Balcon de Maro
Balcón de Maro is a welcoming café situated in the heart of the picturesque hamlet of Maro, in Nerja. It is the ideal place to enjoy traditional breakfasts, local tapas and a relaxed atmosphere just a few steps from the famous church of las Maravillas.
In 10 seconds
- It is open every day, 11:00 to 24:00.
- Most praised: Terrace with sea and cliff views · Car park opposite · Tapas, fish and home-style dishes
- Terrace · Kids welcome
Balcon de Maro is a café on Calle Real, 2, in Nerja. It has a 3.3 out of 5 rating on Google from 857 reviews, and the average price is €10-20 per person.
Restaurant-bar in Maro with a terrace overlooking the sea and cliffs, popular after the climb up from the beach. Opinions are split: some praise the staff and tapas, others criticise slow service, uneven food and high prices.
What people like most
- Terrace with sea and cliff views
- Car park opposite
- Tapas, fish and home-style dishes
- Many find the waiters very friendly
Worth knowing
- It is open every day, 11:00 to 24:00.
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Review profile
Summary of the 300 most recent Google reviews (October 2024 – October 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.
According to 300 recent reviews on Google (300): standouts are view (98 % of 59 mentions), atmosphere (94 % of 32 mentions); most mentioned: terrace with sea and cliff views · car park opposite · tapas, fish and home-style dishes · many find the waiters very friendly.
Last 12 months
3.4 (165) vs 2.9 (125) the year before
The rating is rising.
Months with the best average rating
March, July, December
Based on review dates; not a forecast.
What people talk about most, and how
- Food58 % · 98
- Service27 % · 82
- View98 % · 59
- Value for Money38 % · 40
- Wait Time14 % · 35
- Atmosphere94 % · 32
Share of positive mentions and number of reviews that mention it.
Frequently asked questions
Balcon de Maro has a 3.3 out of 5 rating on Google from 857 reviews. Restaurant-bar in Maro with a terrace overlooking the sea and cliffs, popular after the climb up from the beach. Opinions are split: some praise the staff and tapas, others criticise slow service, uneven food and high prices.
What people like most:
- Terrace with sea and cliff views
- Car park opposite
- Tapas, fish and home-style dishes
- Many find the waiters very friendly
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