Top 25 things to do and attractions in Algeciras

Algeciras, Parque Maria Cristina, beautiful little park, well maintained, the green lung of the city. It is one of the oldest parks in the city, established in 1834.

Pleasant park recently renovated. Last month, it was still impossible to get in because of the construction site around it. It's much cooler and breezier here than in the rest of Algeciras

Such a lovely place to be in when you find yourself in a city that is busy, noisy and suffering from the aftermath of COVID. This park has tall trees providing shade, clean wide paths for a stroll, plenty of ornate benches for a rest or nap, lovely water fountains that work, flower patches everywhere giving colour and smell and at the bottom a well maintained playground and outdoor exercise equipment. Being situated on a old Moorish Bath House Site, there are exhibits of its history. Also has public toilets which were clean and the building did look in keeping with the gardens.

A very nice place to walk around Algeciras. Can relax with public seats.

Nice place to visit with kids as they can enjoy playground. Very clean. The place offers a bar where you can enjoy coffee and snacks.

A beautiful pearl in the south of Spain - Algeciras. Def worth a visit and hang out in the old part of the town with great café’s and old style architecture. People are very friendly and easy to talk with.

If you want to take a walk with your kids, family or better half, this place is a good spot. Its quiet within but near the entrances are coffee shops where refreshments are available.

First the good things. The employees are quite friendly and are very attentive to people's safety. The park is very near the water park and it was easy to find a place. Beside that there is a good choice of slides but from the moment you enter starts the "surprises" Pay 8 euros for a little hay umbrella!? You must be joking! Pay 12 euros for a double buoy because most of the attractions demand it? Thats just greedy! I didn't see that on the site. If that's mandatory include that on the price and stop deceiving people, thats not nice at all!

We had an amazing day at Bahía Park with our family, including three kids! The aquatic park exceeded our expectations with its wide range of water rides and attractions suitable for all ages. The refreshing swimming pools and water activities kept everyone entertained. *Highlights:* - *Variety of Rides*: From thrilling water slides to relaxing areas, there's something for everyone. - *Kid-Friendly*: The park has a dedicated zone for younger kids, making it an ideal spot for families. - *Scenic Views*: The park's lush green areas and water features create a beautiful backdrop for a fun-filled day. - *Convenient Parking*: Ample parking space is available, and it's free! *Minor Improvements:* - Some visitors mentioned that the food options could be improved, and prices for amenities like sun loungers and umbrellas might be steep for some. *Overall Experience:* We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Bahía Park and would highly recommend it to families and thrill-seekers alike. With its diverse attractions and beautiful setting, it's a great way to spend a summer day ¹.

The park is nice and clean, well kept. Yet, a bad accident was going to happen today where there are two attractions where people fall into the water. One of the attractions (number 1 in photo) has people silding while hanging from a metal rope and it is safe. This attraction requires the attention of the ONLY employee watching over the two attractions as he must help people to start hanging. The other close attraction (number 2) have people hanging from rings while they try to move at the most of their skills untill they fall into the water, unpredictably. This attraction is not well watched and it does not require to assist the customer to let them start. It should follow the MANDATORY rule that no customer should start their exercise untill the previous player is out of the water. Instead, today a 9 year old kid was still in the water while a big teenager (50-60 kg) fell into the water missing the younger kid’s back for few centimeters. This lack of safety may transform a happy kid in a kid trapped in a wheel chair. It is not admissibile. We made a complaint with a security guy who apparently listened to us. Yet, it is necessary that the Park employs 2(two) guys if the Park wants to run 2(two) attractions. If you have any doubts about the unwatched game , two photos can make it clear. You can see that the only employee cannot supervise both the attractions. This complaints has to stay online, because arrangments must be made to avoid trasforming happy playing into surgeries ! Even if it is a good park, safety is safety.

We went in the kids school holidays and paid around €68 for 2 adults & 1 kid (my 12 month old was free and my other girl who is 4 in December got in for free because of her height which was good even though she went on a lot of the rides. I wouldn’t say there is much for an adult to do I’d say it’s more catered to teenagers and families, there’s no real big or scary or adrenaline rushing rides. The cost is quite a bit considering 2 kids were free, then you have to pay €8 for sun beds (mandatory because there is no where to lie on the floor) then also if you want pictures at the end of the day it’s €50 for “ALL photos” however it doesn’t tell you it’s only up to 3 different faces.. as a family of 5 it’s hard to not include 2 of your kids/family… think it’s a bit unfair as it was around €7 PER picture after that. The QR code system they use to “cleverly” recognise your face is a huge failure, the pictures we wanted didn’t even come through or get recognised, and we also got other people coming through ours seeing pictures of other peoples kids & familys, which made me very uneasy knowing this after I had my kids on the camera rides… Overall it was a good day out and you do spend the whole day there, I’d advise bringing a pic nic as food prices are ridiculous if you’re all eating as you can see prices on the picture. (July 2025). One thing to note; the wave pool was the most disappointing wave pool I’ve ever seen, it was barely a wave… very poor. Overall I’d go again but not buy the photos.

