Where Almijara Sierra dips its toes into the Mediterranean the Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo (Cliffs of Maro_Cerro Gordo) appear.They constitute an enclave of unusual beauty for which they have deserved the accolade of being declared Paraje Natural (Nature Spot) by the A.M.A. since 1989, extending along 375 hectares including one kilometre seaward.

COVE OF THE MARO RAVINE LA CALETA BEACH MARO BEACH TOWER OF MARO
PAPER MILL BEACH ALBERQUILLAS BEACH PINE COVES EL CAÑUELO

   This is situated at the mouth of the Barranco de Maro (Maro Ravine), known farther up as the De la Coladilla-Cazadores. Access is gained past kilometre 294 of the N-340 in direction Nerja-Almeria, entering the old national road immediately before the beginning of a bend. Carrying on some 300metres, we veer to the left before passing the bridge, and go down to the Barranco Maro via a lane in extremely bad condition (only 4x4 vehicles should attemp it).
    From here we can see, farther up, the Acueducto del Aguila (Eagle´s Aqueduct), still in perfect condition, built in the last century to carry water to the mills of the old San Joaquín sugar factory in Maro. Upon arriving at an "apero" (tools shed), the route turns into a pathway, which it is only possible to descend on foot and wearing sports shoes, surrounded by sugar-cane and sub-tropical crops. We must continue along the left hand side until reaching a small building from which the path begins, which takes us down to this small yet pretty cove of rounded rocks. Its interest lies more in its secluded nature than in bathing. The total length of the route is of little more than one kilometre.
   A further suggestion would be to carry on over the bridge instead of veering to the left, taking the earthen path to the right, arriving at a fork where we can leave our vehicles and enjoy a wonderful panorama of shelved cliffs. To the right these form crevices which the more daring may venture to explore