The Nook (El Recoveco)

Carved into a quiet lane off Nerja's old quarter, El Recoveco is an adults-only apartment hideaway on Calle Ejido, three minutes' walk from the Balcón de Europa clifftop promenade and its direct sea views.

The kitchenette runs to a toaster, microwave, electric kettle, and full tableware, making self-catering practical without a supermarket run becoming an event. Hardwood floors, a private entrance, and a sitting area with sofa separate it from standard hotel stock; upper floors are stairs-only, worth noting before booking.

Nerja's old town keeps its low-rise Moorish street plan, and Calle Ejido sits inside that pedestrian core rather than on the coastal strip — quieter at night, shadier at midday.