Without doubt the best water park I've ever been to. Had so many rides from easy to terrifying. Very nice staff and well laid out. We travelled on the bus from La Linea and it was a pretty easy journey. Wish it was nearer!

Our visit was very pleasant. We had a great day. The park was very clean and well maintained

We arrived early at 11 am and the park didn't open until 11.30. We were about 10th in the queue at that point. In hindsight, we didn't need to arrive that early. There were plenty of sunbeds available all day, with loads of space for families. The rides were all open, well managed and felt safe. The only thing that would have been better was clearer signage about whether you needed a ring for certain rides or not. My daughter trudged all the way up with the ring to find she couldn't use it on certain rides so had to bring it back to our spot by the sunbeds. We took a picnic and just topped up with ice creams bought from the park which were averagely priced. Overall, a great day out.

Sport department: We were looking for basketball shoes for my son. The lady at the sport department was very helpful and service oriented. This was the best experience I have ever had in a sport shop. Book department Depending on the department you are at in Corte Ingles you get different treatment. Today I went to the book department and got a completely different service. The lady at the counter was very rude and unhappy to perform her job. At the beginning there were 4 ladies and suddenly she was alone and the service time was unacceptable. Plenty of people used tickets to get service but the waiting time was approx. 40 min. The lady commented that it was a kind of service you get 3rd January.

Prices are very exaggerated for no reason. I wouldn't recommend visiting this place.

This is the equivalent of Hudson's Bay in Canada Good store with a lot of high brands Only affordable during discount seasons

My Spanish vocabulary is awful and the staff were all accommodating and helpful

The cafeteria upstairs is really good, would gladly recommend it. Corty sandwich and the Caesar salad was very tasty.

Always an excellent choice of high quality products and produce.

Practically everything for the household and people in it, from shoes, bedding, fashion, electronics etc. A big place. However, the eating/ cafe options are very poor in number and clarity of what they serve. This was a big let down for us and reduces the score.0

For aficionados of Francisco Gustavo Sánchez Gómez, aka Paco de Lucía, the greatest modern flamenco guitarist. Algeciras is a big city, the port is massive, you have to park your car in a paid carpark, then walk toward the port. The statue is definitely not ideally placed for photographers. Unless you want to take the back of Paco, your photos will most probably be backlit. So, wait until sunset, or photoshop your souvenirs. Viva Paco.

If you are a guitar player in any capacity and anywhere near Algeciras you have to stop and pay homage to Paco De Lucia. You will forever be remembered primero.

Nice environment to relaxe

Is at idol e international...all round the world

Amazing statue

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(Translated by Google) Another of the greats, my first chords were with his song "Entre dos aguas", a long time ago. (Original) Otro de los grandes, mis primeros acordes fueron con su canción de entre dos aguas , hace mucho tiempo

A must visit.

(Translated by Google) We visited this museum a few years ago, which corresponds to the Historical-Archaeological section, which is located in the former Casa de los Guardeses headquarters, a 19th century building, next to the Acacias park. On the tour inside we were able to see the collection of archaeological pieces (they have been located in different sites in the city), the tour was interesting, as well as the different rooms in which the aforementioned pieces are found. The visit was interesting. (Original) Visitamos este museo hace unos años, el que corresponde a la sección Histórico -Arqueológico, que se ubica en la antigua sede Casa de los Guardeses, un edificio del S. XIX, junto al parque de las Acacias. En el recorrido por el interior pudimos ver la colección de piezas arqueológicas, (las mismas han sido localizadas en diferentes yacimientos de la ciudad), interesante fue el recorrido, así como las diferentes salas en las que se encuentran las piezas antes mencionadas. Interesante fue la visita.

(Translated by Google) Small museum about the history of Algeciras and its surroundings. It houses interesting artifacts. (Original) Pequeño museo sobre la Historia de Algeciras y su entorno. Posee objetos interesantes.

