Ceuta Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Cathedral

Cathedral, Ceuta

 solopes Says:  Initially a mosque, and later a Portuguese church, the several wars destroyed the building, that was reconstructed in the 17th century with Spanish architecture. Inside, the most significant are a Baroque chapel, some frescoes, and a Portuguese image of the Holy Virgin. 

Europe in Africa

Europe in Africa, Ceuta

 solopes Says:  Once a popular destination for the Portuguese (and other) to take advantage of tax free, with the integration in the European Union, Ceuta has lost much of its charm. But it is still interesting the mix of an European people and organization with their neighbours from... 

Hacho Castle

Hacho Castle, Ceuta

 solopes Says:  The highest point in Ceuta was occupied by an old castle, formerly byzantine, reconstructed by the Portuguese. The actual building is spanish, built in the 18th and 19th century, and it is mainly a sightseeing point. 

Catedral de Santa María de la Asunción

Catedral de Santa María de la Asunción, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  The Cathedral was originally built in the 15th century, but in 1.665 it was in ruins. So, they began rebuilding it and works lasted for several years, adding some parts from time to time. 

Museo de la Basílica Tardorromana

Museo de la Basílica Tardorromana, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Lateroman basilica: Built between the 4th and the 5th centuries, the remains are the few housing testimonies of the Christianity.Admission free. 

Walk around

Walk around, Ceuta

 bobsreturn2004 Says:  Walk around the bay of Ceuta.its clean and very different to any other bay i have walked around.One word of advice be careful where you walk.In five minutes i went from being around a lot of other people to being followed by five black african men, which i can safely say was... 

Hotels  

Ulises Hotel

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Restaurants  

Restaurante Oasis: Out of Ceuta

Restaurante Oasis: Out of Ceuta, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  This restaurant offers excellent moroccan food if you want to try it before you go to that country.The second pic shows Ceuta by night from outside the restaurant. 

El Santuario: In the Royal Walls

El Santuario: In the Royal Walls, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Excellent place for tapas as well as for a drink after dinner, so that, it can belong to Nightlife Tips too. 

Transportation  

How to get around

How to get around, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Everything in Ceuta is within a walking distance but Monte Hacho or Mirador de Isabel II.For more info, visit (in Spanish). 

How to get there

How to get there, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Ceuta is in the north of Africa and doesn't have airport, however, there are some other ways to go there: By helicopter from Málaga (30 minutes), by boat from Algeciras, the south of the peninsula (1 hour) either with your own car or just walking, or by car from Morocco.*... 

Spain To Ceuta

Spain To Ceuta, Ceuta

 bobsreturn2004 Says:  Either grab a boat from Alfgiceras to Ceuta which will roughly cost around 60 euros return or 30 euros one way.There is a alternative route from gibraltar to Ceuta which costs a little more and only goes twice a week. Once in ceuta either get a bus to the nearest morrocan... 

Shopping  

Calle Real: Calle Real
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Calle Real (Ceuta, Spain)

This is one of the most important comercial streets of Ceuta. There are bazars, jewellery, electronics items and many more.

Written Apr 6, 2008

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Local Customs  

Easter in Ceuta
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Easter is very important in Spain, and the processions are a great part of the culture over that period of time. The Procesión de la Legión takes place in Ceuta on Tuesday of Easter week.

Written Apr 6, 2007

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Warnings and Dangers  

Policemen dont want to know

Policemen dont want to know, Ceuta

 bobsreturn2004 Says:  Despite my problem with the touts literally grabbing me in front of a policeman, he seemed not to care.Even when i approached him all he did was look at me with a i dont care who you are look.Needless to say i was not impressed. 

Hassle Hassle

Hassle Hassle, Ceuta

 bobsreturn2004 Says:  Going into Ceuta from Algiceras is like paradise compared to tangier, where touts and husslers are more common.However dont think this is port is a breeze, many touts come up from teoutan on purpose to beg for money. I was approached by one who grabbed my arm and kept... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Mirador de Isabel II and Monte Hacho

Mirador de Isabel II and Monte Hacho, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  There are two places outside Ceuta that offer you a beautiful view:- Mirador de Isabel II: There is also a bar to enjoy the view of the city while having a drink (main pic).- Monte Hacho: There is also a good restaurant (see the section) there (second pic).It takes, by car,... 

Benzú

Benzú, Ceuta

 Ilya_Andriy Says:  Benzú is an area situated in the north western side of Ceuta, near the border with beautiful views of the surrounding rocks and hills.There is a beach too (Playa de Benzú) and as this is a muslim area you can find tea shops here.As you can see in the picture, you can get a... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Parque Marítimo del Mediterráneo: Pools
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Parque Mar��timo del Mediterr��neo (Ceuta, Spain)
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This complex was designed by César Manrique, and it was inaugurated in the summer of 1.995. It houses salt water pools, restaurants, bars, recreation area for children and a casino (if you want to risk your money in order to pay your holidays).

If you get bored (?), you can enjoy the ships coming in, coming out (last pic).

Written Apr 5, 2008

Address: Avenida Compañía del Mar

Phone: (+34) 956 51 74 91

Website: www.conoceceuta.com/0050-30%20parque_maritimo_del_mediterraneo.htm

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General Info

General Info, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  * Tourist Office (main pic)C/Edrissis, s/n.Baluarte de los Mallorquines- Tel.: (+34) 956 20 05 60- Fax: (+34) 956 20 05 65- E mail: turismo@ceuta.es* Info about cultural events (second pic)Avda. Alcalde Sánchez Prados, s/n.(Gran Vía, in front of Palacio de la Asamblea).-... 

Weather in Ceuta

Weather in Ceuta, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Ceuta has a mild weather all year round, however, it's very windy quite often.Internet:- www.inm.es/web/infmet/predi/locali.html 

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