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Bar La Cigalita

Name: Bar La Cigalita
Address: Nerja, Málaga, 29780, ES
Telephone: +34951213663
Price range: 10-20 €

A traditional seafood bar in Nerja where the product comes first and the service makes you feel at home from the very first moment

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Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 23:30; Sunday, 12:00 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays.
Most praised: Fresh fish and seafood · Tasty tapas and raciones · Friendly, attentive service
Kids welcome · Dogs allowed

Bar La Cigalita is a seafood and tapas bar on Calle El Chaparil, west of Nerja's centre and about 600 metres from the Balcón de Europa. Simple and family-run, mostly known to locals, it has a 4.6 rating on Google.

What to order. Fresh seafood and fish: the kingklip and prawn skewers are the most recommended. A tapa comes with your drink, and value for money is one of the most praised aspects. Expect €10-20 per person.

Opening hours. Tuesday to Saturday 12:00-23:30; Sunday 12:00-17:00; closed on Mondays. There is a terrace.

Good to know. The friendly staff appear in almost every review, although service suffers on very busy days. There are occasional complaints about a disappointing or pricey dish. More options in our guide to seafood restaurants in Nerja.

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Summary of the 50 most recent Google reviews (May 2025 – July 2026). These are visitors' opinions, analysed by EsNerja.

According to 50 recent reviews on Google (50): standouts are food (96 % of 40 mentions); most mentioned: fresh fish and seafood · tasty tapas and raciones · friendly, attentive service · good value for money.

What people talk about most, and how

Food96 % · 40
Atmosphere90 % · 10
Service100 % · 9
Value for Money83 % · 9

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Bar La Cigalita is at C. el Chaparil, 29780 Nerja, Málaga.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00 to 23:30; Sunday, 12:00 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays. These are the hours it lists on Google; they can change on public holidays and out of season, so call 951 21 36 63 before you go.

According to Google, the average price is €10–20 per person.

Bar La Cigalita has a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Google from 50 reviews. Most reviews are very positive, praising fresh seafood, tasty tapas and good value. The service is often described as friendly, attentive and welcoming, with Yolanda and other staff mentioned repeatedly. A few guests, however, reported slow or rude service, limited choice and occasional quality issues.

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