Maro is a pretty, tranquil little coastal village situated just 3 kilometres east of Nerja. Here the word “time” is just that, a word that is almost exclusively confined to dictionaries. A wonderful stress-free spot where clocks are non-existent, except for the one in the church tower. Maro has a lovely unspoilt beach with clear blue waters, a seabed with abundant marine vegetation and very large rocks; a delight for divers. Maro is located about 50 km to the east of Malaga in the region of Andalucia known as the Axarquia.

A walk through the village is the best way to discover the typical southern Spanish architecture of  whitewashed townhouses with flower adorned balconies and all the charm of  real Andalusia.  Among other places of interest: the “Balcon de Maro”, the church “Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas” built in the 17th century or the ruin of the old sugar works called “Casa Grande”. 

The caves of Nerja are very close to Maro.  These were discovered in 1959 when five boys out hunting for bats behind Maro discovered an unbelievable labyrinth of caves with ancient cave paintings. The caves are visited every year by thousands of people who come to admire this underground cathedral housing the largest natural column in the world.

Not far from the village centre and beside the N-340 road going towards Nerja, there is another famous monument, the Aguila Aqueduct. This was built between 1879 and 1880 to supply water to the San Joaquin sugar factory. There is a section of an old Roman road beside the sugar factory, on which the Detunda fortification was built. Maro has a population of 800. From almost everywhere in the village, which has a good selection of excellent tapas bars and restaurants, there are views of the surrounding countryside and of the Mediterranean.