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Eagle Aqueduct (Acueducto del Águila)

Eagle Aqueduct (Acueducto del Águila)

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Eagle Aqueduct (Acueducto del Águila)

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Location: Nerja, La Axarquía, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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1. From Alcazaba of Vélez-Málaga to Balcón de Europa of Nerja – circular via EuroVelo 8

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Gudi

January 2, 2024

The aqueduct Águila (translated as the eagle) in Nerja is a very large aqueduct and immediately catches the eye. 37 arches made of brick span four floors. In total, the aqueduct is around forty meters high. The water supply comes from an open canal on the top floor.

The entire building is reminiscent of the Mudejar style typical of Andalusia, especially on its northern side. The Mudéjares were assimilated Muslims who were allowed to remain in Spain after Arab rule was pushed back from the 11th to 15th centuries.

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DakenH

November 18, 2024

The Aqueduct del Águila is a truly impressive structure. It was built in the 19th century (1879-1880) to transport water from the Barranco de Coladilla river to a sugar cane factory in the area. The structure features four-storey arches in a neo-Moorish style reminiscent of Andalusian architecture.

It remains a local landmark today and a popular destination for visitors who come to enjoy both the architecture and the views. Although the aqueduct is no longer used in its original function, it is a significant example of the engineering of its time.

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Barbara & Andreas 🕊️

December 4, 2019

A 19th century aqueduct. which still carries water for agriculture across the deep gorge between Maro and Nerja. The best view of it is from this spot on the N-340a.
It can also be reached directly on foot via a dirt road.
The sugar cane factory that used to be supplied with this water is now a ruin.

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Location: Nerja, La Axarquía, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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Eagle Aqueduct (Acueducto del Águila)

1. From Alcazaba of Vélez-Málaga to Balcón de Europa of Nerja – circular via EuroVelo 8

2. Playa Alberquillas – La Herradura Beach loop from Nerja

3. Playa Alberquillas – La Herradura Beach loop from Almuñécar

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