(Translated by Google) It is very convenient in the city center, there is no admission fee, the place is not big, there are not many exhibits, and there are basically no tourists. (Original) 在市中心，很方便，不用入場費，地方不大，展品不多，基本沒有遊客。

(Translated by Google) We went to see the museum at 1:30 p.m. because the schedule said it would open until 3:00 p.m. When we arrived, we were told that was the winter schedule, and they closed at 2:00 p.m. A municipal museum should be open morning and afternoon, and they should review the schedules so as not to confuse tourists. (Original) Hemos ido a ver el museo a las 13:30 porque el horario ponía hasta las 15:00, cuando hemos llegado nos han dicho que ese era el horario de invierno y a las 14:00 han cerrado. Un museo municipal debería estar abierto mañana y tarde y revisar los horarios para no confundir a los turistas

(Translated by Google) I would not recommend visiting it, my experience was very bad. In addition to the officials telling me that photography is prohibited inside the museum, one of the employees followed me as if I were a thief. In one comical scene, she was standing outside the hallway I was in and looking at me from the corner of her eye from above, while holding the phone in her hand as if she were flipping through it (my visit was on Saturday. July 23, 2022 at approximately 12:30), not allowing photography is something that can be accepted at the level of application regulations before. The staff (of course it is neither acceptable nor understandable that such an order is issued by the administration that is the guardian of this sector) but tracking and listening to tourists is a disgusting and despicable act that can give a bad image of tourism in a country like Spain. We hope that the administration in charge of this sector reviews its decision to not allow visitors to take photographs inside museums. I also hope that the management of a museum…….give technical and technical courses regarding visitors and not betray or accuse them (…) and not eavesdrop on them and harass them. (Original) No recomendaría visitarlo, mi experiencia fue muy mala. Además de que los funcionarios me dijeron que la fotografía está prohibida dentro del museo, uno de los empleados me siguió como si fuera un ladrón. En una escena cómica, ella estaba de pie fuera del pasillo en el que yo estaba y me miraba con el rabillo del ojo desde arriba, mientras sostenía el teléfono en la mano de él como si lo estuviera hojeando (mi visita fue el sábado. Julio 23, 2022 a las 12:30 aproximadamente), no permitir la fotografía es algo que se puede aceptar a nivel de reglamentos de aplicación antes. El personal (por supuesto que no es aceptable ni comprensible que tal orden sea emitida por la administración que es la guardián de este sector) pero rastrear y escuchar a los turistas es un acto repugnante y deleznable que puede dar una mala imagen del turismo en un país como España. Deseamos que la administración a cargo de este sector revise su decisión de no permitir que los visitantes tomen fotografías dentro de los museos. También espero que la dirección de un museo…….dar cursos técnicos y técnicos con respecto a los visitantes y no traicionarlos o acusarlos (…) y no escucharlos a escondidas y acosarlos.

(Translated by Google) Surprising museum, founded in the old hospital of Algeciras. Beautiful building to explore its rooms and stay cool in summer. In addition to temporary artists, like Pilar Correa at the moment (highly recommended), with paintings for sale, you can find treasures from the history of Algeciras since Roman times. Good plan to spend a morning and have a magnificent Moorish tea for breakfast in the bar next door (the origin). (Original) Sorprendente museo, fundado en el antiguo hospital de Algeciras. Edificio precioso para investigar sus salas y estar fresquito en verano. Además de artistas temporales, como Pilar Correa en este momento (muy recomendable), con cuadros a la venta, podéis encontrar tesoros de la historia de Algeciras desde la época Romana. Buen plan para pasar una mañana y desayunar un magnífico té moruno en el bar de al lado (el origen).

Made lovely and tasty memories here. Thank you so much to the team for making us feel welcome despite our non existing Spanish. Absolutely recommend.

Great tapas place, there is a regular menu and daily specials tapas. We tried many different ones and liked all of them. The service is friendly and fast as well. The place is normally very busy, so I would recommend to come as early as possible after opening time to get a table and avoid waiting in a queue. 2021 Dec UPDATE: The bar moved to the different place, but very close to previous one. The interior is much more modern now, the food is very similar like before. Still can recommend to visit!

Amazing tapas, friendly service, and very welcoming to the non-Spanish speaking crowd (aka us - though we can get by, it’s definitely not conversational Spanish). We had mostly daily specials, so I won’t list them here since they may or may not be available, but the Raviolis de langostinos (Shrimp Ravioli) from the regular menu was amazing!

The restaurant is not in the city center but in a quite neighborhood, so you may need a car or something to get there. I inside there are around 10-11 tables but many waiters so your order will be picked up fast as the food. I have ordered the tapas, their specialty (beef covered by cheese with bbq sauce), patatas bravat, chickens wings and chicken croquet - everything was very good.

I absolutely loved dining here. Popular among locals, and every dish was delicious. Friendly (and accommodating) staff, copacetic atmosphere. If ever you find yourself in Algeciras, this is the place to dine.

Absolutely delicious!!! Great value!!! Exquisite gourmet tapas with great presentation at a very accessible price (actually, very low).

Fab little find, tucked away in the "real Spanish area" not on the tourist strip! We're not sure what we actually ordered (apart from the Steak) but we were presented with 5 traditional Tapas (which were great) then our Steak was served just cooked with a separate hot skillet to continue cooking to our preference - great Idea! Would definitely recommend (& next time maybe learn better Spanish so we know what we're ordering lol) Enjoy!!

