Perejil Island

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Perejil Island, also known as Parsley Island, is a small, uninhabited rocky islet located off the coast of Morocco, just 200 metres from the mainland coast. Its sovereignty is disputed between Spain and Morocco. It was the subject of an armed incident between the two countries in 2002. ()

Local name: Isla de Perejil Area: 37.07 acres (0.0579 mi²)Coordinates: 35°54'50"N, 5°25'8"W

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Ceuta and MelillaSpain

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Perejil Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Royal Walls of Ceuta, Shrine of Our Lady of Africa, Marinid Walls of Ceuta, Playa Benítez.

5.9 miE
Historical place, Forts and castles
Royal Walls of Ceuta, Ceuta
150 min walk • Nestled on a strategic stretch of the North African coast, the Royal Walls of Ceuta stand as a formidable testament to the city's rich military history. This impressive fortress in Ceuta, Spain, is not only an architectural marvel but also a key historical site that...
5.4 miE
Church
Shrine of Our Lady of Africa, Ceuta
137 min walk • The Church of Santa María de África is a Roman Catholic church in the Spanish city of Ceuta which is located in a small Spanish exclave on the north coast of Africa.
5.1 miE
City wall
Marinid Walls of Ceuta, Ceuta
131 min walk • The Marinid Walls of Ceuta are a set of walls and towers located in Ceuta, Spain. They were constructed in the 13th century during the Berber Marinid dynasty's domination of the region. The walls were declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1985.
4.7 miE
Beach
Playa Benítez, Ceuta
120 min walk • Playa Benítez is a beach of Ceuta, a Spanish city bordering northern Morocco. The beach is about 900 metres in length with an average width of about 200 metres. It forms part of the Punta Blanca. The beach is popular with sports enthusiasts.
5.1 miSE
Beach
Playa El Tarajal, Ceuta
131 min walk • Playa El Tarajal is a beach of Ceuta, bordering northern Morocco. The beach is about 250 metres in length with an average width of about 15 metres. The beach is at the southern tip of Ceuta where the N13 coastal road leaves for Morocco.
5.5 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estadio Alfonso Murube, Ceuta
139 min walk • Estadio Alfonso Murube is a football stadium in the autonomous city of Ceuta, Spain in Northern Africa. It is the home stadium of Asociación Deportiva Ceuta, who currently play in Segunda División B - Group 4, with a capacity of 6,500 seats.
5.1 miSE
Beach
Playa de Tramaguera, Ceuta
131 min walk • Playa El Tarajal is a beach of Ceuta, bordering northern Morocco. The beach is about 250 metres in length with an average width of about 15 metres. The beach is at the southern tip of Ceuta where the N13 coastal road leaves for Morocco.