If you.Go to Malaga be absolutely sure you visit this place. The views are amazing, the town…read moreitself is very quaint and has shops and restaurants but not too many so it has a local vibe in some of the quiet Reas toward the top. There is a bus every hour to Nerja. You take the bus from Nerja to Frigiliana. If you stay in central Malaga the bus leaves from the main station but you can save time walking there if you research the route and wait at one of the stops along the way.closest to your hotel. If central, Estacion Muelle Heredia on the N-340 across from Soho. "Muelle" does not come up in google maps all the time, but it is written on the stop/mini station. Be sure to be on the south side of the street if going to Nerja ie the Mediterranean / Alboran Sea / port side. Once you arrive in Nerja stay at that same station and cross the street. You pay the bus driver direct. Websites said exact change only but someone used a credit card. Once you arrive in Frigiliana get off at the main drop off next to the playground and near a round about. The bus for us stopped before that in Old Town. We spent most of our time walking up and down little alleys where people lived and or rented houses. We also browsed the boutiques, had coffee and ate linch with an incredible view of the sea and mountains. Beautiful. Nerja has a more beach tourist vibe, this place has a quaint, relaxed and in places sophisticated vibe. You need 3-4 hours to get a feel for the place. We spent 4 hours here and 4 hours in Nerja. Absolutely worth a visit.

One of Spain's famed Pueblos Blancos, Frigiliana is a popular side trip for Costa del Sol visitors…read more It's SUPER touristy; the people who vacation at just one beach area and stay there the whole time--except a half-day bus trip here (This is just a 10-15min drive from Nerja)--rave about this as a "must see" because it's the only thing different they see in their whole trip. This is not what I would call a "must see" in Spain. If you're in Nerja go to the caves instead (Fundación Cueva de Nerja and/or Cueva del Tesoro). Frigiliana is a pretty scenic village, full of overpriced tourist shops, but lacking in any history. If you are the cruise ship-type vacationer who just wants somewhere to get steps, buy junk, and nurse a hangover, sure, Frigiliana is your place. My husband couldn't wait to get out of there. I'm all for callejear (wandering the streets) but you will get so much more out of that activity in the Juderia of Córdoba or the Albaicín in Granada. There just wasn't enough interest or history for us in Frigiliana. When I was trip planning restaurants to enjoy lunch in Frigiliana, and one of them was already booked for every time slot months in advance, it was clear I didn't want to eat there. We spent about a half hour there (paid €4 for "free" parking), and left. The only redeeming thing was the cat sanctuary. We spent money to donate there rather than buy a stupid magnet. Adios Frigiliana!