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A charming town

A unique environment

Maro

Enjoy your summer holidays in Maro

Maro is a small picturesque town of Roman origin belonging to the municipality of Nerja in the province of Malaga.

Although it is mainly a town dedicated to agriculture, its tourism has grown considerably in recent years due to its proximity to places of marked tourist interest such as its well-known natural beaches.

This small town is quite frequented by tourists despite having less than 500 inhabitants. It owes its popularity, in large part, to the proximity of interesting places, such as the Cliffs of Maro – Cerro Gordo, the municipality of Nerja (of which Maro is a district) and the popular Caves of Nerja.

Recommendations | We recommend the following routes

Maro beach

Known as Cala de Maro

This is a sandy beach of considerable size with easy access and very popular during summer season. To reach it we must take the same road as that leading to the la Caleta Beach, until reaching a small square with little parking space. From here we can go down to the beach, where there is a beach restaurant.
From the road it is a distance of 2 kilometers.

La Caleta beach

Known as "Calachica" from the series "Verano Azul"

A Sandy beach, of médium size and shielded beneath the Cliffs and the Vega of Maro (fertile plains of Maro). Its natural beauty gives it a certain wild charm. Access is gained via the crossroads from the Nerja Cave to Maro, crossing Maro and descending along a road on the other edge of Maro which weaves its way between crop Fields and greenhouses. After the first bend we must take a lane to the right (option A on the diagram). Once on the lane we ver off again to the right between two greenhouses, this entrance is not very visible. We carry on until we reach a widening of the lane. Passing by the chain we continue down to the beach. The total distance covered is a little less than 2 kilometers.

Cove of the Maro Ravine

Secluded nature

This is situated at the mouth of the Barranco de Maro (Maro Ravine), known farther up as the De la Coladilla-Cazadores. AAccess is gained past quilometre 394 of the N-340 in Direction Nerja-Almería entering the old national road immediately before the beginning of a bend. Carrying on some 300 metres, we ver to the left before passing the bridge, and go down to the Barranco de Maro via a lane in extremely bad condition (Only 4×4 vehicles should attempt it). From here we can see, farther up, the Acueducto del Aguila (Eagle’s Aqueduct), still in perfect condition, built in the last century to carry water to the mills of the old san Joaquin sugar factory in Maro.Upon arriving at an “apero” (tools shead), the route turns into a pathway which it is only possible to descend on foot and wearing sports shoes, surrounded by sygar-cane and sub-tropical crops. We must continue along the left hand side until reaching a small building from which the path begins, which takes us down to this small yet pretty cove of rounded rocks. It interest lies more in its secluded natur e than in bathing, The total length of the route is of little more than one kilometre.

Paper Mill beach

One of the most beautiful natural spaces in the area

It owes its name to the ruins which in times gone by used to be a paper factory known locally as El Molino de Papel (The Paper Mill). It was founded by the Nerjeño governor of Las Guayanas, Manuel Centurión Torres, during the reign of Carlos III. It was in operation from the end to the 18th century through until the Middle of the 19th century and is currently owned by Azucarera Larios (Larios Sugar). The beach is large, Sandy and the Río de la Miel and the Arroyo de los Colmenarejos (Colmanarejos Stream) flow into it.

Access is gained by taking a right-hand turning about 300 metres past kilometre 298 on the N-340. This road descends a steep slope onto the old road which we must follow until reaching the Molino de Papel, Where we ver to the right and go down to the beach. From the N-340 the distance is less than 1 km.

Alberquillas beach

Its crystal clear water invites you to snorkel

This beach is vast dimensions and is joined to the Molino de Papel Beach by the ruins of the Torre del Río de La Miel (Honey River Tower).
Access is gained via a right turning which cannot be clearly see from the N-340, about 200 metres past kilometre 299. It is a lane in good condition via which vehicles may reach the beach itself. It is a pleasant spot to pass a typical day on the beach.
The distance from the N-340 is of 1 km.

Pines Cove

One of the best nudist beaches on the Costa del Sol

These are two sandy coves of médium size situated between the playa de las Alberquillas and the Torre del Pino. Despite being separated by fallen rocks, one may walk quite easilly from one to the other.

They can be reached by a path wich starts on the third bend of the old N-340, on the right-handf side, past kilometre 299. The path slopes downwards to the beach betwwen dry brushwood. From the N-340 to trhe beach the distance is of about 200 metres.

El Cañuelo beach

Located in the middle of the natural area Cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo

This is large, frequented beach, on which there are two beach restaurants, that can be reached by walking through an earthen lane of less than one kilometre’s length which begins 400 metres past kilometre 302 to the rigth of the N-340. There is public transport from the N-340, from june to September.

Tower of Maro

Also known as Torre de Calaturcos

This is one of the many watchtowers wich scatter our coast. From here marvellous views can be appreciated as well as the chance to take a pleasant stroll around the surroundings. The access is conveniently signposted and is to be found exactly at the 297 kilometre of the N-340, where we move onto a earthen lane from which to the right we can see typical crops to the área and to the left an old pine grove. Upon reaching a widening of the lane we continue on foot, via the path that goes up to the tower. We could lose ourselves amongst the smells of thyme, rosemary, and other such aromatic mediterranean plants. The length of the route is that of one kilometre.

Maro waterfall

With a free fall of water from 15 meters high that will face the sea, a fascinating spectacle.

From the Caves of Nerja, through the Sanguino stream, this 15-meter waterfall emerges that upon reaching the sea stuns our senses. To enjoy it, you have to see the waterfall from below: kayak through the cliffs, paddle through narrow passageways, feel the power of the waves under the boat, or swim.

This is one of the secret places that the Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs Natural Park hides. The sea and the mountains hand in hand, creating landscapes that trigger our imagination.

The cliffs of Maro - Cerro Gordo

Natural reserve

From the Sierra de la Almijara the Cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo plunge into the Mediterranean Sea. They constitute an enclave of singular beauty for which it has deserved the honor of having been declared a Natural Area by the A.M.A. since 1989, which extends over 375 hectares including a kilometer towards the sea.
For your enjoyment we propose a series of itineraries. They are all short and can be covered on foot from the N-340 road.

Nerja cave

Declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 2006

La Cueva de Nerja is a cave complex of two areas four km long and 35 km wide, located north of Nerja, which you can visit during your visit to Nerja and Maro. Its history is fascinating and you will discover the paradise of the underworld as soon as you arrive at this magical place.

The Caves of Nerja are home to the largest stalagmite in the world. On January 12, 1959, a group of five children from the nearby village of Maro decided to go bat hunting. They went to a sinkhole known as “La Mina” and found an opening blocked by stalactites.

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Download in PDF format all the routes to access the beaches and coves of Maro, as well as, you will find routes to the mountains and the cliffs of Maro and Cerro Gordo. Click the icon below to open it.

Information of interest

Supermarket

· to 2,5 Km.

Minimarket

2 Minimarkets in Maro

Chemist's

· A few meters from our house

Public car park

· Ample parking under the square