Small food market , very busy . Parking is a problem

All the fresh produce you could want in and around this amazing market building. Fresh fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and delicatessen stalls in abundance.

Fresh food , nice little bars inside

It depends cause today I was cheated. I was to pay for cherries 3 euros, I have given 20 and the seller asked me for additional 2 and gave me back 10. I was so busy talking to my wife I did not control that. The place is good but you need to be alerted all the time. So stay alerted.

Great market with friendly people! Really liked it there.

Lots of wonderful produce

Everyday nice the market is very nice to buy things and it is very cheap I love to go the markets

Beautiful church in a beautiful park. Highly recommend taking a peak inside inside the church.

I pray for the repose of the cathedral keeper who died in the horrific terror.

Great

(Translated by Google) A beautiful church well worth a visit. Its architecture is impressive, with thoughtful details and a peaceful atmosphere that invites reflection. Ideal for those seeking a spiritual retreat as well as for art and history lovers. Highly recommended to enjoy its beauty and serenity. (Original) Una iglesia preciosa que merece ser visitada. Su arquitectura es impresionante, con detalles cuidados y un ambiente tranquilo que invita a la reflexión. Ideal tanto para quienes buscan un lugar espiritual como para los amantes del arte y la historia. Muy recomendable para disfrutar de su belleza y serenidad.

(Translated by Google) It's striking on the outside, but austere on the inside. Its imagery is very beautiful. (Original) Sorprende por fuera, pero es austera por dentro. Su imaginería es muy bonita

