Highlights of Ceuta
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Port
Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Suspended between the culture of Europe and the exotic lure of Africa, Ceuta is packed with a personality all its own.
Board a motorcoach for a panoramic drive past the Royal Walls. Continue to the Embarek Mosque for a photo opportunity before heading out to the Isabel II Viewpoint, which affords the best views over Mount Hacho, Ceuta City, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the Desar Mountains. View the border crossing with Morocco and see if you can pick out the face of a sleepy lady etched into the mountainside. Benitez Beach Road leads you past the industrial area, further into Spanish Morocco.
In the center of Ceuta, stop at the Plaza de Africa to view the exterior of the Nuestra Señora de Africa Church. In the distance, you'll catch a view of the Castillo Desnarigado. This tiny fortress guarded the coast from the Barbary pirates and today features one of the few strands of beach in Spanish Morocco. Continue to the San Antonio Hermitage — a typically Spanish monastic chapel where young girls pray for a husband.
Watch for the Mediterranean Park designed by world-famous architect Cesar Manrique, who hailed from the Canary Islands. It boasts features similar to the Lago Martianez in Tenerife. This park features saltwater lakes, solariums, and gardens, all set against a backdrop of a castle inspired by the Ceuta Walls.
Please note: Tour requires a moderate amount of walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, and steps. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. The tour does not operate on Thursdays.