Andalusia, Spain

Playa Chula Nerja

Playa Chula Nerja is a rocky beach known for its natural beauty and aquatic activities. The beach is often crowded, but its underwater world offers a serene escape. The waters are home to a variety of fish species, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling.

The beach is characterized by small rocks instead of sand, which can make walking a bit challenging. However, beach beds are available for those who wish to relax and soak up the sun. Food and drink options are conveniently located nearby.

One of the unique features of Playa Chula Nerja is the presence of a small rock that people often climb and jump off into the water. Additionally, there's a rock face on the mountain that offers opportunities for bouldering and cliff jumping. At the eastern end of the beach, there's a small compact wall with additional hand holds, which is partially submerged at high tide.

Discover the perfect place to stay near Playa Chula Nerja and enjoy easy access to its serene underwater world, perfect for snorkeling enthusiasts.

Despite its small size, Playa Chula Nerja is a beautiful and exclusive beach that offers a unique experience for beach-goers.

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Amenities

Playa Chula Nerja amenities include loungers.

Restaurants

Best restaurants near Playa Chula Nerja include Restaurante Bruxelles By David Leon, Bakers Restaurant & Bar, Del Mar...Y Del Sol Cafe, Restaurante Tapas Plaza, Restaurante El Niño Lounge Bar, Restaurante 34, Restaurante Capistrano, Papalo and Bakus.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty of the beach, particularly the underwater scenery which is ideal for snorkeling and spotting a variety of fish species. The beach also offers unique features such as a rock for climbing and jumping off into the water, and a rock face on the mountain for cliff jumping. However, visitors complain about the beach being very rocky and crowded.

Where to Stay near Playa Chula Nerja?

Visitors to Playa Chula Nerja often stay in the nearby town of Nerja, which is renowned for its charming atmosphere and proximity to several beautiful beaches. Accommodations within walking distance of Playa Chula Nerja are limited, so many visitors opt to stay in Nerja and enjoy the wider range of amenities and attractions the town offers.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

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Where is Playa Chula Nerja?

Latitude: 36.7512768 / Longitude: -3.8642243

Playa Chula Nerja is located in Andalusia. The following map of Playa Chula Nerja shows the exact location.

Playa Chula Nerja: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, September 13, 2025
It's shaping up to be a pleasant day at Playa Chula Nerja. The sun will be making frequent appearances from behind some clouds. With a high of 27.7 °C, it will be warm enough to enjoy the beach. The sea temperature is a comfortable 22.8 °C, ideal for a refreshing dip. The wind will be light, so it won't be too disruptive. The UV index will reach 6.2, so make sure to apply sunscreen.
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Air

Low / High22.7°C/27.7°C
Feels Like (High)30.2°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature22.8 °C
Wave Height0.2 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:56/20:26
Sunshine Hours11.6 hrs
UV Index6.2
Cloud Cover17%
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Wind

Speed7.9 km/h
Gusts14.4 km/h
DirectionW

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