Location is the key with this charming renovated two-bedroom apartment which is located on the ground floor of the small El Califa complex with just 10 apartments, right opposite the Parador Hotel of Nerja. Burriana Beach is a five-minute walk from the complex, and the historic centre of Nerja with the famous Balcón de Europa an easy ten-minute walk.
The apartment has an open plan kitchen, dining and living area with french windows opening out to the large terrace with outside table for al fresco dining - with direct access to the gardens and pool area. There is a large, airy Kingsize double bedroom and another bedroom with twin single beds. The apartment has two bathrooms, one ensuite from the main bedroom and one full bathroom both with walk in showers.
Facilities include a fully fitted kitchen with oven/hob, microwave, dishwasher,washing machine and fridge freezer, safe, free wifi, Smart TV with international channels and air-conditioning in the living room. The complex shares private parking spaces which are available on a first come first served basis. The communal pool is 12m x 5m with depths 1.2m to 1.8m, is surrounded by large gardens and terraces and is open year-round.
All rentals include bed linen and towels which are changed weekly for stays over 10 nights. End of stay cleaning is also included. We have a range of optional services available at an additional cost and subject to availability - including welcome food packs, cots, highchairs, beach towels, additional housekeeping, taxi transfers and pets (on request) ...
Nerja Paradise Rentals is a family run business operating privately owned properties in and around Nerja. We pride ourselves on the quality and comfort of our rental properties – our aim is to provide you a real home-from-home here in arguably the most beautiful spot on the Costa del Sol.
Nerja really does offer something for everyone – whether wandering around the typically Spanish streets of whitewashed houses and the famous Balcón de Europa, shopping in the lively commercial area, enjoying the many water sports available at one of our amazing beaches, hiking in the incredible Sierra Almijara or making the most of free tapas still served with drinks in most bars – you’ll never be bored!
The local caves – Cueva de Nerja – and the neighbouring hillside “Pueblo Blanco”, Frigiliana, are incredible must-sees during your stay. Further afield but within easy reach there are waterparks, aquariums, zoos, golf courses, the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountain range with fabulous skiing over the winter months and the beautiful Andalusian cities of Málaga, Seville, Cordoba and Granada. Nerja has a great network of public transport – or you can hire a car to discover the area at your own pace.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number VFT/MA/57833, ESFCTU0000290130008637230000000000000000VFT/MA/578332
Frequently asked questions
Does Nerja Paradise Rentals - Apartment El Califa 3 have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Nerja Paradise Rentals - Apartment El Califa 3?
As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nerja Paradise Rentals - Apartment El Califa 3 on 13 June 2026 start from AU$257, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Nerja Paradise Rentals - Apartment El Califa 3 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Nerja Paradise Rentals - Apartment El Califa 3?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Nerja Paradise Rentals - Apartment El Califa 3?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Nerja Paradise Rentals - Apartment El Califa 3 located?
Situated near the beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Playa Carabeillo and Burriana Beach. Paseo de los Carabineros and Carabeo Beach are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you for all your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We will take on board all the comments you have made to always improve our properties where possible and ensure we continue to provide the best customer service. We hope to host you again on any of our properties in the future. Best regards from all the team at Nerja Paradise Rentals.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rochelle
16 Dec 2025
Great location for a quick stay
The location is perfect, a sweet spot between beach and town! The apartment itself was very clean with new bathrooms & kitchen fitted.
It was the little things like having no wine glasses, plenty of plates but very few bowls, 1 tea-towel in the kitchen. We were a family of 4 so these small things are important when you’re using the balcony for drinks & lunchtime.
Rochelle
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Rochelle
16 Dec 2025
Great location for a quick stay
The location is perfect, a sweet spot between beach and town! The apartment itself was very clean with new bathrooms & kitchen fitted.
It was the little things like having no wine glasses, plenty of plates but very few bowls, 1 tea-towel in the kitchen. We were a family of 4 so these small things are important when you’re using the balcony for drinks & lunchtime.
Rochelle
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thank you for all your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We will take on board all the comments you have made to always improve our properties where possible and ensure we continue to provide the best customer service. We hope to host you again on any of our properties in the future. Best regards from all the team at Nerja Paradise Rentals.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nancy
10 Jan 2025
Perfect stay
It was a nice clean apartment. Location was perfect
Everything is there.
Nancy
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2025
Thank you for your review, we are very glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back to any of our properties in the future and please do not hesitate to contact us directly to offer you the best price and help you with any questions that you might have.
