'They don't come much more authentically Andalucian than Frigiliana, a Moorish hillside village with stacks of charm.'
A top-notch example of the 'pueblo blanco', Frigiliana has been voted 'prettiest village in Andalucia' by the Spanish tourist board. Clinging to a hillside with the peaks of the Sierra Almijara as a backdrop, it's a classic combination of white-washed, bougainvillea draped houses, narrow streets and small, shady plazas. There are also several little shops selling locally produced ceramics, hand painted in vibrant colours. As the sun begins to set, Frigiliana's visitors return to the coastal resorts and the village relaxes into a sleepy atmosphere. This is the time to take a walk up El Fuerte, the cone-shaped hill that rises behind the houses. You can stand amongst the olive trees and feast your eyes on the amazing view over the rolling countryside and the Mediterranean Sea beyond. It's the perfect prelude to a mouth-watering meal in one of Frigiliana's traditional restaurants, rounded off with a glass of honey-sweet Malaga dessert wine, straight from the local vineyards. If you feel like a day at the beach, just down the road there's Nerja, which has several good stretches of sand. It's also a fun place to spend an evening, with the 'Balcon de Europa' providing a promenade for an early evening stroll, as well bars and restaurants serving everything from paella to pizza. As for local sightseeing, don't miss the Nerja Caves, an amazing underground world of colourful rock formations, with a huge cavern used as an auditorium for the annual International Festival of Music and Dance.
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Frigiliana hotels and apartments
Our hotels and apartments in Frigiliana include Casa Ascension, Casa Celia, Casa Cica, Casa Luna, Cortijo Andrea, Cortijo El Albaricoque, Cortijo El Comendaor, Cortijo Nazario, Cortijo Trivino, Maria Dolores, Villa Cupid, Villa El Tejo, Villa Estiricia, Villa Las Palmeras, Villa Lotea, Villa Manolo and Villa Mentirola.
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Beaches
The nearest beaches are at Nerja, 6km away. There are seven in total, the most popular being Playa de Burriana, which is .... Most of the sand and pebble beaches are serviced by excellent restaurants and cafes so after refreshing your sunblushed skin in the clear Spanish waters, why not refresh your tastebuds with an icy drink and some delicious paella?
Eating out
The village has a number of typically Spanish restaurants that boast comprehensive menus. Speciality dishes are sure to tempt you to long, leisurely evening meals. These include potato casserole, tomato and pepper soup and of course, traditional tapas.
Nightlife
Evenings in Frigiliana are spend lingering over a sumptuous, authentic home-cooked Spanish meal washed down with a tempting glass of rioja.
Shopping
Frigiliana is home to a host of excellent handicraft shops where you can pick up traditional designs. Many include natural produce, such as ceramics, art and wickerwork and can be obtained for a very reasonable price. The local wine - Muscatel - is also a good buy and will serve as a delicious memento after the sun has set on your Costa del Sol holiday.
Local information
During the day, there are plenty of sights and sounds to keep you entertained. Frigiliana is inland, nestling peacefully atop the Almijara Sierra mountain range. It boasts some of Costa del Sol's most breathtaking views, taking in lush plains, blue waters and cloudfree skies. The town also tells an intriguing history of Moorish rebellions and Roman inhabitation, indicated by the archeological treasures dotted throughout the area. The Roman remains of El Fuerte are definitely worth a visit, as is San Antonio church.
Location
60km east of Malaga
Transfer time
About 1 hour 30 minutes.
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