Frigiliana, Spain

Frigiliana

A whitewashed hill village with flower-lined lanes, just above the coast.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Frigiliana

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the old Moorish quarter's flower-lined lanes.
  2. AfternoonRead the tile panels telling the story of the 1569 Morisco revolt.
  3. EveningHave dinner on a terrace with a view down to the sea.

Day 2

Visit Nerja's caves and beaches.

What to eat

Miel de caña, sugar-cane honey, on fried aubergines.

Local tips

Make the most of Frigiliana

Beat the crowds

Busy at weekends and in summer. Late afternoon and evening are calmer.

Best photo spot

The flower-lined whitewashed lanes of the old Moorish quarter.

Getting there

Buses run from Nerja, about 15 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Nerja's caves and beaches, and the Río Chíllar walk through a river gorge.

Good to know

Look for the tiled panels on the walls that tell the town's history. Try the local cane honey.

Secret spots

3 secret spots near Frigiliana

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Plan your visit

Getting to Frigiliana

Getting there

  • Granada Airport (GRX)45 km away
  • Málaga Airport (AGP)55 km away
  • Málaga45 km away
  • Granada50 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Frigiliana: good to know

Is Frigiliana worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and the coast. A whitewashed hill village with flower-lined lanes, just above the coast.

How many days do you need in Frigiliana?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Frigiliana?

You can visit all year. Busy at weekends and in summer. Late afternoon and evening are calmer.

How do you get to Frigiliana?

The nearest airport is Granada Airport (GRX), about 45 km away. Buses run from Nerja, about 15 minutes.

What is there to see near Frigiliana?

Nearby hidden places include Málaga (47 km), Granada (51 km) and El Torcal de Antequera (60 km).

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