What to See in Algeciras

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What to See in Algeciras
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InAlgeciras there is plenty to see. This is a unique city and a must-see due to its location. You can go to any of its manybeaches, like Playa de Getares, Playa del Chinarral and the Playa del Rinconcillo.

There is a wide diversity of natural spaces. You can visit the Parque Natural de los Alcornocales (Alcornocales Natural Park), the Parque del Estrecho (The Strait Natural Park) and the Parque del Centenario, places filled with unique landscapes that visitors will never forget.

There are many historical and religious buildings that will help you get to know the city’s culture, like the church Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Palma and the shrineSantuario Nuestra Señora de Europa. Fuerte de San García unique spots of this beautiful city. Standing out is the prestigiousPlaza Alta. In the heart of the city you’ll find the picturesque quarter San Isidro. In its charming streets you can find theMercado Ingeniero Torroja (Ingeniero Torroja Market) , a beautiful architectural work of great value of the 20th century that represents the essence of the city. Other cultural and historical spots are the Complejo Arqueológico de las Murallas Medievales (Marinid Walls) , el Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura Andalusí (Interpretation Centre of the Moorish Culture) and the Museo Municipal (City’s Museum).

We, from TUDESTINO give you the best tips to discover Algeciras cultural variety.

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El Estrecho
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Located between the Atlantic ocean and the Mediterranean sea, El Estrecho Natural Park has unique characteristics. This is due to the extreme climatic conditions to which it is subjected, presenting a very particular fauna and flora. The east and west winds, so characteristic of the Strait, have set up dunes, white and fine sand beaches,...

Archaeological Complex of Medieval Walls
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The Archaeological Complex of the Medieval Walls houses the remains of a defensive complex built in the late 13th century. It happened when Algeciras was under Marinid domain. In 1379, the Nasrid Sultan Muhammad V carried out the destruction of the city and the walls. Then, the city was uninhabited until the arrival of new...

San Garcia Fort
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The San Garcia Fort (Fuerte de San García), located in the Parque del Centenario in Algeciras, is a valuable example of defensive architecture from the 18th century. Many facts led to the proliferation of defensive buildings at the Bay. Among them, there are two that stand out. The presence of the constant danger that caused...

Playa de Getares
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Playa de Getares Beach is a city beach in Algeciras (Province of Cádiz). It is surrounded by mountains and vegetation. It has several services that make it very comfortable to use. Its name comes from a nearby Roman salting factory called Caetaria, where it would derive to Cetariis, adapted to Arabic as Xetares. On this...

Paseo de la Cornisa
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Paseo de la Cornisa (“La Cornisa Promenade”) is a spectacular pedestrian path surrounded by green areas that runs along the seafront of Algeciras. Here you can find the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce Industry and Navigation of Gibraltar. Also, sports facilities, schools or the remains of the tower popularly known as “Del Polvorín” or...

Playa El Rinconcillo
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Playa El Rinconcillo is probably the most recommended beach in Algeciras. This is due to its great length and the availability of equipment and services. It is the most frequented one by locals. The beach has two distinct areas. The first one corresponds to the southern zone, from the small cove of La Concha to...

Los Alcornocales
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With 170,000 hectares, Los Alcornocales Natural Park is crowned as the best preserved nature treasure in the province of Cádiz. Its enormous extension covers 16 municipalities of Cadiz; such as Arcos de la Frontera, Tarifa, Medina Sidonia, Ubrique, Los Barrios, Jimena de la Frontera and Jerez de la Frontera. Its name refers to the park’s...

Playa de El Chinarral
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Playa de El Chinarral, in Algeciras, is located between the cliffs of Punta de San García and Punta del Rodeo. On this beach you will find several reefs stand out a few metres from the coast, known as las Hermanas. This makes it a dangerous place for navigation. Due to its small size, El Chinarral...

Río Palmones Marshland
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Río Palmones Marshland is an interesting place formed at the mouth of the Palmones River. It is a protected area that is located between Algeciras and Los Barrios. This place extends over 113 hectares. It was declared Natural space in 1989. The biological interest lies in being a stopping point for a large number of...

Interpretive Centre of Al-Andalus Culture
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The Interpretive Centre of Al-Andalus Culture (Centro de Interpretación de la Cultura Andalusí), in Algeciras, aims to spread the medieval history of the city. In its facilities the importance of the town as a doorway to the Al-Andalus is perceived, as well as its great political and military...

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