Costa del Sol 鈥� Frigiliana and Nerja, Frigiliana, Spain
Spain鈥檚 Costa del Sol is famous for its sandy beaches, vacation resorts and golf courses. If you need a break from these activities, we found something else to do in this popular area. The captivating towns of Frigiliana and Nerja, along the Costa del Sol, are worth getting off your beach towel for a visit.
Costa del Sol鈥檚 name translates in English to Sunshine Coast. This name wasn鈥檛 reached by accident, since it receives 325 days of sunshine annually. This 150 km long sandy coast extends on both sides of M谩laga. Frigiliana and Nerja are east of the city. If you want to travel southwest you can visit聽Estepona, Marbella & Casar谩s.
Frigiliana is the quintessential historic town found only 15 km inland. It is adorable and has more than earned its place on Spain鈥檚 list of Pueblo Blancos. These are a collection of picture-perfect towns with white-washed heritage homes scattered on the hills and mountains in Andaluc铆a.
Not only does Frigiliana have a spectacular location on the side of a steep mountain slope, the town is also deeply connected to the history of this region. In the 13th and 14th centuries, Spanish Reconquista campaigns were slowly conquering Moorish lands. Frigiliana was one of the last Moorish communities remaining. It fell to the Spanish in the late 1400s, shortly before Granada was conquered. The town was able to withstand Spanish forces for so long because of its hillside position and its protective wall. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Costa del Sol鈥檚 name translates in English to Sunshine Coast. This name wasn鈥檛 reached by accident, since it receives 325 days of sunshine annually. This 150 km long sandy coast extends on both sides of M谩laga. Frigiliana and Nerja are east of the city. If you want to travel southwest you can visit聽Estepona, Marbella & Casar谩s.
Frigiliana is the quintessential historic town found only 15 km inland. It is adorable and has more than earned its place on Spain鈥檚 list of Pueblo Blancos. These are a collection of picture-perfect towns with white-washed heritage homes scattered on the hills and mountains in Andaluc铆a.
Not only does Frigiliana have a spectacular location on the side of a steep mountain slope, the town is also deeply connected to the history of this region. In the 13th and 14th centuries, Spanish Reconquista campaigns were slowly conquering Moorish lands. Frigiliana was one of the last Moorish communities remaining. It fell to the Spanish in the late 1400s, shortly before Granada was conquered. The town was able to withstand Spanish forces for so long because of its hillside position and its protective wall. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "黑料吃瓜网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 黑料吃瓜网 App
Sights Featured in This Article
Guide Name: Costa del Sol 鈥� Frigiliana and Nerja
Guide Location: Spain » Frigiliana
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Spain » Frigiliana
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Old Moorish Quarter
- Plaza de las Tres Culturas (Three Cultures Square)
- Puppet Show
- Casa del Apero
The Most Popular Cities
/ view all