Maro is a village of five hundred people perched on the cliffs above the Costa del Sol, a few kilometres east of Nerja. It has a church, a square, a handful of bars, and almost no tourists. The Nerja Caves — one of the most visited sites in Andalucia — are five minutes walk. The beach is at the foot of the cliff.
The village
Whitewashed houses, terracotta roofs, bougainvillea over the doorways. The kind of village that still has one bar where everyone knows everyone. Quiet in the evenings. Very warm in summer.
On summer evenings, the patio in front of the church becomes an open-air stage. A flamenco evening in Maro is not a performance for tourists — it is a village gathering.
Nerja Caves
The Nerja Caves (Cuevas de Nerja) are five minutes on foot from the flat. One of the largest cave systems in Europe, with Palaeolithic paintings and a concert hall used for the annual summer festival.
Nerja
Situated 4 km away, you can reach it within minutes by car, public transport, or a pleasant walk. A proper Andalusian town with a seafront promenade, good restaurants, and a weekly market. The Balcon de Europa is the main terrace — views in both directions along the coast.
The mountains
The Sierra Almijara rises directly behind the village. Walking trails lead from the village into the mountains, which form part of a protected natural reserve. On clear days, you can even enjoy sweeping views reaching Africa, where the peaks of the Rif Mountains near Chefchaouen, Morocco, rise above the horizon.
