Plaza Alta, Algeciras

Name: Plaza Alta
Address: Algeciras, Spain

#2 among attractions in Algeciras

Top attraction, Square

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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. Some of the city's most important buildings such as the Iglesia de la Palma and the Capilla de Europa stand on the square while neighbouring streets include Calle Ancha and Calle Convento. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 36°7'52"N, 5°26'50"W

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Plaza Alta – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Municipal Museum of Algeciras, Isla Verde Lighthouse, Marinid Walls of Algeciras, Parque María Cristina.

0.5 miS
History museum, Museum
Municipal Museum of Algeciras, Algeciras
12 min walk • 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.
0.9 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Isla Verde Lighthouse, Algeciras
24 min walk • 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.
~1020 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Ruins, City wall
Marinid Walls of Algeciras, Algeciras
5 min walk • 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.
~1330 ftN
Park
Parque María Cristina, Algeciras
7 min walk • 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.
~1570 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Teatro Florida, Algeciras
8 min walk • 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.
1 miN
Park
Paseo Cornisa, Algeciras
25 min walk • 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.
~1750 ftE
Harbor
Port of Algeciras, Algeciras
9 min walk • 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.
0.8 miW
Park, Water park, Amusement park
Bahia Park, Algeciras
20 min walk • 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.
1.3 miNW
Tower
Torre de los Adalides, Algeciras
33 min walk • The Torre de los Adalides was a rectangular medieval look-out tower of Islamic design located in the vicinity of Algeciras, Spain.
0.5 miS
Park
Parque de las Acacias de Algeciras, Algeciras
12 min walk • 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.
~200 ftSW
Church
Church of Nuestra Señora de la Palma, Algeciras
1 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Plaza Alta?

Nearby attractions include Chapel of Our Lady of Europe, Algeciras (1 min walk), Church of Nuestra Señora de la Palma, Algeciras (1 min walk), Marinid Walls of Algeciras, Algeciras (5 min walk), Centro de Interpretacion de la Cultura Andalusi, Algeciras (6 min walk).

How to get to Plaza Alta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Plaza Alta:

Bus

Bus no 3 to Rincolln beach • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
Estación de Autobuses San Bernardo (10 min walk)

Train

Algeciras (10 min walk)