Ceuta port is a Spanish enclave on the northern coast of Morocco in North Africa. Situated at the Mediterranean entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, it is a small city on a narrow isthmus that connects Mount Hacho to the mainland. The strategic location of this small city has made it a waypoint for numerous cultural trade and military ventures.
The city is easily accessible from Algeciras by ferries, and few cruise ships also dock at the Ceuta port of call. The Ceuta cruise port is located a few blocks away from downtown, and it is a free port. The best way to get to the city from the port is by walking or riding a bike. Passengers can also hire a taxi to the city. Modern and spacious buses ply from the port to the city along the borders of Morocco.
Shopping
Ceuta port of call provides the benefit of duty-free shopping. There is a departmental shop at the port itself. Shops sell traditional and fashionable items such as ceramics, leather goods, embroidery, fans and Moroccan food. The Grand Bazaar is famous amongst tourists.
Calle Real is the most important commercial street with shops for clothes, jewelry and electronic goods.
Paseo del Revellín is a mall that stocks everything under one roof. The Supersol Supermarket is a good place for daily essentials.
Parque Ceuta Shopping Center is a relatively new shopping area on the outskirts of the town. Plaza de Africa is historically one of the most important public squares in Ceuta and houses a number of shops.
Things to See
There are several monumental sites in Ceuta. The Royal Walls (Murallas Reales) is an 18th century building that has an impressive Baroque doorway. There are many exhibitions inside the building. The museum of the Late Roman Basilica of Ceuta is an archaeological site. The military museum "El Desnarigado" was opened in 1984. The Ceuta Museum is a classic example of eclectic architecture.
Places such as the 19th century “The Battery of Valdeaguas” and the “Castle of the Sarchal,” which overlooks the coast, are interesting Ceuta monuments. Neo-medieval forts and towers serve as a natural border between Ceuta and Morocco. A 12th century citadel is also a part of this border. There are numerous religious monuments around Plaza de Africa.
Saint Amaro’s Park has a number of observation points and zigzag paths around the side of Mount Hacho. The Ceuta Lighthouse was opened in 1855 and has several observation points. The remains of the 13th century Arabian Baths is a popular visit. It is located in Plaza de la Paz. The Córdoba City and the Orange Grove are two famous gardens in Ceuta.
Restaurants and Bars
The Casa Pepe de Juderia offers an assortment of tapas and their own specialties, which include presa de paletilla ibérica con salsa de trufa. Tourists can enjoy live Spanish guitar that plays here almost every evening.
El Caballo Rojo is a traditional restaurant. The Cunini located close to the cathedral is known for the best fish cuisines in the town. Jardines Alberto is a good place for classic Ceuta dishes.
Antique is the most popular club in the area. Bodegas Castaneda is a reasonably priced tapas bar. Casa Elisa is another popular watering hole. La Industrial Copera is a famous discotheque; it attracts a lot of visitors during Fridays.
Despite being a small city, Ceuta has distinct charm and grandeur that will always remain etched in the memories of its visitors.
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