(Translated by Google) Algeciras's Watcher: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma C. Ventura Morón, 2, 11201 Algeciras, Cádiz In Algeciras, the sea breeze perpetually carries whispers of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma stands as the city's most silent listener. It's not as grand as Toledo Cathedral, nor as elaborate as Córdoba's Mosque. As you enter the old city, the first thing you see is its somewhat austere Baroque facade and its bell tower, installed only in 1807. It bears a hint of Moorish charm, reminiscent of Gibraltar, like a woman in an old Andalusian dress, a hairpin tucked into her temples, quietly standing in the center of the square. Every stone here bears witness to the city's two breaths. The first time, it lay dormant in the forgotten ruins of the Middle Ages; the second time, in the early 18th century, it was reborn here with the arrival of exiles from Gibraltar. Built in 1723, the church itself stands as a monument, marking the beginning of a resilient community. It has not witnessed a millennium of storms, but has fully witnessed the rise of a modern port, from humble beginnings to prosperity, from desolation to prosperity. Sunlight streams through the high windows, falling on the simple benches. The air is filled with the scent of candles and ancient wood, and time seems to thicken and slow here. You might imagine how, over the centuries, countless sailors have prayed for safety before setting sail, and how many women have lit candles for their loved ones far away. Their prayers, their hopes, all settled beneath this tranquil dome. In the soft light of the altar, the wooden statue of the Virgin Mary, dating from 1344 or even earlier, lies silent. Her features, gently smoothed by time, have become more profound, yet her compassionate expression has become even more profound. She had witnessed the fall of the old city and the exodus of people, had been devoutly relocated to other lands, and finally, as if by an eternal promise, she was welcomed back to the land she had protected. She was the true soul of this city, a tender mother in the hearts of every Algeciras citizen. Every year during festivals, when people carried her sacred statue through the streets surrounded by whitewashed houses, the entire city erupted in excitement. It was not a performance, but a family's attachment to and ode to their mother. Stepping out of the church, pigeons took flight in the square, and children laughed. Not far away, the faint whistles of the huge ships in the harbor echoed, the bustling pulse of modern Algeciras. I suddenly realized that this church was more than just a building. It serves as an anchor of history, firmly anchoring a city's memories; it serves as a beacon of the soul, providing a haven of tranquility no matter how tumultuous the outside world. It stands as an eternal watchtower, its Moorish-style bell tower like a loving gaze, day after day gazing upon the land and sea it has protected with love and perseverance for three centuries. In Algeciras, you can miss the bustling market, but a visit to the Church of Our Lady of the Palms is a must. Here, you can hear not only prayers but also a dialogue between the city and its soul. The history of the Church of Our Lady of the Palms is closely intertwined with the reconstruction of Algeciras. Algeciras was abandoned in the 14th century and rebuilt by Spanish settlers from Gibraltar in the early 18th century. Construction of the church began in 1723 and was consecrated in 1736. It was built to meet the spiritual needs of the new residents and replaced a simple, makeshift church. The church, dedicated to Our Lady of the Palms, is the patron saint of Algeciras and her image is deeply revered by the local population. The church is primarily Baroque in style, a popular architectural style in Spain during its construction (18th century). However, its exterior is relatively simple, lacking intricate ornamentation, reflecting the city's status as a burgeoning town. The church's most striking feature is its bell tower. It wasn't built simultaneously with the main structure, but rather as an addition in 1807. Its design, influenced by the Moorish architecture of nearby Gibraltar, incorporates elements of Neo-Moorish and Mudéjar styles, giving it a distinctive presence against the backdrop of the city. The interior of the church has a Latin cross plan, with a single nave and two side aisles. While the interior decoration is similarly simple, it houses several items of historical and artistic value, most notably the Virgin of the Palm, a wooden statue of the Virgin and Child dating back to 1344, or possibly even earlier. It originally belonged to the medieval cathedral of Algeciras. When the old city was abandoned, the statue was moved to the nearby town of San Roque. After the new city was established, it was welcomed back to Algeciras and venerated as its patron saint. Every year, believers carry the statue in a religious procession through the city. This church has witnessed Algeciras's rebirth from ruins to its development into the important port it is today on the Bay of Gibraltar. It is not only a religious site but also a vessel of urban memory. The church is located in Algeciras's old town, surrounded by narrow streets and traditional Andalusian-style buildings. The square in front of the church offers a glimpse into the historical atmosphere of this port city. It is not far from the port and the famous Coral Beach, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the old town. In short, the Church of Our Lady of the Palms is more than just a beautiful building; it is the soul of Algeciras, embodying the city's past, present, and faith. (Original) 阿尔赫西拉斯的守望者：棕榈圣母教堂 Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma C. Ventura Morón, 2, 11201 Algeciras, Cádiz 在阿尔赫西拉斯，海风永远带着大西洋与地中海的私语，而棕榈圣母教堂，便是这座城市最沉静的聆听者。 它不像托莱多主教座堂那般恢弘，也没有科尔多巴清真寺那般繁复。当你的脚步踏入老城，首先望见的，是那座略显朴素的巴洛克式立面，以及那座在1807年才安放上去的钟楼——它带着一丝直布罗陀对岸的摩尔风情，像一位穿着旧式安达卢西亚长裙的妇人，鬓角却别着一支异域的发簪，静静地立在广场中央。 这里的每一块石头，都记得这座城市的两次呼吸。第一次，是在中世纪那被遗忘的废墟里沉寂；第二次，是在十八世纪初，随着来自直布罗陀的流亡者于此重生。教堂建于1723年，它本身就是一座丰碑，标记着一个社区坚韧的起点。它不曾见证千年的风雨，却完整地陪伴了一个现代港口的崛起，从无到有，从荒芜到繁荣。 阳光透过高窗，落在简朴的长椅上。空气中弥漫着蜡炬与古老木头混合的气息，时间在这里仿佛变得粘稠而缓慢。你或许会想象，几百年来，有多少水手在此出航前祈求平安，又有多少妇人在此为远方的亲人点亮烛火。他们的祈祷，他们的希望，都沉淀在了这宁静的穹顶之下。 在祭坛的柔光下，那尊来自1344年，甚至更早时代的木雕圣母像，静默无言。她的容颜已被时光温柔地磨去了些许棱角，但慈悲的神情却愈发深邃。她曾目睹过旧城的陷落与逃亡，也曾被虔诚地迁往他乡，最终，如同一个永恒的承诺，她被迎回这片她所守护的土地。 她是这座城市真正的灵魂，是每一位阿尔赫西拉斯人心中温柔的母亲。每年的节庆，当人们抬着她圣洁的雕像，穿过这些被白色房屋簇拥的街巷时，整个城市都会为之沸腾。那不是一场表演，而是一个家族对母亲的依恋与颂歌。 步出教堂，广场上鸽群起飞，孩童嬉笑。不远处，港口巨轮的汽笛声隐隐传来，那是现代阿尔赫西拉斯繁忙的脉搏。 忽然明白，这座教堂并不仅仅是一座建筑。它是历史的锚点，将一座城市的记忆牢牢固定；它是心灵的灯塔，无论外面的世界如何喧嚣，它始终提供着一片宁静的港湾；它更是一位永恒的守望者，带着摩尔风情的钟楼如同它深情的眼眸，日复一日，凝望着这片它用爱与坚韧守护了三百年的土地与海洋。 在阿尔赫西拉斯，你可以错过热闹的市场，但不能不来棕榈圣母教堂前坐一坐。在这里，你能听到的，不只是祈祷，更是一座城市，与它灵魂的对话。 棕榈圣母教堂的历史与阿尔赫西拉斯城的重建紧密相连。 阿尔赫西拉斯在14世纪被遗弃，直到18世纪初才由来自直布罗陀的西班牙居民重新建立。教堂的建造始于1723年，并于1736年祝圣。它的建立是为了满足新城居民的精神需求，并取代了之前一座简陋的临时教堂。教堂供奉的“棕榈圣母”是阿尔赫西拉斯的守护神，其形象深受当地民众爱戴。教堂主要采用巴洛克风格，这是其建造时期（18世纪）西班牙非常流行的建筑风格。然而，它的外观相对简朴，没有过于繁复的装饰，这反映了当时阿尔赫西拉斯作为新兴城镇的实际情况。教堂最引人注目的部分是它的钟楼。钟楼并非与主建筑同时建造，而是在1807年才加建上去的。钟楼的设计受到了附近直布罗陀摩尔式建筑的影响，带有一定的新摩尔风格 或穆德哈尔风格 元素，使其在城市的天空中显得格外独特。 教堂内部为拉丁十字平面，有一个中殿和两个侧廊。内部装饰同样以简朴为主，但保存着一些具有历史和艺术价值的物品，其中最珍贵的就是棕榈圣母像。教堂的灵魂所在。是一尊木制的圣母与圣子雕像，其历史可以追溯到1344年，甚至可能更早。它最初属于中世纪阿尔赫西拉斯城的主教堂。在旧城被遗弃时，这尊雕像被转移到附近的圣罗克镇。当新城建立后，它被迎回阿尔赫西拉斯，并被尊为守护神。 每年，信徒们都会抬着这尊雕像在城中举行宗教游行。 这座教堂见证了阿尔赫西拉斯从一片废墟中重生，并发展成为今天直布罗陀湾重要港口的全过程。它不仅是宗教场所，更是城市记忆的载体。 教堂位于阿尔赫西拉斯的老城区，周围是狭窄的街道和传统的安达卢西亚风格建筑。从教堂前的广场可以感受到这座港口城市的历史氛围。它距离港口和著名的“珊瑚海滩”不远，是游客探索老城区的理想起点。 总结来说，棕榈圣母教堂不仅仅是一座美丽的建筑，它更是阿尔赫西拉斯的灵魂所在，承载着这座城市的过去、现在与信仰。

