Place to visit
Balcón de Europa, Spain: what it is and when to go
Balcón de Europa is an observation point in Nerja, Spain (Málaga). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observation point in Nerja, Spain · Nature
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 56 km as the crow flies
- Website
- esnerja.com
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 36.74427, -3.8754
What it is and where
Balcón de Europa is an observation point in Nerja, Spain (Málaga).
It is in Málaga, where this site lists 140 more places to see, 49 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.74427, -3.8754; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Nature places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Balcón de Europa is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:45
- FebPossible10:39
- MarPossible11:43
- AprBest time12:57
- MayBest time13:58
- JunBest time14:30
- JulPossible14:17
- AugPossible13:24
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:02
- NovPossible10:00
- DecPossible9:30
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Playa de la CalahondaBeach97 m
- Torrecilla BeachBeach in Nerja, Spain714 m
- Burriana BeachBeach in Nerja, Spain1.0 km
- Águila AqueductAqueduct in Nerja, Spain2.7 km
- Caves of NerjaCave in southern Spain3.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands
- Province of Ávila: province in Castile and León, Spain
- Cave of Altamira: cave with prehistoric paintings in Spain
- Teide National Park: National Park in Tenerife, Spain
- Park Güell: public park system in Barcelona, Spain
- Aneto: highest mountain of the Pyrenees
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Balcón de Europa?
It is an observation point in Nerja, Spain.
When is the best time to visit Balcón de Europa?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 30.
How do you get to Balcón de Europa?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 56 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Playa de la Calahonda, Torrecilla Beach, Burriana Beach. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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