ALGECIRAS - ATTRACTIONS


The Plaza Alta, the social centre of the city, houses important monuments such as the Parochial Church of Nuestra Señora de la Palma and the small Chapel of Nuestra Señora de Europa. Algeciras` heritage in buildings is completed with the City Hall, the Market Place, the Chapel of Santo Cristo de la Alameda and the Chapel of San Antón, which makes up a harmonious ensemble with the Hospital de la Caridad.
The love of bulls is evident when you see the "Las Palomas” bullring.

The Royal Sailing Club of Algecirasis located in the port, near the town centre. It has 70 mooring points and all the services required by sailors. Nearby, there are all the most important hotels, restaurants and shops in the city.

Beaches

Much of Algeciras` tourist appeal is centered on its beaches, including El Rinconcillo, which is in the inner part of the Bay about 2 miles from the city centre and stretches as far as the mouth of the Palmones River, San García Beach, and Getares, 2.5 miles from the city towards the lighthouse at Punta Carnero.

The Port

With its trading activity and passenger traffic, thanks to its excellent infrastructure and enviable geographic location, this is the first ranking port in the Mediterranean in terms of container shipping, and the number one in Spain for passenger and vehicle movement. It is also a potential stopping- point for cruises, owing to the tourist appeal of the area.

Bird and Whale Watching

El Campo de Gibraltar and, thereby, the coast of Algeciras is one of the main sites in Europe for bird- and whale-watching, thanks to its proximity to the African continent, the confluence of the waters of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, and the great variety of habitats favored by the climate.