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Things to Do  

Cathedral

Cathedral, Ceuta

 solopes Says:  Initially a mosque, and later a Portuguese church, the several war 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. 

Baños Arabes (Arabic Baths)

Baños Arabes (Arabic Baths), Ceuta

 Redang Says:  This bath dates back to the 11th-14th centuries.Admission free. 

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios

Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Built in 1.716. 

Parroquia de Santa Maria de Africa

Parroquia de Santa Maria de Africa, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Works began in the 18th century. 

Hotels  

Parador Hotel La Muralla

 13 Opinions

Hostal Plaza Ruiz

 5 Opinions

Restaurants  

Mesón de Pacho: Good Tapas

Mesón de Pacho: Good Tapas, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Good place for tapas. 

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. 

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.*... 

Shopping  

Paseo del Revellín: Paseo del Revellín

Paseo del Revellín: Paseo del Revellín, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Another comercial street. 

Calle Real: Calle Real

Calle Real: Calle Real, Ceuta

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

Warnings Or 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,... 

Tiles

Tiles, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  Under Puente del Cristo, next door to the Tourism Office (Baluarte de los Mallorquines). 

Sports & Outdoors  

Parque Marítimo del Mediterráneo: Pools

Parque Marítimo del Mediterráneo: Pools, Ceuta

 Redang Says:  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... 

Favorites  

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).-... 

Shopping!

Shopping!, Ceuta

 Christianne Says:  Stroll around for shopping.Unfortunately, it was Saturday and the shops were closing at 15.00 o' clock.We didn't therefore have enough time for shopping.I only managed to buy a new walkman for my father, to stop him to use mine. I must say that in Ceuta we found the best... 

The Place

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 Estherita's new Ceuta Page - Hi travellers!!! I'm a spanish girl from Ceuta. I hope you visit me soon. Kisses for all of you. 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi. I am planning to take a ferry from Ceuta to Algeciras on a Sunday evening in late September. I have no fixed schedule for... 

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A: John from Oz - that's exactly what the poster is doing ! Also getting some tips from real people as well. I have not personally travelled from Ceuta to Algeciras but... 

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Ceuta

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 The Spanish city of Ceuta is in the north of Africa just a few kilometers apart from the Iberian peninsula, separated by the Strait of Gibraltar. Many people visit it on their way to Morocco; however,... 

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The Mediterranean pearl

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 The autonomous city of Ceuta lies on a small peninsula in North Africa, facing the rock of Gibraltar, it basks in the waters of the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea, bordering Morroco in the... 

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Europe invades Africia

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 Although Ceuta belongs to Spain it certainly much different to any other Spanidh town or city i have ever visited.The majority of the population are muslim and are of Morrocan discent.The buildings...... 

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A Gate to Africa

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Ceuta. I'd love to share with you the 4 tips I've written, the 7 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Ceuta, spain in the northern Africa

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 Spain is not only Europe. Turkey is Asia and Europe. Spain is Europe and..also Africa. Part of our nation is in this Continent, like Canary island, ceuta, Melilla, Velez de la Gomera, Alhucemas,... 

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