Frigiliana Holidays

Frigiliana's nestled away at the foothills of Spain's Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park. The old town now has modern tapas restaurants and cafés dotted around its maze of cobbled streets. If you prefer the south coast's beaches, Nerja's a 15-minute drive away.

You can see Frigliana's Moorish history all throughout the old town, especially in its many decorative floor mosaics. On the outskirts of the village lie the ruins of an old fort where the Moors took refuge during their last stand – if you're not a history buff, the hillside lends superb views too.

Aside from world-class beaches, Nerja has a 17th-century church worth checking out, while the Caves of Nerja also impress with their ancient petroglyphs on the walls. A 90-minute drive from Frigiliana takes you to Granada, home to the remarkable Alhambra Palace – a UNESCO World Heritage site.

There are nine kilometres of beach within a 15-minute drive of Frigiliana, ranging from soft sweeping sands to cute little coves. Most of the larger areas offer watersports of some kind, including stand-up paddleboarding, water-skiing, jet-skiing and snorkelling – a great excuse to cool off in the big blue.