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Playa de la Cala el Canuelo, Nerja

4.3

#2 of 10 in Beaches in Nerja

Beach · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park

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Seaside seclusion is what you'll get at Playa de la Cala el Canuelo, dotted with straw umbrella sunbeds and backed by Cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo. Snorkel safely the crystal waters abundant with sea life, or stroll along pebbled shores with open horizons. The adjacent restaurant offers meals under grape vines and panoramic views of the beach. Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Nerja trip simple and quick.

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Playa de la Cala el Canuelo reviews

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4.6

By chicajules

The beach is stunning and well worth a visit. But be warned that if you buy a return ticket for the shuttle bus make sure you show your ticket to the driver before you get back on the bus to go back..... more

The beach is stunning and well worth a visit. But be warned that if you buy a return ticket for the shuttle bus make sure you show your ticket to the driver before you get back on the bus to go back..... more »
By W1087YDmartinh

Water was clean in the morning but gets dirty during the day. Greenish bubbles started to appear after 12pm with small feathers clumping around them. All kinds of stones on the beach. Tiny ones at...

Water was clean in the morning but gets dirty during the day. Greenish bubbles started to appear after 12pm with small feathers clumping around them. All kinds of stones on the beach. Tiny ones at... more »

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By Gilles

Remote gorgeous beach - we went on saturday at 10.00 - enough parking places still - walked down (there is also a bus) - super pretty, we rented beds (12 euro for 2 beds + parasol) - 2 bars available (go to the big one, avoid the one at the entrance)

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By Kim Norbye

Cañuelo Playa is a fantastic beach in the nature reserve. Quiet, clean and unspoiled like the commercial beaches. Come early and enjoy a full day in the paradise. Be aware you will have to use a shuttle bus to access the beach since it’s protected from traffic.

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