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Balkon van Europa
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Roderik
August 13, 2016
Het Balcón van Europa is gebouwd op een oude vesting uit de 9e eeuw. De naam Balcón van Europa heeft het gekregen in 1884, toen Koning Alfonso XII Nerja bezocht en genoot van het prachtige uitzicht.
Nerja Beach Holidays
February 5, 2022
The Balcón de Europa is, without doubt, Nerja’s most iconic landmark and the focal point of the town. Everyone who visits Nerja eventually makes their way to the Balcón de Europa. King Alfonso XII is credited with having given the viewpoint its name. While inspecting the damage caused by a huge earthquake during a formal visit in 1885, he is said to have stood on the Balcón and been so enthralled with the view that he exclaimed, “This is the Balcony of Europe.” Although documents have since been recovered suggesting that the balcony was named before the visit, the legend of the King’s influence remains widely accepted. Recognition of this was formalized with the construction of a life-sized statue of the King overlooking the balcony. A much loved and photographed monument. The Balcón de Europa is built upon a former fortress and gun battery known as "La Batería." The cannons were housed in huge towers that were strategically located along the coast. They were used primarily by the French against pirate raids and against the British.
The Balcón de Europa is, without doubt, Nerja’s most iconic landmark and the focal point of the town. Everyone who visits Nerja eventually makes their way to the Balcón de Europa. King Alfonso XII is credited with having given the viewpoint its name. While inspecting the damage caused by a huge…
Anna
April 22, 2021
Balcón de Europa is Nerja's heart and pride. From the "Balcony of Europe", you have a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding Almijara mountains. On the rock was formerly a Moorish fortress. Today several of Nerja's fiestas are celebrated right here.
Samuel
April 20, 2016
Typical andalusian coastal village (www.nerja.es/turismo_ing) [30 minutes]. You should not go without enjoying the Nerja Caves (www.cuevadenerja.es) and Balcón de Europa views. Maro Cliffs and Beaches are also recommendable.
Roger
February 13, 2016
The "Balcony of Europe" is a mirador or viewpoint which gives stunning views across the sea, is in the centre of the old town of Nerja. Nice restaurants and bars.
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