Camino Portuguese: Nerja and Frigiliana

The four of us took a drive about 100km east of Mijas to explore that area of the Costa del Sol. We stopped in the city of Nerja, a bit smaller and less developed than Fuengerola. This area of coastline is punctuated by steep cliffs forming coves of sandy beaches. Very dramatic and more to my liking than long stretches of flat beach lined with boardwalks found in Fuengerola.

Nerja is famous for its caves, which we didn't visit that day. Instead we had lunch in a restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean, with it's azure blue water and distant views of Morroco. The streets were lined with shops and cafes and less intimate than I envisioned for myself.

It was late afternoon and Rich suggested we take a short drive to a village he had read about called Frigiliana. It was love at first sight as we drove into the village with its dramatic views and white washed buildings. It had an energy about it that made me want to explore more. I stopped at the visitor information office and picked up a booklet on all the hiking in that area. We had drinks at a cafe winery the young waitress informed us she was British and had lived there nine years. This is definitely top on my list of possible places to live. It has the hills, the coast a 15 minute drive and a good feel about it. We all gave Frigiliana two thumbs up.

Beautiful white village of Frigiliana