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Andalusia
Malaga
La Axarquía
Nerja

Balcony of Europe – El Chucho Beach loop from Nerja

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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
La Axarquía
Nerja

Balcony of Europe – El Chucho Beach loop from Nerja

Easy

4.6

(19)

197

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Balcony of Europe – El Chucho Beach loop from Nerja

01:47

6.76km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 23, 2026

Waypoints

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1.25 km

Balcony of Europe

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The now famous called Balcón de Europa de Nerja was formerly the Paseo la Bateria, a defensive fort from which enemies that could arrive from North Africa were sighted, to prevent attacks and assaults by pirate ships.

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2

1.35 km

Nerja Town Centre

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Its subtropical climate and its 320 days of sunshine a year make Nerja the ideal place for relaxation tourism and enjoyment of numerous water activities such as a boat ride …

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3.50 km

Playa El Playazo

Beach

4

3.76 km

El Playazo Beach, Nerja

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Kilometers of beautiful sandy beach

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5

4.46 km

El Chucho Beach

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It is located between the mouth of the Chíllar River, which connects it with the Playazo beach, and which is one of the possible accesses to it, and the Torrecilla beach.

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4.75 km

La Torrecilla Beach

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Beach with a large number of people and a pedestrian promenade. Access: through El Chucho beach along the promontory where the ruins of the Torrecilla tower are located.

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7

4.94 km

Fountain of Europe

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The fountain in the Plaza de los Cangrejos is a balcony overlooking the Mediterranean that offers beautiful views to those who visit it.

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8

4.96 km

Plaza de los Cangrejos (Viewpoint)

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The Plaza de los Cangrejos is a small square located between the beach of La Torrecilla and the beach of El Salon . Only gives access to Torrecilla beach. The …

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9

5.99 km

Carabeo Balcony - Viewpoint

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Impressive views of Playa Carabeo

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6.76 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.07 km

1.26 km

724 m

718 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

523 m

431 m

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