If you want churros in Nerja, our tip is Café Bar Las Cuatro Esquinas, where freshly fried churros come with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. It is a simple, inexpensive and very Spanish breakfast, and one we think is worth trying at least once. Here is how we like to do a traditional morning in Nerja, from churros to tostada con tomate.
For something really traditional, make time for churros at Café Bar Las Cuatro Esquinas. It is a much more local experience than the brunch cafés, and one we love recommending to guests who want to see another side of Nerja. Order freshly made churros with a cup of hot chocolate or a coffee and enjoy a simple breakfast while the town gets going.
It is not about fancy surroundings. It is about the tradition, the atmosphere and those delicious freshly fried churros. Go in the morning and arrive reasonably early, as this is a popular local stop. Once you have tried it, you will understand why so many locals start their day this way.
Churros are the treat, but the everyday Spanish breakfast is something else again: a glass of fresh orange juice, a café con leche and a piece of toast with tomato. It is quick, light and exactly what you want before a day at the beach.
Anahi is a tiny spot with a lovely terrace and one of our favourite central breakfast options. This is where we go for the classic order: fresh orange juice, café con leche and tostada con tomate. Sitting outside with that in front of you, watching the street wake up, is one of the simple pleasures of a morning in Nerja.
If you are making breakfast at home, or just want a sweet treat, Panadería Salvador in the centre is a personal favourite. Try the brownie, the carrot cake or one of the other cakes, or simply pick up good bread for the next morning. We like stopping here on the way back from town, so breakfast on the terrace the next day is sorted.
Part of the charm of breakfast in Nerja is the pace. Mornings here are for easing into the day, not rushing it. Have your churros or your tostada, order another coffee if you fancy it, and let the town get going around you.
In summer it also makes sense to be up and about early. We plan walks and outings around the cooler parts of the day, so a traditional breakfast in town, followed by a swim, is often the perfect start before the heat builds.
Churros once or twice is perfect, but on other mornings you might want something different. Kafunè Specialty Coffee is our favourite for genuinely good coffee, with breakfast and brunch too. Brisa Brunch is ideal for a slow late breakfast with pancakes and yoghurt bowls, and Good Stuff Café is lovely for a relaxed start with vegetarian and vegan choices. We go into all of these in our guide to breakfast in Nerja.
And if you are curious about what to drink later in the day, our post on Spanish drinks to try in Nerja picks up the story, from tinto de verano to a glass of local wine.
Some mornings, the best Spanish breakfast is the one you take home. With fresh bread and cake from the bakery and a Nespresso in the kitchen, our private top-floor terrace is made for a slow breakfast with a sea view. If that sounds like your idea of a holiday morning, check availability at Casa Joya.
Our favourite is Café Bar Las Cuatro Esquinas, where freshly fried churros come with hot chocolate or coffee. It is a popular local stop, so go in the morning and arrive reasonably early.
A classic order is fresh orange juice, café con leche and tostada con tomate (toast with tomato). In Nerja we like having it on the terrace at Anahi.
No. Churros at Las Cuatro Esquinas are a simple, inexpensive breakfast; it is about the tradition and atmosphere rather than fancy surroundings.