Frigiliana

Why visit Frigiliana?

Frigiliana sits on a hillside in the Sierra de Almijara, a few kilometres inland from Nerja. Its old Moorish quarter is a maze of whitewashed houses, blue doors, flower pots and cobbled steps, and it has won awards for being one of the best-kept villages in Spain. It is small enough to explore in a couple of hours and combines perfectly with a visit to Nerja.

Top things to do in Frigiliana

The Moorish quarter (Barrio Mudéjar). The historic heart of the village, with narrow lanes, archways and tiny squares. Simply wandering here is the main attraction.

The ceramic history plaques. Along the streets you will find painted ceramic tiles telling the story of the 16th-century Morisco uprising and the battle that took place on the nearby mountain.

Church of San Antonio de Padua. The village church, with a lovely square in front of it.

Viewpoints. Several viewpoints offer views over the valley, the mountains and the sea in the distance.

Local products. Frigiliana is known for its miel de caña (cane honey), local wine and handmade crafts – perfect souvenirs.

Festival of the Three Cultures. Every summer the village celebrates its Christian, Muslim and Jewish heritage with music, food and markets.

Food and drink

Small restaurants with terraces serve traditional dishes and tapas. Try something with cane honey, such as fried aubergines with miel de caña.

Getting to Frigiliana from Riviera del Sol

The drive takes around 1 hour 20 minutes, heading east past Malaga towards Nerja. Parking is available at the entrance to the village – the old centre is best explored on foot.

Good to know

• Wear comfortable shoes – the streets are steep with many steps.

• Combine with Nerja and the Nerja Caves for a full day trip.

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