Miss Europe 1973 was the 36th edition of the Miss Europe pageant and the 25th edition under the Mondial Events Organization. It was held in Kitzbühel, Austria on 13 January 1974. Anna "Anke" Maria Groot of Holland, was crowned Miss Europe 1973 by outgoing titleholder Monika Sarp of Germany[1]
From 1951 to 2002 there was a rival Miss Europe competition organized by the "Comité Officiel et International Miss Europe". This was founded in 1950 by Jean Raibaut in Paris, the headquarters later moved to Marseille. The winners wore different titles like Miss Europe, Miss Europa or Miss Europe International.
This year, the contest took place in Barcelona, Spain on 24 June 1973. There 16 contestants all representing different countries and regions of Europe. At the end, Diana Scapolan of Italy was crowned as Miss Europa 1973.[4]