(Translated by Google) The church is located in Plaza Alta, in the center of Algeciras. It can be visited during the week or on weekends. (Original) La iglesia está ubicada en la Plaza Alta, en el centro de Algeciras. Se puede visitar durante la semana o fines de semana.

Piazza is excellent place for a night out to visit and to take some photos. Highly recommended.

The place is clean and a lot of restaurants you can dine in. Even though I went there Monday the place is alive.

I enjoy visiting Algeciras whenever I come across from Morocco where I am currently conducting ethnographic research. The Plaza Alta and the high streets surrounding it offer everything from tostatada con tomate and coffee in the morning to tapas and full dinner in the evening with great Spanish wine and food in the restaurants and bars. The shops are varied and offer upscale as well as budget merchandise. The tiled fountain and benches in the plaza are delightful to behold. Al and all it's a lovely spit to chill, dine and shop

A nice wide area surrounded with bars, cafés and restaurants. Located in one corner is an amazing church with a stunning collection of stained glass windows and statues. Around the Plaza you will find benches covered in small decorative tiles, a great burst of colour. No shade at the time of going so definitely a sun trap, a place for you to grab a nice snack, drink or meal and top up your colour at the same time.

Plaza Alta is a unique square in Algeciras. The spirit of the past is felt here. There are many friendly and wonderful people. This is an extremely beautiful place. And Algeciras has a wonderful mayor who welcomed us very kindly. Thank you to him

Unique Spanish Town Square with very interesting public benches that have ceramic tiles dipecting life and times of early people in the area. Very cool!

Gives a feeling of zombieland! Hardly any people! & guys i was here on new years eve! Even at 12..no body outside! Night life is very poor! Difficult to find taxis! Though shopping is decent!

If you’re coming Algeciras from Puerto de Algeciras, there have no any instructions to this bus terminal. It’s better to ask someone first before you leave the ferry terminal. Another issue is, In this bus stop clock is stopped.

Not so friendly place, specially in the evening. Lot of junkies around. I wanted to buy a ticket in the ticket office to La Linea, but the lady said she is selling only tickets to Malaga, and other tickets to all other destinations i can get in the bus , but i have to pay cash. And because I didn't have a cash I had to get back to the main street near the port entrance to withdraw money.

I used it for sightseeing in Gibraltar to La Linea and other trips to Malaga. The hotel and train station are in the immediate vicinity, which is very convenient.

Is ok.but toilet are horrible and dirty No choice to eat something Very disipointed the drivers with buses are punctual and professional

The toilets are a disgrace. Unacceptable.

If you're going to La Línea for Gibraltar, the bus ticket is 2.5 eur in cash (although there is a device with the contactless pay sign in the bus I was told "no card"). The ticket office inside was closed Sunday midday.

