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Frigiliana is a village of some 3000 inhabitants situated in the Natural Park Sierra Almijara. It is approximately 6 km from the well known coastal resort of Nerja and 70 km east of Malaga City.

Frigiliana enjoys a subtropical Mediterranean micro climate of mild winters and hot summers when it seldom rains.

It is located 330 mtrs (1000 feet) above sea level which makes it an ideal gateway to the mountains of the Natural Park area.

Frigiliana and particularly its Moorish Quarter (Barrio Morisco) is one of the purest examples of popular Arab architecture to be found in Andalusia. Remains have been found here dating back to neolithic times with further evidence of Iberian and Roman settlements.

From medieval times Frigiliana's economy was based on the production of silk, olive oil, almonds and figs, and latterly tourism. It is perhaps the best known of the famous Andalusian "Pueblo Blanco" or "White Village".
The Arab way of life survived until the conquest of the Catholic Kings in 1485. From this time the Spanish Inquisition forced the Arab population to covert to Christianity and they became known as Moriscos or "New Christians".

They rebelled 80 years later in 1567 and the final battle "La Batalla de Frigiliana" resulted in their final defeat and expulsion from Spain.

Nowadays there are many artists living in and around the area of Frigiliana, painters, sculptors, ceramic artists as well as crafts artisans. The local municipal gallery and museum are always holding exhibitions.

Today Frigiliana is a bustling, bohemian little town with many shops, restaurants, bars and is the home of the famous El Ingenio. Built in the 16th century by the First Count of Frigiliana Don Inigo Marique de Lara, it was converted into a Sugar Cane Molasses factory and is now the last working sugar cane factory in Europe. It produces the famous Miel de Caña which is widely used in dishes throughout the Malaga region and beyond.

There is a great selection of restaurants in Frigiliana and Nerja. It is no problem to find a "Menu Del Día" which is usually available for under €10.00 including a starter, main course and dessert. In Frigiliana alone there are at least 12 quality restaurants open all year round and there are many more cafes and bars serving tapas or small portions. Although you will have self-catering accommodation, you will find the experience and value of eating out much more enjoyable.

Las Chinas, Calle San Sebastian.
This is a great little restaurant. The service is impeccable, the food delicious and the prices, well, take a look at the menu.

Virtudes  is one of the oldest and most popular restaurant in the village. Its location next to the hotel and the bus stop makes it the perfect stop for a drink. They have a very good menu and very well priced too. Great place to sit outside and people watch.

Sal Y Pimienta is a Polish Restaurant situated on the Plaza de Las Tres Culturas. They specialize in central European food which is great quality and very reasonably priced. This restaurant is well worth a visit.







Other restaraunts in Frigiliana are;
El Casino, Taberna Del Esparto, el Sacristan, el Mirador, el Adarve, The Garden Restaraunt, La Romantica, El Tangey, Taj Mahal Indian restaraunt, La Bodega, El Portón, Balcon de Frigiliana, Bar Orihuela.




A Day Walking in the hills of Frigiliana and Nerja.

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Video and tourist information about Nerja

Numero 6 in Nerja is worth mentioning here. They have a very nice and different menu from the ordinary. take a trip down to Number 6 Calle Chaparil and check out the menu. Great terrace for outside dining and a beautiful interior for the cooler nights or for some Air-Con dining.

Nerja is the nearest coastal town to Frigiliana. There are 10 buses per day between Frigiliana and Nerja at a cost of €1.00 each way. It takes approximately 10 minutes.

You can, of course, walk to Nerja and there is a route marked on the Walks page which will bring you from Frigiliana to the beach with almost no road walking. Spend the day at the beach and then get the bus back.

The Balcon de Europa is the focal point for the town of Nerja. Everything radiates out from this point in the town. Bars, Restaraunts and shops.







Nerja Beaches. There are several beaches in the coves that dot the coast of Nerja. Easy to access from Frigiliana, it takes no more than 20 minutes from the center of Frigiliana to the Nerja beaches.

With 10 buses a day between both towns, its a great option when the weather is fine for sunbathing or swimming.