Caliphal Site
This heritage element could also be called the Gate of Al-Andalus. It was conceived as an access point in the wall ordered to be built by Abderramán III, after the conquest of Ceuta in the year 931, to close off the area around the current isthmus of the city. The caliphal epithet is due to […]
Water Routes
The offer of water and land routes is enormous in Ceuta. In these lines, we propose just a few as a sample of their diversity and richness. The company Watergames Educa Ceuta offers three water routes to visitors. They assure that tourists will experience an aquatic adventure alongside instructors, biologists, and sailors, always within the […]
Boat Trip on El Desnarigado
It is a 12-meter long and four-meter wide boat that can accommodate 40 passengers and offers a tour along the entire Ceuta coast, visiting landmarks and historic sites of Ceuta. According to the website https://ceutaturistica.com/itinerarios/itinerario-4.html, the itinerary is as follows: Muelle de España, the Foso Real towards Bahía Sur, Playa de la Ribera, Fuente Caballos, […]
Mediterranean Maritime Park
It is an oasis in the heart of the city, with more than 56,000 square meters of “spectacular blue saltwater lakes, waterfalls and water jumps, with solariums surrounded by palm trees.” It is located next to the harbor entrance. It is the posthumous work of the great Canarian artist César Manrique. The botanical richness is […]
Military Museums Route
Ceuta’s rich military history has led to several military museums of interest, which are highly sought after by groups traveling to the North African city: these include the Museo de la Legión, the Museo de Regulares, and the Museo Militar del Desnarigado. This visit must be planned in advance by the group wishing to undertake […]
Ceuta Heritage Route
This is a walking route through the historic center of the North African city, visiting the Royal Walls and Plaza de África, where the most important buildings of the town are located, such as the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, the General Command of Ceuta, and the City Hall or Assembly Palace.
Routes of the Two Viewpoints
Tourism of Ceuta, which depends on the City Council, organizes visits for groups arranged by entities or tour operators, among which the panoramic route to two of the town’s viewpoints (San Antonio and Isabel II) stands out. This is done by coach. It is also offered for cruise passengers.
MARINA DEPORTIVA MARINA DE HÉRCULES
The Marina Hércules of Ceuta allows visitors to sail twelve months a year. Located in a strategic position between Europe and Africa, it has a highly sought-after sports dock in the sector. Likewise, the port offers the services required by sailors and very modern facilities. Boats are monitored 24 hours a day, and the services […]