All covered. So protected from the rain or the sun. Helpful staff with clearly displayed timetable displays on the bays. The toilets are clean and well maintained. It feels a safe area compared to where some bus stations are located. One downside is the vending machines are astronomically priced. So bring your own or find somewhere nearby

(Translated by Google) Charming little park. The Smith House is located inside with a characteristic architecture. (Original) Pequeño parque con encanto. La Casa Smith se encuentra dentro con un arquitectura característica.

(Translated by Google) A lovely playground with picnic tables and large trees providing refreshing shade. (Original) Lindo parque infantil y con mesas para merendar, con grandes árboles que brindan una refrescante sombra.

(Translated by Google) The place is very nice but the bathrooms are closed for public use, the lady who closes and opens the park is rude, unpleasant and closes early. (Original) El sitio es muy bonito pero los baños cerrados para el uso público, la señora que cierra y abre el parque es una borde, desagradable y cierra antes de tiempo.

(Translated by Google) A very quiet place to relax, take a walk, take the little ones, etc., the only thing that didn't seem good to me and it has nothing to do with the park, or maybe it does. I've seen city hall cleaners on several occasions. I'm not going to say which company, although I should, but well, it seems like they hide and spend the day on the phone and it doesn't seem right to me. There are many people who would like to work and who really need it and it seems very ugly to me that people who have that opportunity instead of working spend the day in a park with their phone. (Original) Un sitio muy tranquilo para despejarse, dar un paseo, llevar a los peques etc, lo único que no me ha parecido bien y no tiene nada que ver con el parque, o quizás si. Es que he visto en varias ocasiones limpiadores del ayuntamiento no voy a decir de que empresa, aunque debería pero bueno que parecen que se esconden ay a hechar la jornada con el teléfono y no me parece bien. Hay mucha gente que si le echaría ganas al trabajo y que de verdad le hace falta y me parece muy feo que gente que tiene esa oportunidad en vez de trabajar pase la jornada en un parque con el teléfono.

(Translated by Google) It is a wonderful English park. The more natural this Park is, the better its beauty lies in that. It is fantastic to be able to walk and dogs also have the right to enjoy a bit of nature in the City, as long as they are well-mannered animals and the owners take care of the cleaning, they do no harm. (Original) Es un parque Inglés maravilloso. Cuanto más natural sea este Parque mejor su belleza radica en eso. Es fantástico poder pasear y los perros también tienen derecho a disfrutar de un poco de naturaleza en la Ciudad, siempre que sean animales educados y los dueños se ocupen de la limpieza no hacen daño alguno.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and little-known park, where tranquility and good shaded areas stand out. It is surrounded by several buildings, which may justify the lack of knowledge of it by the local population (especially the younger ones). The only negative point is that it could be better maintained, and that from time to time a group of kids appears who take advantage of any hiding place to smoke any type of substance. However, the park itself is beautiful. (Original) Un parque bonito y poco conocido, donde destaca la tranquilidad y las buenas zonas de sombra. Se encuentra rodeado por varios edificios, lo que puede justificar el desconocimiento del mismo por parte de la población local (sobre todo de los más jóvenes). El único punto negativo es que podría estar mejor cuidado, y que de vez en cuando aparece algun grupo de chavales que aprovechan cualquier escondrijo para fumar cualquier tipo de sustancia. No obstante, el parque en sí es bonito.

(Translated by Google) One of my favorite parks in this city. It has a wonderful variety of species within it, is both visually and acoustically removed from the city, and allows for moderate walks. Let's not kid ourselves, it's small and could be much better maintained. The public restrooms are unsanitary and unsafe, cramped, and insufficient. Occasionally, residents' cars (absolutely surprising, but yes, it's true, since I asked them myself) cross the park slowly to take shortcuts between streets. It has a beautifully maintained playground and has an overall wild charm. One of the things I like most about it is the sense of "unclutteredness" it offers. You can see everything at a glance, which creates peace of mind from loitering visitors. (Original) Uno de mis parques favoritos de esta ciudad. Posee una variedad maravillosa de especies en su interior, está retirado tanto visual como acústicamente de la ciudad y permite paseos moderados. No nos engañemos, es pequeño y podría estar mucho mejor cuidado. Los aseos públicos son insanos e inseguros, reducidos, insuficientes. En ocasiones los coches de los vecinos (absolutamente sorprendente, pero sí, es así, ya que les pregunté yo mismo) cruzan el parque con lentitud para atajar camino entre calles. Tiene un parque infantil cuidado y hermoso y posee un encanto salvaje en general. Una de las cosas que más me agradan es la sensación de "despejado" que ofrece. En un vistazo lo ves todo, lo cual crea tranquilidad frente a merodeadores.

We found that car we picked up had a quick vacuum and quick outside rub. If this were Avis in Asia or Australia, car would have been spotless. Anyway staff was friendly and service was good.

