The best things and activities to do in Frigiliana
In this article, you’ll find lots of ideas and all the best things and activities to do in and around Frigiliana :
- A few words about Frigiliana
- What to do in Frigiliana
- Water sports and activities in Frigiliana
- Free things to do in Frigiliana
- Adventure activities in Frigiliana
- Excursions east of Málaga from Frigiliana
- Excursions in Andalusia from Frigiliana
- What to do with children in Frigiliana
- What to do in Frigiliana when it rains
- What to do around Frigiliana
- Booking accommodation
- The main festivities in Frigiliana
- Latest articles on Andalusia
A few words about Frigiliana
Frigiliana is located in Axarquia in the province of Málaga. It has a beautiful historic centre which has retained its authenticity.
Frigiliana is recognised as one of the best villages in Spain.
What to do in Frigiliana
Here is a list of things to do in Frigiliana. They are listed by theme.
Note: some activities may be listed more than once, depending on the theme.
Water sports and activities just outside Frigiliana
Sea kayaking
From Burriana beach in Nerja, you can sign up for a sea kayaking trip. You’ll follow the Maro cliffs. Depending on the season, you may be able to enjoy an extraordinary waterfall.
Find out more and book.
Guided walk near the Maro cliffs
This hike along the cliffs of Maro ends in a cove where you can do some snorkelling if you wish. Find out more and book.
Boat trip (June to October)
This excursion, lasting a few hours by boat, allows you to discover this part of the Costa del Sol from the sea, and with a bit of luck see some dolphins 🙂 .
Find out more and book.
Paddle boarding
You can book a paddle from Burriana beach.
Find out more and book.
Snorkelling
A diving centre in Torrox offers a magnificent snorkelling activity, in an area where the seabed is of outstanding beauty.
Find out more and book.
Diving underwater
The same diving centre offers several types of scuba diving, from beginner level upwards.
Find out more and book.
Free things to do in Frigiliana
Río Chillar walk
This is one of the most beautiful walks in the province of Málaga. All you need is an old pair of trainers. It should soon be possible to book in advance, in order to limit the number of hikers and preserve nature.
Click here to find out more about the Río Chillar hike.
Going to the beach
Nerja offers 12 beaches, some of which are very different from the others. If you have a car, try the wild beach of La Cala del Pino, a little gem.
Here’s a link to the 12 beaches and coves of Nerja.
Visit the old sugar cane factory in Nerja
This is a derelict site, but it’s a great way to discover the industrial past of cane sugar production in Nerja.
You can find the location of the site here.
Adventure activities in Frigiliana
Here are three great activities suggested by David, an active tourism guide. The meeting point for these walks is always the Nerja bus station.
The via ferrata at Zafarraya
The via ferrata at Zafarraya is a colourful ‘vertical hike’ in Andalusia. A via ferrata (which can be translated as ‘vertical hike’) is a route that is both vertical and horizontal, equipped with a variety of equipment.
Note: what you’ll find on a via ferrata: steel holds, chains, suspension bridges and tyrolean traverses, which allow you to safely reach areas that are difficult to access.
