Algeciras, Spain

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Alternative names: Population: 122 thous. (2019)Area: 33.2 mi²Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°7'56"N, 5°26'51"W
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Algeciras Top Attractions

Algeciras Attractions - What to See and Explore

Algeciras offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Plaza Alta, Municipal Museum of Algeciras, Parque del Centenario, Punta Carnero Lighthouse. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Square

    Plaza Alta

    Plaza Alta is a square in the old town of Algeciras, Spain. It is one of the major centres of activity in the city, hosting numerous events and festivals throughout the year.

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    History museum • Museum

    Municipal Museum of Algeciras

    Municipal Museum of Algeciras is a museum in Algeciras, Spain, located at the northern end of the Parque de las Acacias de Algeciras. It was established in 1995 and is run by the city's cultural department. It houses a large collection of archaeological items which were found in different parts of the city.

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    Park

    Parque del Centenario

    The Parque del Centenario is a park located in Algeciras. It was established in 2007 thanks to the collaboration between the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras and City Hall to mark the hundredth anniversary of the Algeciras Conference.

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    Vernacular architecture • Lighthouse

    Punta Carnero Lighthouse

    Punta Carnero Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on the headland known as Punta Carnero to the south of Algeciras, Spain. The lighthouse was designed and built by Jaime Font, who also designed the lighthouse at Chipiona. Opened in 1874, it overlooks the Strait of Gibraltar.

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    Vernacular architecture • Lighthouse

    Isla Verde Lighthouse

    Lighthouse of Isla Verde is an inactive lighthouse in Algeciras, Spain. It is located at the southern end of an old fort, on Isla Verde, an island that has been incorporated into the Port of Algeciras.

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    Vernacular architecture • Ruins • City wall

    Marinid Walls of Algeciras

    The Marinid Walls of Algeciras are city walls located in Algeciras, Spain. They were built by the Marinid dynasty. The walls were declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1985.

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    36°3'13"N • 5°28'58"W

    Fort of El Tolmo

    The Fort de El Tolmo was a fort located in Algeciras, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1985. Only large ruins remain.

  • parque maria cristina algeciras
    Park

    Parque María Cristina

    Parque María Cristina is a park in Algeciras, southeastern Spain. It is bordered by Calle de Ramón y Cajal to the north, Calle Capitán Ontañón to the east, Avenida de Blas Infante to the south, and Avenida de las Fuerzas Armadas to the east. It is one of the oldest parks in the city, established in 1834. It covers an area of 20,683 m².

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    Concerts and shows • Theater

    Teatro Florida

    Teatro Florida is a municipal theatre in the city of Algeciras, southeastern Spain. The building was constructed between 1944 and 1945, by the architect Mariano Aznárez Torán, with an expressionist-inspired facade with a geometric design.

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    Park

    Paseo Cornisa

    Paseo Cornisa is a park in Algeciras, Spain. It was inaugurated in May 2007. It stretches for just over a kilometre between Punta del Cementerio and Punta del Almirante in the north of the city near the old cemetery and parallel to the Playa del Barranco and Playa de El Rinconcillo.

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    Harbor

    Port of Algeciras

    The Port of Algeciras is the port and harbour of Algeciras, a city located in the province of Cádiz in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is a commercial, fishing and passenger port.

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    Park • Water park • Amusement park

    Bahia Park

    Bahia Park is a water park, in the north of Algeciras, Southwest Spain, located just off the road to Málaga. Situated in the centre, the surroundings to the west across the highway are rural, with volcanoes in the background.

  • torre del arroyo del lobo algeciras
    Archaeological site

    Torre del Arroyo del Lobo

    Torre del Arroyo del Lobo is a ruined medieval defensive tower near Algeciras, Spain. It is located in the cove of Getares, and monitored the stretch of coast from Punta Carnero to Punta de San García between the cities of Algeciras and Tarifa as part of the defensive system of the Strait of Gibraltar in the Middle Ages.

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    City wall

    Aqueduct of Algeciras

    The Aqueduct of Algeciras is one of the most important buildings in Algeciras, Spain. Numerous textbooks, dictionaries and guidebooks cite this building as Arabic or Roman but it was built in the eighteenth century.

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    Tower

    Torre del Fraile

    The Torre del Fraile is one of a set of military watchtowers built around the South and East coast of Spain to keep an eye on passing shipping and Barbary pirates.

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    Archaeological site

    Roman kilns of El Rinconcillo

    The Roman kilns of El Rinconcillo were Roman kilns located in the Spanish city of Algeciras. They were part of manufacturing complex of Portus Albus, which supplied container for transport to the processing industry of the neighboring city of Iulia Traducta, besides making other ceramic household products and items.

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    Tower

    Torre de los Adalides

    The Torre de los Adalides was a rectangular medieval look-out tower of Islamic design located in the vicinity of Algeciras, Spain.

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    Park

    Parque de las Acacias de Algeciras

    Parque de las Acacias de Algeciras is a park in Algeciras, southeastern Spain. Established in 1975, it covers an area of 19,300 square metres. The Museo municipal de Algeciras lies to the north and Villa Smith lies in the southern part of the park. The historic Hotel Reina Cristina overlooks the park on its western side.

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    Church

    Church of Nuestra Señora de la Palma

    The Church of Our Lady of the Palm is a Roman Catholic church on the southwestern corner of the Plaza Alta in Algeciras, Spain. Listed as Bien de Interes Cultural by the Spanish Ministry of Culture in 1992, like the Spanish: Plaza Alta itself, it is an important city landmark.

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Algeciras – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Algeciras, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Valderrama Golf Club, Baelo Claudia (El Estrecho Natural Park), Puente Nuevo (Ronda).

  • valderrama golf club12 milesNE
    Golf

    Valderrama Golf Club

    Nestled in the rolling hills of Sotogrande, Spain, Valderrama Golf Club stands as a testament to the sublime art of golf course design. This prestigious venue, with its meticulously manicured fairways and greens, has earned a reputation as one of the finest golf...

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    Historical place, Museum, History museum

    Baelo Claudia, El Estrecho Natural Park

    Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of El Estrecho Natural Park in Spain lies Baelo Claudia, a historical landmark that offers a profound glimpse into the ancient Roman world. Founded in the late 2nd century BC, this well-preserved Roman city is a testament...

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    Historic bridge with a guardhouse museum

    Puente Nuevo, Ronda

    Perched atop a dramatic gorge in the heart of Andalusia, the Puente Nuevo is not just a bridge in Ronda, Spain—it's an iconic symbol of the city's historic charm and architectural ingenuity. Spanning the deep chasm of the Guadalevín River, this stunning arch bridge...

  • la cala resort49 milesNE
    Golf

    La Cala Resort

    Nestled in the heart of the Costa del Sol, La Cala Resort emerges as a verdant oasis for golf enthusiasts and sun-seekers alike. This esteemed golfing destination in Spain boasts not one but three 18-hole championship courses, each meticulously designed to integrate...

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    Park

    Parque Municipal Reina Sofía, La Línea

    The Parque Municipal Reina Sofía is a verdant oasis in the heart of La Línea de la Concepción, a city located in the province of Cádiz, Spain. This serene park provides a tranquil escape from the urban bustle and is named in honor of Queen Sofía of Spain.

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Best Time To Visit Algeciras

Learn when is the best time to travel to Algeciras weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June, July, August and December are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February, March and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Cuisine

A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Algeciras?

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What is the best time to visit Algeciras?

June, July, August and December are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in January. The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February, March and December.

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