Information Pack
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USEFUL NUMBERS

 

Emergency: FIRE – AMBULANCE – POLICE           112

 

GENERAL

 

Guardia Civil, Plaza del Ingenio, Frigiliana

Frigiliana 95 253 3003

Nerja 952 52 0091

 

Municipal Police, Calle Real, Frigiliana              

Frigiliana 952 53 3002 / 3259

Nerja 95 252 1545

 

Town Hall, Calle Real

Frigiliana 952 53 3122

 

Consulates

Germany 95 236 3591

UK 95 235 2300

 

TRANSPORT

 

Malaga Airport 24 hour information

95 204 8804

 

Bus station

Frigiliana Plaza Del Ingenio

Nerja 95 254 1504

 

Taxi Rank Frigiliana Plaza Del Ingenio

Paulino (English speaking) +34 69 69 69 469

Or +34 63 66 13 607

 

 

Train stations

Malaga 95 232 9261

National enquiries 90 224 0202

 


 

CULTURE/TOURISM

 

Tourist Information Office

Frigiliana Located behind Bar Virtudes 95 253 3126

Nerja Balcon de Europa 95 252 1531

 

Frigiliana Cultural Centre

Casa del Apero, Calle Cuesta Apero

 

Nerja Cultural Centre, Calle Granada

 

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Notable Fiestas:-

3rd of May Day of the Crosses
From 8th to 13th June is the Feria and Romeria of our patron saint St Anthony
In July we have important musical concerts
August. Popular dance shows from different parts of the world.
December. Traditional Midnight Mass, and New Year's Eve is celebrated in a wonderful, friendly atmosphere in the church square.
Easter Week witnesses many processions through the village, with all the traditional splendor of this important religious festival.

 

 

 

 




 

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HEALTH

 

If you hold a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) you may receive free or reduced health care should you fall ill or have an accident whilst on holiday in Spain. The card will give access to state provided medical treatment only.

 

Pharmacy Frigiliana

Plaza Amparo Guerrero 10

952 53 4260

 

Health Centre Frigiliana

Avda. Principe de Asturias, 11

TEL 952 53 3123

Emergencias 952 52 0935

 

Dr. Bernadette Veeger General Medicine

Edifico La Canada, Frigiliana (stairs next to restaraunte Espertarros)

617 913 196

 

Clinica Rincón (in front of Supersol, Nerja)

Provides full health care including dentistry and an ambulance for emergencies. This is a private practice so there is a charge for consultations.

Switchboard 902 300 107

Doctor 24 hour 952 52 1045

 

Dr Rik Heymans General Medicine

Calle Augustias, 24 Nerja

952 52 6775

 

HOSPITALS

 

Nerja Ambulatorio 95 252 3131 next to the police station in Nerja (behind the BP garage)

Velez Malaga 95 106 7000 turn left off the motorway at Velez Malaga, follow the dual carriageway and go straight through at the 1st roundabout, the hospital is 1Km further on.

 

DENTISTS

 

Clinica del Sol, Av. Carlos Cano 68, Frigiliana

952 53 35 67

Emergemcy 650 988 224

 

Nerja Dental Clinic, Calle Almirante Ferrandiz 114 Nerja

952 52 8374

 

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STREET MARKETS

 

Sunday – Nerja Car Boot

Monday – Torrox Costa (opposite Mercadota supermarket)

Tuesday – Nerja

Wednesday – Rincon de la Victoria

Thursday – Frigiliana Plaza Del Ingenio

Friday – Almunecar

Saturday – Competa , Torrox Costa

 

SUPERMARKETS & SHOPPING

 

Frigiliana is well served by a number of local village stores selling everyday basics, including fresh bread, vegetables, fruit and cold meats. The village also has its own butchers located in Calle San Sebastian and on a Saturday morning in Calle Real you’ll also find fishmongers but to buy the fresh fish you need to be early no later than 8.30am! And remember village shops close for siesta at 1.30pm and reopen at 5pm.

 

Supermarkets

There are 6 supermarkets in Nerja providing both Spanish and English foodstuffs. For fresh meat Supersol is the better choice and for fish Mercadona. The supermarkets open generally from 9.30 am until 8pm. In the summer months of July and August the supermarkets open also Sunday morning until 1.30pm.

 

SUPERSOL, Verano Azul

Follow the road from Frigiliana across the motorway, after three roundabouts the road naturally turns left onto a cobbled bridge. Immediately after the bridge Supersol is on your right. (car park entrance is before the supermarket, turn right and park underneath)

 

SUPERSOL, Nerja

At the 3rd roundabout, turn left, go through the next roundabout (at the bus station) Supersol is on your right, opposite the BP garage.

 

MERCADONA, Nerja

At the 3rd roundabout, turn left, before the next roundabout (at the bus station) turn right onto the parallel service road, take the right turn off that and the entrance to the car park is on your left.

