Ships dock at Terminal de Cruceros. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.
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One cruise terminal.
Walk times from Terminal de Cruceros.
Historic military hospital now hosting the municipal archives
Iconic cylindrical lighthouse crowning the fortress cliffs
The oldest church in Melilla, home to its patron saint
Colossal early-20th-century concrete iron ore pier
Collection of historic religious treasures in the old quarter
Monumental renaissance entrance to the inner fortified town
Military museum housed inside a high bastion with sea vistas
Stepped stone plaza within the citadel's second enclosure
Pleasant waterfront marina with yachts and waterfront promenade
Lively central cafe for breakfast, coffee, and tapas
Traditional dining venue serving local and regional dishes
The grand semicircular heart of Melilla's modern expansion
Classic Andalusian taberna on Plaza de las Culturas
Official tourist office right between the fortress and new town
Masterpiece of floral Modernist architecture by Enrique Nieto
Elegant regionalist mansion overlooking Plaza de España
Centrally located pharmacy close to the cruise terminal
Monumental Art Deco theatre and premier cultural venue
Historic small fort along the northern outer defense line
Popular urban Blue Flag beach right off the promenade
Imposing 18th-century exterior fortress guarding the heights
Outer bastion fortification overlooking the northern slopes
Spanish fashion boutique on Melilla's principal shopping avenue
Sprawling central botanical gardens flanked by modernist architecture
Flamboyant Modernist former department store on Plaza Menéndez Pelayo
Pleasant sidewalk cafe in the heart of the Modernist district
Bakery offering traditional breads and sweet and savoury pastries
Neo-Moorish architectural jewel housing the Or Zaruah Synagogue
Striking glass-fronted neo-Arabic landmark on Calle General Prim
Casual bistro serving gourmet pizzas and burgers
Historic bullring known as the Mezquita del Toreo
Neo-Gothic historic school building in the Modernist quarter
Downtown dining room known for delicious daily set menus
Restaurant on Calle Castelar serving seafood, meats, and paellas
Wide sandy beach perfect for coastal strolls
Bustling municipal food market packed with local produce
Specialist herbalist and natural food shop in the centre
Historic covered market hall in the Real neighbourhood
Southern Blue Flag beach bordered by a scenic coastal promenade
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Modern art gallery nestled inside the historic Clock Tower
Atmospheric tapas tavern right by the fortress walls
Spectacular cliffside medieval citadel with four fortified enclosures
Terraced hilltop park with cascading waterfalls and shaded walks
Beloved traditional eatery famous for hearty Spanish home cooking
Stately central mosque reflecting Melilla's multi-faith heritage
More ports nearby: Motril, Almeria, Malaga, Oran, Puerto Banus (Marbella).