[Spain🇪🇸] How to spend your time in Frigiliana, a hidden gem in Spain🏘️🌱
by 旅行好きのコログ
Apr 10, 2025
Frigiliana, located in the Andalusia region of southern Spain, is a mountain village with white houses and cobblestone alleys that has been selected as one of the "most beautiful villages in Spain" 🏘️
It is only a 15-minute bus ride from Nerja, a famous Mediterranean resort, and is a hidden gem with few tourists and a laid-back "real Spanish time".
[10:00] Relaxed bus ride from Nerja 🚍
📍Access: About 15-20 minutes by bus from the bus terminal in the center of Nerja
🎫 Price: About 1-2 euros / 1-2 buses per hour (depending on the season)
💡 A taxi takes 10-15 minutes (about €10), so if you're in a group, you can share ◎
[10:30] Start your stroll through the "white maze" 🚶♀️📸
When you arrive, first walk around the village freely! White walls x blue doors x colorful flower pots = the alleys are sure to look great in photos🌸🌿
It's reminiscent of Santorini in Greece, but with fewer people and a quiet beauty✨
📸 Recommended photo spots:
• Calle Real (the village's main street)
• Narrow cobblestone alley with stairs
• In front of a shop with colored tile walls and colorful window frames
[11:30] Head to a spot to learn about tradition and history
There are mosaics all over the village that represent the coexistence of Moors and Christians, and you can feel a part of history just by walking.
⛪ Points of interest:
• Church of San Antonio (Iglesia de San Antonio)
• Small folk museum (free entry sometimes!)
[13:00] Andalusian lunch on a terrace with a great view☀️🍷
There are many restaurants and terrace cafes with great views in Frigiliana! All the Andalusian dishes made with local ingredients are simple and delicious✨
📍Recommended menu:
• Dishes made with Miel de Caña (sugarcane syrup)
• Tapas plate + local wine or sangria🍷
• Handmade goat cheese and olive oil are also excellent!
📍Popular shops: "El Mirador" and "La Taberna del Sacristán" have great views and great tastes◎
[14:30] Find souvenirs and experience local sweets🛍️
The village is lined with shops full of local flavor, such as pottery, herbal tea, handmade soap, and olive products.
In addition, be sure to check out the sweets made with the local specialty "Miel de Caña (a sweetness similar to black honey)"!
🍯Honey, dried fruits and sweets that you can buy at small patisseries and markets make great souvenirs◎
[16:00] Take a break from the village with a panoramic view from the observation deck or cafe
If you climb to the top of the village, you will be treated to a beautiful panoramic view of the contrast between the Mediterranean Sea and the white village.
Recommended spots:
• El Ingenio Observatory (Mirador)
• Enjoy cafe con leche at the terrace cafe☕
Summary!
✔ No crowds! A photogenic spot where you can walk at your leisure
✔ Relax with the authentic local culture and gentle scenery
✔ Easy access from Nerja, with day trips possible!
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Post by 旅行好きのコログ | Apr 10, 2025