 

MAS, Nerja

Follow the directions for SUPERSOL, Verano Azul but go past the Supersol and turn right at the roundabout MAS is around 1Km down that road on the left (just after the Barco Car Park)

 

SUPERSOL, Capistrano

Use the directions for SUPERSOL, Nerja but continue on that road through 2 further roundabouts. The Capistrano Supersol is on your left, but you need to go beyond to the next roundabout and come back on your self for the entrance.

 

EROSKI, Velez Malaga

Follow the Frigiliana – Nerja road until the motorway, and take the motorway towards Malaga (with the sea on your left) for 20Km. Eroski is in the “El Ingenio” shopping mall, which is accessed by taking the Velez Malaga turning off the motorway and then the 4th exit off the roundabout (a slip road just before re-entering the motorway to come back to Frigiliana / Nerja)

 

 

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FRIGILIANA RESTAURANT GUIDE

 

 

Bar Fandango, Calle Chorruelo

 

Run by Eddie and Deborah this is a popular expat bar which serves good home cooked food, particularly popular is the Sunday Roast. The bar also has Sky TV where you can watch all the main sporting highlights.

 

 

 


Bar Alegeria, Calle Chorruelo

Run by Eduardo and Sandra this is a great little bar popular with locals and tourist alike. The food here is simple and unpretentious especially good is the grilled Rosada (a boneless white fish) and if you order one day in advance Sandra will prepare wonderful Paella.

 

 


La Taberna del Sacristan,
Plaza de la Iglesia

Set in the Church Square this is a lovely place to people watch whilst having a meal or just a glass or two of wine. This restaurant serves excellent meat dishes. It is a bit pricier than some other restaurants but the location and the food justify the additional euros.

 

 


La Bodequilla, Calle Chorruelo
& Plaza de las Animas

This is a lively family run restaurant with a large outside terrace and very popular with Spanish day trippers as the restaurant serves typical regional dishes, including garlic soup, choto (baby goat), migas and gazpacho.

 





La Parada Del Zacatin, Calle Zacatín

Run by 3 generations of women this is a lovely little restaurant with a pretty roof terrace. Food is simple and well prepared made from fresh local ingredients. For desert try the Bacaloa with Miel (cod in honey)!

 

 

 

Bar La Tahona, Calle Zacatín

Run by Arnt and Patricia this is a quirky little bar full of interesting nooks and crannies, it has a very pretty roof terrace and they serve fantastic pizzas and fresh salads. It’s very popular with locals and stays open until the early morning.


 

 


Restaurant El Ardarve, Calle Alta

A pretty restaurant in a lovely setting with excellent service, the food is a bit pricey but good and they serve very good pinchitos (kebabs).

 

 


Restaurante El Mirador,
 Calle Santo Cristo

Open summer only this open air restaurant has some of the nicest views of Frigiliana. It’s a lovely setting and serves fabulous steaks from Argentian beef. A steak will cost around 16 euros. However, if you just want to sit and gaze at the view you can take a glass of wine and enjoy the scenery.

 

 


The Garden Restaurant, Calle Alta

This is a beautiful setting and offers wonderful village views. Recently taken over its now run by a couple from Scotland and the food and service are very good. They also serve excellent cocktails.


Restaurant El Fuente, Calle Real

This tiny bistro style restaurant (seating for 16) has a huge reputation. It’s run by a young Dutch couple serving excellent food with an international twist. It’s advisable to book at weekends. It’s also open during the day for coffee and pastries.

 

 

 


Bodega El Portón, Calle Real

This restaurant with outdoor seating offers great views of the village. Food is simple, well cooked and good value; typical dishes include steak, sword fish, salads, grilled prawns and fresh sardines.  During busy periods this restaurant can get a bit hectic so be prepared to wait for service (which is delivered with a smile). There is also seating inside for chilly evenings and a small bar where you can sit and have a tapa or two.

 

 


Matzaluna, Calle Real

Run by Brent and Linda from Devon this is a cozy bistro style restaurant which has daily specials at very reasonable prices. Occasionally they will have themed evenings serving food with an International flavor. Particularly good is the Jerk Chicken and home made hamburgers made with fresh minced steak.

 

 


Bar/Restaurante Virtudes,
Plaza del Ingenio

Sit outside and admire the views or take a seat at the bar and sample some great tapas at reasonable prices. This is a popular bar and always busy, especially at lunch time. It’s a great place to people watch and while away an afternoon with a jug of sangria.

 

 

 

Bar El Ingenio,
behind the El Ingenio building.

This is an open air bar/restaurant with wonderful views of the mountains. It serves simple snacks, salads and tapa style dishes in a peaceful setting away from the crowds.

 

 

 


Restaurante Romántica, Calle Sebastián

Scandinavian run this restaurant serves food with an International flare. It’s very popular especially at weekends so it’s advisable to book especially during the Summer months.

 

 

Las Chinas, Calle Sebastian

 

This is a great little restaurant very popular and Sebastian the owner provides excellent service. If you have one of the set menus it’s possible to eat here for less than 10 euros for 3 courses. But do try the sopa marisco (fish soup) it is wonderful.


 

 

 

 

 

 

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