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Photos of Frigiliana: Spain's Prettiest Village

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Photos of Frigiliana: Spain's Prettiest Village

Frigiliana has been voted the prettiest village in Andalusia more than once. Every corner is a photo opportunity.

White Streets

The old Moorish quarter is a maze of steep, whitewashed lanes decorated with flowers and colourful pot plants.

Pretty whitewashed street in Frigiliana
Colourful street with flowers in Frigiliana
Frigiliana street with colour and plants
Walking through Frigiliana old town
Frigiliana alley with hanging plants
Narrow street in the old quarter
Frigiliana street walking uphill
Frigiliana fountain in the old quarter

Frigiliana centre

Blue Doors & Details

Frigiliana is famous for its blue doors and shutters set against bright white walls.

Iconic blue door in Frigiliana
Blue door with flower pots and steps
Blue door wider view with whitewashed walls
Blue door and flowers in Frigiliana

Frigiliana balcony with flowers

Ceramic Tiles

Hand-painted ceramic tiles line the streets, telling the story of the Moors and Christians battle of 1569.

Ceramic tile mural on a Frigiliana wall
Ceramic tile with street in background
Historic tiles along the walking route
Ceramic tile path sign in Frigiliana
Tile artwork in Frigiliana
Ceramic paintings on the walls

Plazas & Landmarks

Church of San Antonio de Padua in Frigiliana
Plaza de la Iglesia with church view

Frigiliana church plaza

El Ingenio street view in Frigiliana
Frigiliana sun dial
Frigiliana architecture and whitewashed buildings
Valley view from Frigiliana

Views & Surroundings

From the top of the village, you can see all the way to the coast and across the valley.

Panoramic views from Frigiliana
Sea view from Frigiliana
Frigiliana garden with bench and trees
Gardens in Frigiliana

View from Mirador Casa del Apero

Tuk-Tuks

One of the best ways to see the village, especially if the steep streets are too much on foot.

Tuk-tuk in Frigiliana plaza

Frigiliana tuk-tuk driving through old town
Tuk-tuk prices in Frigiliana

Planning a visit? Here's my full guide to things to do in Frigiliana and how to get from Malaga to Frigiliana.

Heidi

Hola! I'm the researcher, walker, and co-founder behind Spain on Foot. I help travellers experience Spain authentically, through in-depth guides, locals-only knowledge, and cultural stories you won't find in guidebooks. You can reach me at heidi@spainonfoot.com

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