Nerja, Things to Do: Burriana Beach

Burriana Beach

Burriana Nerja

Burriana beach lies to the East of Nerja, a short walk from the town centre. Directly parallel to the beach are a number of great bars.

This beach I would say is the premium beach in Nerja. During the summer you can hire Kayaks, Water paragliding, Banana rides, paddle boards, and Pedalos, to name a few activities.

Burriana Beach

Kayaking is run by the Educare centre, which is at the far end of the beach, away from Nerja. http://www.educare-aventura.com/en/

Educare-aventura Burina Beach

There are several trips, and 1 or 2 man Kayaks. My favourite is the 2 man Kayak, with a guide. You head for Maro, and come across a waterfall which you are welcome to paddle through. The trip lasts about 2 hours and is great fun.

Nerja Diving

There is a fully trained PADI centre at Burriana Beach in the same complex as Eduvare, above. http://www.nerjadiving.com/

Nerja Diving

In the summer there are a limited amount of sunbeds available. You pay for the use, generally around 3.50 Euros for the day. However it seems people book the day before, so be warned, take a mat with you.

Car Parking, again in the summer, can be a complete nightmare. There is some ‘on street’ parking, and a pay car park as you come down the main approach road, Calle Filipinas . The parking is about 10 Euros for 6 hours. But it is a nice car park! This car park is a bit 'hit and miss' as to opening.

Burriana beach Car park Burriana beach

Although there is no taxi rank, every bar/restaurant will order a taxi for you, with normally only a short wait.

Just past the car park is a handy Tourist Shop. You can book most things there, and print off your airport boarding pass. Be aware that it costs around 3 Euros a page.

I have a number of favourite venues here.

Tropy Sol Coffee and Ice Cream bar.
Just as you get into Burriana beach there is a quaint coffee shop that serves ice creams in lieu of the traditional biscuit. A novelty, and more a fast slurp' idea in the summer, but nevertheless a good idea.
Tip The Wi Fi here is 'Open'

Tropy Sol

Rincon de Sol

With your back to the sea walk the entire length of the beach, don’t worry it is only approx. 3 minute walk. At the very end is a yet undiscovered goldmine of a bar, Rincon De Sol. Fabulous Mojitos, great background music. Cool seating. It does get busy but if you can get one of the white sofas, a great place to people watch.

Rincon De Sol

Rincon Del Sol Burriana Beach

Playa Y Sol

If a Strawberry Mojito or Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri are your bag, with great food, and a bit of people watching, then this is the place for you. You have a choice of wicker sofas or table and chairs. This is in the middle of the promenade and therefore a great position to look around. The food is great, and all at a reasonable price.

Again with your back to the sea, Playa Y Sol, is about a 1 minute walk along the promenade.
Update. They now sell Ginger flavour Mojitos. The expression is 'To die for!' Very very Hic, nice.

Playa Y Sol

Ginger Mojito, Playa Y sol, Burriana Beach

Playa Y Sol Burriana Beach

Olas

This is the typical Brit bar. Lots of football, chips, great mix of customers. The team run a great bar, including a ‘Daddy Care’ service to get them off the beach when moaning.

If you are in the area when Malaga football club are at home, the bar can provide tickets to the match, with a coach laid on. Roughly 50 to 70 Euros, depending on whom they are playing. They operate a couple of local drop off points on the way home in Nerja.

Olas

Olas Bar Burriana Beach

Parador Hotel

Located in Calle Almunecar, overlooking Burriana Beach, The Parador hotel chain are a group of Government run hotels. Generally on the ‘upmarket’ side and situated in most major towns.

The Parador overlooks Burriana beach and albeit the sun is in the wrong direction, is a fantastic ‘sundowner’ position. Drinks are slightly more expensive, but the views more than make up for this.

Go to the rear of the hotel, through the main entrance. There you will find extensive gardens and bar.

View from Parador