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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 is at C. Real, 2, 29787 Maro, Málaga. There is usually free street parking nearby.
It is open every day, 11:00 to 24:00. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 672 67 80 18 before you go.
Yes, Balcon de Maro takes reservations. You can book by calling 672 67 80 18.
According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

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
Yes, it has tables outside.
Yes, it is a good place to go with children and has high chairs.
Yes, it takes cards and mobile payments.

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Balcon de Maro

Cafés

C. Real, 2, 29787 Maro, Málaga

672 67 80 18