there are waves. It is Nerja's liveliest beach and in July, August and at weekends it fills up: the further east you go, towards Maro, the more space there is. Late in the afternoon it empties and there is a good sunset.

Please note: since the storms of February 2026 the town council has kept the western stretch of the promenade closed, by the fishermen's hut, together with the access to the Parador lift and the path towards Carabeillo, and has asked the coastal authority to repair it; check the notices on nerja.es before you go. In the meantime you can walk to Carabeillo along the sand. To the east, the Burriana to Maro walk continues to Maro beach. Compare it with the rest in our guide to Nerja's beaches.

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Beach information

Beach fact sheet

Blue Flag 2026

Composition

Arena oscura y grava

Dimensions

800m long x 40m wide

Setting

Urbana, con paseo marítimo

Occupancy

High

Swimming conditions

Calm waters

Parking

Aparcamiento municipal de Burriana

Q for Tourism Quality

ICTE certification recognising excellence in the beach’s management, cleanliness and services.

Jellyfish today

Jellyfish live

No risk

Today, 31/10/2026, the jellyfish risk is no risk. The water is at 20°C.

No riskVery high

No recent sightings recorded at Burriana Beach.

No swimmer has reported jellyfish here in recent days. In these conditions swimming is usually calm, though it is always wise to stay alert.

If a jellyfish stings you

Get out of the water and go to the nearest lifeguard post.
Rinse the area with sea water (never fresh water) and remove any remains without rubbing.
If there is no lifeguard, call 112 or Nerja Civil Protection.

Data updated daily

Weather

23°C

Mostly clear · Feels like 24°C

20°Water

0.2mCalm sea

9 km/hS · Gusts 16

4UV

66%Humidity

07:38Sunrise

18:19Sunset

Moderate UV (4): sunscreen is recommended.

Today23°18°

Sun21°17°

Mon21°17°

Tue21°16°14%

Wed18°17°30%

Thu21°16°13%

Fri22°18°

Calm sea from the SEPeriod: 3sCurrent: 60 cm/s NW

Best times to go to the beach

10:00 - 13:00|16:00 - 19:00

Expected crowds

Tides

Today's tides

Forecast high and low tides

High tide

06:00

Low tide

11:00

High tide

18:00

In the Mediterranean the tide is very small: today the difference between high and low tide is only about 41 cm, so it barely affects swimming.

Swimming conditions

Slightly larger variation than usual for the Mediterranean. Check the low-tide times for more beach space.

Water sports & activities

Activities you can do at this beach. Suitability is a rough guide based on today’s sea state: Calm sea (0.2 m), period 3s, wind 9 km/h (gusts 16). Tap any activity to see booking options.

Ideal today

Kayak

Paddle around the nearby coves and cliffs.

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Ideal today

Paddleboarding (SUP)

Stand-up paddleboard, ideal when the sea is calm.

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Ideal today

Snorkelling

Mask and snorkel to explore the rocky seabed and its wildlife.

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Ideal today

Parasailing

Parachute flight towed by a boat with views over the coast.

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Ideal today

Jet skis

Rental and guided tours in high season.

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Ideal today

Boat trips

Trips to see the Nerja and Maro cliffs from the sea.

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Ideal today

Pedalos

Pedal boats for a family outing along the shore.

Ideal today

Giant inflatable

Inflatable water mat to jump and have fun as a family.

Best time to visit

The swimming season runs from June to October. The best months to enjoy the beach with good weather and fewer people are May, June, September and October.

Best months Swimming season Off season

Where to park

There are three options. For free, the roundabout car park, with about 165 open-air spaces, and the smaller one on the road down to the beach; from either you walk down the hill. Next to the sand, the paid underground municipal car park (about €2.14 an hour, with a 6-hour pass for €10). In July, August and at weekends the free ones fill up early: arrive before 10 am.

How to get to Burriana Beach

On foot from the centre: about 15 minutes from the Balcón de Europa. Follow Calle Carabeo to the Parador and take the stepped shortcut down to the beach; the Parador is under renovation, but the way through is open (the lift is not). The way back is uphill: if you are carrying a lot, take the bus or a taxi.

Down the main road: with no steps, along the road that runs down from the Burriana roundabout to the beach. It is longer and fairly steep, but it is the option with a pushchair.

By bus: town bus line 1 (timetable) stops at Burriana beach.

By car: from the Burriana roundabout, a fairly steep road leads down to the beach. Up top, at the roundabout and on the way down, there are free car parks; at the bottom, the underground municipal car park (see «Where to park»).

From Carabeillo: along the sand, as the stretch of promenade between the two beaches has been closed since February 2026.

From Maro: on foot along the Burriana to Maro walk.

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Review profile

Summary of the 636 most recent Tripadvisor and Google reviews (August 2019 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 636 recent reviews on Tripadvisor (301) and Google (335): most mentioned: clean, clear water · many beach bars, restaurants and shops · kayaking to the Maro cliffs and waterfalls · wide beach with pleasant promenade.

Google vs Tripadvisor

Google 4.5 · Tripadvisor 4.0

Google rates it 0.5 higher than Tripadvisor.

By review language

Spanish 4.4 (387) · English 4.0 (177)

Language hints at who is reviewing (locals and Spanish visitors, or foreign visitors).

Months with the best average rating

May, September, October

Based on review dates; not a forecast.

Frequently asked questions

From the Balcón de Europa, about 15 minutes: along Calle Carabeo to the Parador and down the stepped shortcut (the Parador is under renovation, but you can get through). With no steps, down the main road from the roundabout, which is longer. The way back is uphill; there is a bus (line 1) and taxis.

For free, at the roundabout car park (about 165 spaces) or the one on the road down; paid, at the municipal car park next to the beach (about €2.14 an hour). In summer, arrive before 10 am.

In 2026, about €6 per lounger per day and about €22 for a Bali bed. The ones at either end of the beach are usually a bit cheaper. In August, book ahead or arrive early.

The whole promenade is lined with beach bars and restaurants. The most famous is Chiringuito Ayo, with its wood-fired paella cooked in front of you; it does not take bookings and there is usually a queue at lunchtime.

It is Nerja's water-sports base: guided kayak and paddleboard trips to the Maro waterfall, kayak, paddleboard and pedalo hire, parasailing, jet skis and boat trips.

Yes, it is the most popular trip: about 2.5 km along the cliffs, with a guide or in a hired kayak. With a calm sea it takes around an hour; check the sea conditions before setting off.

Yes: showers, foot taps, changing rooms and public toilets (sometimes without paper, so bring some), plus the adapted toilet at the accessible point.

Yes, Burriana has a Blue Flag in 2026.

Yes: it has an accessible point with a walkway to the water's edge and an adapted toilet, renewed in July 2026, and the municipal car park is next to the beach. Walking down from the centre involves steps and a hill: better by car or taxi.

Yes: it has lifeguards, every kind of facility and the water is usually calm. But a few metres from the shore there is a step and it gets deep quickly, so keep an eye on little ones.

Almost all of it. Since the storms of February 2026 the town council has kept the western stretch closed, by the fishermen's hut, together with the access to the Parador lift and the path towards Carabeillo; while it is repaired, you can walk to Carabeillo along the sand. Check the notices on nerja.es.

No. Dogs are not allowed on the beach, except assistance dogs.