The cliffs of Maro are one of nature's greatest gifts, as the combination of the cliffs with the beautiful coves that surround them is an authentic spectacle.
Discovering the cliffs of Maro-Cerro Gordo is one of the areas that will have the greatest impact on you in the province of Malaga. It is a natural spot located in the eastern part of the province of Malaga, very close to the town of Maro-Cerro Gordo. Nerja. And with breathtaking views. In fact, if you visit the cliffs on a clear day, you can see as far as the African coast on the horizon.
It stands out, among other things, for its marvellous marine fauna. If you like to go to small coves and take your snorkelling kit or diving goggles, remember to put them in your beach bag. The truth is that being a rocky area and huge rocks in the form of cliffs, they give life to a lot of marine biodiversity. The area is home to corals, sponges and a wide variety of fish, some of them brightly coloured like the maiden fish or spectacular like the sunfish.
Characteristics of the cliffs
The cliffs of Maro are made up of a succession of inlets and ravines, with a drop of up to 250 m, formed by the lowlands of the Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama mountain ranges, dissolved by the reeds of the ocean.
In the vicinity of the natural site is the Cueva de Nerja (Nerja Cave) made up of different galleries, in which there are countless stalactites, columns and waterfalls.
Kayaking in Maro Cerro Gordo Park
In the area of the Maro cliffs you can find many kayaks along the cliff coast. Most of these kayaks are groups that are making the kayak excursion to the waterfall of maro which departs from the MARO BEACH.
So if you like the adventure of getting into a kayak and navigating the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, the truth is that the cliffs of Maro is one of the best areas to do it.
The Beaches of Maro Cerro Gordo
The area of Maro-Cerro Gordo is a cliff area made up of 8 well known coves and beaches. Some of them are very small coves, such as the La Maro Cove and other larger ones such as Maro Beach. But all of them can also be reached by sea if you decide to make a route and rent a Kayak in Maro.
- Barranco de Maro Cove
- La Caleta de Maro
- Maro Beach
- Paper Mill Beach
- Beach of Las Alberquillas
- Calas del Pino
- El Cañuelo Cove
- Cantarriján Beach
If you like to enjoy coves, natural landscapes and unique enclaves, the Maro Cerro Gordo cliffs is a place I highly recommend you to go. It will not leave you indifferent.
