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Municipality in Andalucía, Spain
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Frigiliana is a mountain town in Andalucia, Spain. A white Andalucian village only 5 miles inland, the village itself is a labyrinth of charming narrow whitewashed streets with old Andalucian houses. Around the village are a series of tiled wall displays telling the story of the village during the Moorish occupation and the Reconquista (the expulsion of the moors from Spain).
Fabulous tapas. Very small restaurant. Lovely atmosphere. Dutch owners.
Cool and trendy. Fabulous views over the mountains and sea. Lovely!
Private villa designed in the style of the Alhambra. At the foot of the Sierra Almijara Mountains 5 minutes to Nerja or Frigiliana Village. Very private secluded estate, tennis court, heated pool, 7 bedrooms, 40 minutes from Malaga International airport.
By train
The nearest long-distance train station is Maria Zambrano train station in Málaga.
By bus
Frigiliana is via a shuttle bus line with the central bus station connected by Nerja.
By car
The best way to get to Frigliliana is via the Autopista del Mediterráneo A-7 coastal highway ( Symbol: AS km 295 - Nerja exit) and then continue north via the MA-5105 (approx. 4 km).
By taxi
You can hire a taxi at Malaga Airport. The cost to Frigiliana is €78-100 for the approximately 65-km (40-mile) journey. A taxi to Nerja is about €6.
The town is easy to walk around, allowing that it is built on a number of hills. Parking is easy off season in much of the town. There is also a car park.
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