Kind regards,
From Nerja Paradise Rentals Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Samantha
6 Dec 2025
Winter break
We had a great stay here. The apartment had everything we needed, clean, comfortable, and really well set up for a holiday. The location was great, close to shops, restaurants, and all the main attractions.
As usual, the Nerja Paradise Team were fantastic, friendly, welcoming, and happy to help with any questions.
We would happily come back again and definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a stress-free and enjoyable stay. Thank you
Please just continue offering the same great service and hospitality, it makes all the difference.
Samantha
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
alison
20 Oct 2025
Lovelly little apartment
Location
Pool needs attention lots of loose tiles on the bottom and the dogs opposite very noisy especially mornings
alison
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louise
26 Aug 2025
Great villa
We loved the location and the facilities with in the villa. The pool and outside area was kept clean.
We are looking forward to returning.
Have instructions for the safe inside the welcome pack.
Louise
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Fiona
4 May 2025
Great little apartment
Super handy for Burriana and a nice wee walk to the Balcon. Everything we needed in the apartment and the welcome food pack was well worth the extra and so handy. Will definitely stay again.
Fiona
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the apartment’s location and found everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Great to know the welcome food pack was helpful too! We’d be absolutely happy to welcome you back anytime.
Best wishes,
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Patricia
13 Oct 2025
Lovely apartment in a great location
Apartment was very comfortable
Pool area is a little uninviting and some mosquitoes around. Neighbour hood dogs can be annoying!
Patricia
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Stephen
26 Mar 2026
Feb 2026
Everyting was fine with the apartment, only downside were things outside of your control.
The next door owners/tenants smoked continously on the terrace making it impossible for us to use our terrace. Nothing you can do I'm sure, but for non-smokers, it's a big issue.
Stephen
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your kind review and for the great score—we really appreciate it.
We’re glad you enjoyed the apartment and are sorry about the inconvenience with the neighbours. They were also on holiday and have now left, but we do wish we had known during your stay, as we would have gladly asked them to smoke elsewhere.
We hope to welcome you back again soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jon
8 Aug 2024
First class stay at El Califa
Superb location and level of accommodation for an apartment close to town and the beach. Service and communication from the staff at Nerja paradise rentals was outstanding.
Jon
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you, Jon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James Peter
25 May 2025
may 11th to the 23rd review
very nice and helpful staff
James Peter
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Gerard
2 July 2025
Apartment El Califa 3 was a very secure property and had everything and more if required
The shower room was very compact and versatile, only thing I thought was missing was a small shelf beside sink to put shaving things on whilst shaving, lotions, aftershave, eau de perfume, although the bathroom furniture under sink keeps things hidden and tidy.
Gerard
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you for your all your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We will take on board all of the comments you have mentioned to always improve our properties where possible and ensure we continue to provide the best customer service. We hope to host you again in any of our properties in the future. Best regards all the team at Nerja Paradise Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
William
29 Aug 2024
Great accommodation in great location
This accommodation was ideal for our family. The place was done to a high standard and with access to the pool as well as locality to shops, restaurants, town and the beach it was an all round perfect spot. The service provided by Nerja paradise rentals was excellent, very responsive and helpful and always checking everything was ok.
I would certainly recommend.
William
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2024
Thank you, William! We hope to see you soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katherine
25 June 2024
Perfect holiday
The apartment is so comfortable, so convenient, and perfect location for a holiday. We loved everything about this apartment and booking with Nerja Paradise Rentals. Everything was great from booking to check-in to leaving.
Nothing!
Katherine
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Dear Katherine! It was our pleasure to host you! We hope to see you soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emma
11 Feb 2025
Great location very clean and comfortable.
The apartment is in a fab location for walking round the town, possible parking is available and a car will give so many more places to see, the entry and exit of apartment is very easy with all the information provided. spotlessly clean and comfortable the team are on hand if needed, highly recommended.
A long mirror on a wall would be a good addition.
Emma
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Ivar Helge
10 Nov 2025
Various
The good service from your office personell. They are very helpfull. A great advantage that we could leave our luggage with you on the day of departure
There were lots of knives, but they were all more or less useless. Suggest 2 or 3 good, Sharp knives
Ivar Helge
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thank you for all your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We will take on board all the comments you have made to always improve our properties where possible and ensure we continue to provide the best customer service. We hope to host you again on any of our properties in the future. Best regards from all the team at Nerja Paradise Rentals.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Karin
7 July 2023
Very nice stay in a very nice apartment.
