Frigiliana
Frigiliana, Spain
A whitewashed village of steep, flower-lined lanes with Moorish street plans, a few kilometres inland from Nerja. Use the car park at the edge and walk up; the lanes are narrow and steep.
Frigiliana lies at about 320 m above sea level in the province of Málaga, some 6 km north of Nerja. The old quarter consists of steep cobbled lanes with whitewashed, flower-decked houses in the Mudéjar style. The village played a part in the Morisco uprising of 1569: after the rebels surrendered, its castle was destroyed by Christian troops. Twelve ceramic panels from 1982 recall the uprising and the Battle of the Peñón de Frigiliana. The Palacio de los Condes de Frigiliana houses a factory regarded as the only working sugar cane honey factory in Europe.
Between 1961 and 1988 the village won several awards for its appearance. Allow one to two hours for the walk and wear sturdy shoes, as the lanes climb steeply. The Sugar Cane Honey Festival takes place in the first week of May.
- Nearest town
- Frigiliana, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 36.7910, -3.8947
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
Sources
Nearby
.jpg){kind=link}
Campsites nearby
- Paradise Beach Camper AreaMotorhome stopover8 km from FrigilianaMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
- MiluCar Camper AreaMotorhome stopover8 km from Frigiliana · 28 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Cerro GordoCampsite14 km from FrigilianaTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Aire Autocaravanas La HerraduraMotorhome stopover15 km from FrigilianaMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersWaste disposal
- Area de Autocaravanas de AlmuñecarMotorhome stopover21 km from FrigilianaMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- AlmanatCampsite21 km from FrigilianaCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Frigiliana?
Frigiliana is in Frigiliana, Spain, at GPS 36.7910, -3.8947. It is about 19 km from Almuñécar.
Can you camp near Frigiliana?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Cortijo San Miguel, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Frigiliana?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cueva de Nerja (5 km), Poqueira gorge villages (50 km), Alhambra (51 km) and Parador de Granada (51 km).
When is the best time to visit Frigiliana?
The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)