Balcón del Coño

The Balcón del Coño

The Ronda audio-guided tour takes you to the Balcón del Coño, a vertiginous belvedere open onto the valley and the cliffs of the canyon that surrounds the city.

A breathtaking viewpoint

From the Balcón del Coño, the gaze plunges over the steep cliffs of the canyon, which suddenly give way to a largely open landscape of rolling hills, cultivated lands and scattered farms. The impression of height is striking, for the balcony juts out over the void, offering a direct perspective on the rocky walls and the depth of the ravine. It is precisely this sensation that gave the place its familiar name: leaning out for the first time, visitors often let escape a spontaneous "¡Coño!", a Spanish interjection expressing surprise, the equivalent of a "Good heavens!". This reaction, become legendary, ended up naming this viewpoint.

What there is to see

The Balcón del Coño offers one of the most spectacular panoramas of Ronda, between the vertiginous walls of the canyon and the immensity of the Andalusian countryside. It is a viewpoint not to be missed, perfect for grasping the exceptional situation of the city, perched above the void. A striking stop along the walk.

Practical information

The Balcón del Coño is at the edge of the canyon of Ronda. A public belvedere, it is freely accessible on foot at all hours and on the level; caution is advised near the void.

Where does the name Balcón del Coño come from?

From the exclamation of surprise that visitors let escape on discovering the vertiginous view over the canyon.

What does one see from this belvedere?

The steep cliffs of the canyon and, beyond, the hills, the cultivated lands and the Andalusian countryside as far as the eye can see.