Frigiliana – the white village

Frigiliana lies just about 5 km from Nerja and around 70 km from Málaga. The beautiful white village sits on the mountainside by the Sierra Almijara and offers a fantastic view over the landscape and the Costa del Sol.

The town is especially known for its well-preserved Moorish quarter, with whitewashed houses, steep cobbled streets, colourful flowers and charming little squares. Frigiliana almost looks like a postcard, but at the same time the town feels lively and authentic, as many locals still live there. It's not so big that you can't see most of it on a relaxed day trip from Nerja. A village with an exciting history Frigiliana's history goes all the way back to the Moorish period, when the town held an important position in the mountains. In the 1500s the area was the scene of fierce fighting between Moorish and Christian forces, and this part of its history can still be experienced in the town today.

Around the old quarter you'll find ceramic plaques and tiles telling the story of Frigiliana. This way, you can follow the town's past as you make your way through the narrow streets.

Explore the old quarter
It's especially in the upper part of Frigiliana that you'll find the special atmosphere the town is known for. Here the narrow streets wind their way up the mountainside between staircases, arches and small hidden passages. Along the way you'll pass small shops with local handicrafts, galleries, restaurants and cafés with views.

The best thing is almost just to wander around without a fixed plan, turn down the streets that look interesting, and enjoy the atmosphere along the way. The old quarter received a national prize for its beautification in 1982. It's not hard to understand why, once you walk around among flower-covered façades, ceramic details and small viewpoints looking out over the Mediterranean.

Beautiful views and great photo opportunities
The view is one of the biggest highlights in Frigiliana. From several spots in the town you can look out over olive groves, mountains and the Mediterranean in the distance. On clear days the view is truly special, and the town is therefore a popular spot for both photographers and visitors who simply want to enjoy the surroundings. You'll typically find the best viewpoints in the upper part of the town, where it's often also a little more peaceful.