Burriana beach

Burriana is located in southern Spain, on the Costa del Sol. The coastline is 800 m long and 40 m wide, making it the largest beach in Nerja. It is popular because of the golden, light gray sand on the coast and a variety of restaurants, bars, which are called chiringitos in the local area. On a large and beautiful promenade there are many cafes, shops, souvenir stores. The infrastructure on the beach is well developed - there is everything you need for a comfortable stay in any company. It is calm, there are no high waves.

Beach description

Burriana is a chic resort on the "coast of the sun", where 325 days a year there is clear weather. Every summer millions of tourists from all over the world rest here. This is one of the largest and most famous Spanish resorts in the southern part of the country in the east of the city of Nerja. The beach is strewn with fine golden sand, the entry into the sea is smooth, the water is clear, blue. This is the best place for swimming along the coastline. On the coast a rocky landscape, in the distance you can see hills, palm trees, authentic houses in the Andalusian style.

There are rocky areas on the beach. Entering water during a strong surf you should be careful - there is a danger of injuring yourself on a sharp bottom. To avoid this, it is recommended to wear special rubber shoes, which is offered to buy at local stores at affordable prices.

Burriana is a crowded resort where Europeans, Spaniards, travelers from all over the world relax. There is a lot of space even with heavy workload, it is spacious and noisy here. The resort is popular among families with small children, large companies, youth. The best way to get to the beach is by car. The tourist's path lies through a hill through which it is difficult to get to the hotel on the return road.

Burriana beach is suitable for relaxing with a small child, as the entrance to the water is convenient, gentle fine sand lies at the bottom, in summer the water warms up to +28 degrees and more, it is shallow here, the waves are moderate. Every year, Burriana receives the Blue Flag, an honorary award that confirms that the coast and sea are environmentally friendly, safe, and the service is top notch. The resort is awarded the “Q” mark of the Spanish Institute for Tourism Quality - a sign confirming that it is one of the best beaches in southern Spain.

When is it better to go

The beach season on the coast of Spain falls on the period from May to October. The water and air temperature reaches the most comfortable levels, thereby guaranteeing tourists a perfect vacation. 

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Infrastructure

Burriana is well equipped, the infrastructure is top level. For the traveler’s comfort, modern outdoor showers, foot water columns, changing rooms, and toilets are installed on the coast. In order for young tourists to have something to do near the sea, children’s playgrounds, water slides, attractions are installed. Fans of outdoor activities will appreciate sports grounds, volleyball fields with a net. Here you can ride a puffed banana, do exciting underwater fishing, water sports - kayaks, jet skis, and catamarans are available for hire. The resort is widespread parasailing, kayaking - with the help of this sports boat it is easy to explore the nearby beaches of the coast.

Lovers to enjoy a relaxing vacation rent umbrellas, sun loungers for a comfortable stay. The same equipment is sold in stores on the city promenade beyond the coastline. Many buy it once and wear it daily to the beach in order to save on rental.

For travelers on the coast there are many hotels, apartments offering good service. For the convenience of travelers, the hotel has swimming pools, terraces, spas, shops and other public goods. More offers are provided in the seaside town of Nerja, located near the hill.

On the territory of Burriana beach there are cafes and restaurants offering Spanish, Mediterranean, European and other world cuisines on their menu. The assortment consists of many delicious dishes and drinks, affordable prices. It is worth trying the world famous Spanish paella, which is cooked immediately on the beach. For those who want to try something special, among the 300 restaurants of Nerja, they will find what he needs. For nightlife lovers, clubs and discos open in the evening.

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Useful information

Nerja has a rich culture, friendly locals and large markets. There are no ruins, cultural monuments and other historical buildings near the beach. In the suburbs there are many interesting places that can be reached by taxi or regular buses. Among unusual things:

  1. A modest unique village in the mountains - Frigiliana. The distance between it and Nerja is 6 km. There are street fairs, a football field over the gorge, the streets covered with pebbles.
  2. Caves at a distance of 4 km from the city. There is an impromptu scene where M. Plisetskaya and M. Caballe performed; Traditional music festivals take place annually. On the walls there are ancient drawings, artifacts.
  3. The ancient city of Moro is 3 km from Nerja. The houses here are whitewashed, the streets are narrow, there is a beach with a steep descent.
  4. Excursions in the Sierra Nevada mountains to white villages in the Granada region - Alpujarras with settlements that have been preserved since the battles between Christians and Moors.

These and other sights are worth visiting for everyone who came to the south of Spain to understand the local culture and spiritually enrich themselves.

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