The apartment was perfect: well equipped, good beds, nice living room and a fine terrass. The garden outside was super with pool and nice sun chairs.
Possibly the sofa in the living-room.
Karin
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alexander
9 Apr 2025
Very good
Everything
Parking was full
Alexander
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thank you for your review, we are very glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back to any of our properties in the future and please do not hesitate to contact us directly to offer you the best price and help you with any questions that you might have.
Kind regards,
From Nerja Paradise Rentals Team
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Emma
19 May 2025
Lovely Stay at Apartment Califa
Just back from our second say at Apartment Califa. Again a lovely stay. The apartment was spotless, perfect location near to Burriana Beach, The Balcon and shops, and is very well equipped and has everything you need. Nerja Paradise Rentals are a pleasure to deal with, helpful and responsive and answer any questions quickly. We had a fabulous time.
Please replace the pillows in the main bedroom - they were flat, lumpy and hard and affected our !!
Emma
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Malcolm
3 Oct 2025
Brilliant, just brilliant
The location is superb with easy access to the whole town without being in the middle of the hubbub.
We love the staff, nothing is too much trouble and too difficult to single anyone out.
Amazing company, not the cheapest but you get what you pay for.
Replace the water pump system. It shouldn’t require such heavy maintenance.
Bed is wonderful with the topper but a tad too hard without.
Malcolm
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience. It’s always a pleasure to welcome you back, and we’re delighted that you continue to enjoy the superb location as well as the support from our team — your loyalty really means a lot to us.
We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the water pump system and the mattress. The mattresses are all new, though of course comfort can be a very personal preference. Your comments help us to improve, and we will certainly keep them in mind.
We’re thrilled to hear you plan to return once again, and we very much look forward to hosting you again next year!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Malcolm
2 Apr 2025
Great Apartment- lovely staff
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. In a great position. The staff were exceptionally helpful when we had a couple of water issues early on but thankfully resolved efficiently.
Outside of their control were a number of issues that did detract from our experience but I’m told that are being dealt with by the owner of the building next door. We enjoyed it enough to book for two more visits! Staff are lovely.
Nothing that we’ve not told you about
Malcolm
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2025
Thank you for your review, we are very glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back to any of our properties in the future and please do not hesitate to contact us directly to offer you the best price and help you with any questions that you might have.
Kind regards,
From Nerja Paradise Rentals Team
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne
22 June 2025
Fabulous
Location was perfect the apartment was nicely furnished with all amenities. Nice small welcome pack and fresh flowers on table on arrival. Office local in case of any problems
Ask the owners of the property next door to not leave their dog for hours on end to bark- very annoying but not the dogs fault
Anne
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie
28 July 2025
Great apartment, clean and good location
Great apartment, modern, clean and had everything you needed.
Fab pool, plenty of sun loungers.
We had the pool to ourselves most of the time. Supermarket and bakery around the corner.
5 minutes walk to centre.
Great communication with Nerja paradise. Would definitely return
The only minor thing is, we would have liked mirrors in bedroom. Couldn’t see in small mirror in living room without being on tip toes . Don’t like using hairdryer in bathroom with all the steam from shower.
Julie
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2025
Thank you for all your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We will take on board all the comments you have made to always improve our properties where possible and ensure we continue to provide the best customer service. We hope to host you again on any of our properties in the future. Best regards from all the team at Nerja Paradise Rentals.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bogumila
24 Feb 2026
Nerja El Califa
The apartment in Nerja was absolutely fantastic. The location was perfect — close to everything we needed, including shops, restaurants, and the beach, yet still quiet and relaxing. It was easy to get around and explore the surrounding area.
The apartment itself was very clean, modern, and well-equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay. The rooms were spacious, the beds were comfortable, and the kitchen had all the essentials.
Communication with the host was smooth and professional, and check-in was simple and convenient. Overall, everything was great, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. I would definitely recommend this apartment and would happily return in the future.
Maybe one large mirror in the bedroom to check the full outfit.
Bogumila
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Feb 2026
Thank you for all your comments. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We will take on board all the comments you have made to always improve our properties where possible and ensure we continue to provide the best customer service. We hope to host you again on any of our properties in the future. Best regards from all the team at Nerja Paradise Rentals.
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