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Capistrano Playa, Nerja

3.9
#5 of 9 in Beaches in Nerja
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Set at the foot of a charming Spanish resort, Capistrano Playa offers perfect swimming and snorkeling opportunities in the clear azure sea. You'll need to walk down a long flight of stone steps to reach this pebble beach. Rent a kayak and paddle around the cliffs and to the caves. Amenities include sunbed and umbrella rentals during the summer season. With our online itinerary creator, Nerja attractions like Capistrano Playa can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
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  • By steven d
    With hill after hill and some are very steep it's not for the faint hearted or me again, I enjoyed it whilst there but too steep for us, we regard ourselves as middle aged and reasonably fit but were ...  more »
  • By Passenger621553
    3rd visit..this time stayed in 511, absolutely love it, yes there is the mountain step climb up but if you know about it you are aware it is worth every step, you can stop on way beautiful views. 511 ...  more »
  • By 109marjag
    Small lovely beach! For those who appreciate a little bit people and are tired of fine sand, this is a treat. Beautiful and different with rocks.
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