Leaving with mixed feelings, new and clean cars in great condition but a rather unprofessional service. I made my reservation through an agency for 6PM but was told upon arrival that they close at 6 and that they would charge 60 euros on top if I would collect now. I had to return the morning after to pick up the car. When I gave the vehicle back, I went to the gas station, filled the tank until it wouldn't let me put in more, even took a photo which showed a full tank. I was told via WhatsApp that the tank was not completely full and that they would not return the deposit for fuel I paid (37 euros). They did not send a photo of proof nor did they accept my photo and explanation. The only reason for reserving here again would be the new cars and comprable cheap prices. Beware of the service.

We recommand this rental cal agency .we rent a car at last minute and we found a good service and avaibility from Antonio ! Car was new and no bad suprise before and after check out as it is possible to see for a lot of car rental agency especcially in High season. Gracias Antonio !

I had a great experience with Antonio who was the employee running the agency on that day. Antonio was very kind and helped me finalising my booking. Very happy with Avis en Algeciras and if I happen to pass by again will rent without hesitation through their website. Thank you!

I walked in asking for a car to go from Algeciras to Sevilla and the guy quoted me 240 EUR for one day. I thought he was joking and his reaction was to tell me "ok bye". So he doesn't care to get business and his aloofness bothers me. Went to Europcar down the street instead and that was great.

Had an amazing experience, as on the short notice Antonio who was incredibly helfull in the algeciras office was able to solve the problem and find me the car. Rental was quick, easy and Antonio made me feel very welcome.

I dropped off my car at this place yesterday after renting in Malaga airport. No one was there to assist me. I wake up today to an additional $400 USD dollar charge when there was absolutely no damage done to the car. These owners are fraudulent and are attempting to claim damages to squeeze what they can from you as we didn’t walkthrough to inspect the car. I had to drop off the keys in the box and did my due diligence in finding suitable parking in this shabby area. This specific Avis franchise is dishonest and unethical with their business practices and I’m already going to contest this with Avis upper management and my Chase bank to the fullest extent. DO NOT RENT FROM THEM IF UNLESS YOU ENJOY BEING CHEATED AND SCAMMED.

Horrible service renting from Hertz Madrid/Algeciras. I had rented from madrid and returned the car at algeciras. Was suppose to pay only 204.64 euro and when i returned the car no one was at drop off so i was forced to leave keys in the drop off box. Tank was returned full and to my surprise i was billed 782 euros with all sorts of charges without any explaination i have emailed its been a couple of weeks already and as expected no response. STAY AWAY FROM THESE SCAMMERS!

Made a booking online. On the day of the rental I went all the way by bus from Tarifa to Algeciras to be told by an unsympathetic employee that my name has a "do no rent" status in Hertz back office. The employee couldn't tell me more and refused to help me calling the customer support in Spanish although I don't speak a word. She literally chased me out of the office. Hertz -> why allowing people to book when they have for an unknown reason a "do not rent status" in your system? Never ever will I book with this horrible company. I'm anyway not allowed to do it ;)

Maria was very helpful, she even arranged a car upgrade for us! Easy pick up and drop off.

Lovely lady on the counter this morning. I had no booking but we spoke about my rental from another location. I watched her with another customer. She is a value to Hertz.

FYI - this office is temporarily closed

The lady with curly dark hair this morning is a wonderful human. :-)

(Translated by Google) The service was 10/10! My husband made the reservation, and you always have that respect for renting a car because many companies confuse you, but we're very happy with the car they gave us. The blonde girl at the office was lovely, answering all our questions and giving us the best advice for our situation. We'll definitely book again. (Original) El servicio de 10! mi marido reservó y siempre tienes ese respeto por alquilar un coche porque muchas empresas te hacen el lio, pero estamos muy contentos con el coche que nos dieron, la chica rubia de la oficina fue encantadora, nos resolvió todas las dudas y nos aconsejó lo mejor para nuestro caso. Sin duda, volveremos a contratar.

(Translated by Google) The beautiful ceremony, a good detail of the priest naming the children by name, and dedicating a few words to each one, making them participate in the celebration, thus capturing their attention, not letting them get distracted, the catechist, very attentive to the details, has She was very attentive to the family, thank you very much, I loved everything. (Original) La ceremonia preciosa, buen detalle del sacerdote nombrar a los niños por su nombre, y dedicarles unas palabras a cada uno, hacerlos participe de su celebración, captando así su atención, no dejando que se distraigan, la catequista muy pendiente de los detalles, ha sido muy atenta con los familiares, muchas gracias, me ha encantado todo.

(Translated by Google) Very large and comfortable church. Central. There is parking nearby. Good homilies. Kind Salesian Fathers. (Original) Iglesia muy grande y cómoda. Céntrica. Hay aparcamiento cerca. Buenas homilías. Padres Salesianos amables.

(Translated by Google) Typical village church. It is not very accessible and has no parking. (Original) Típica iglesia de pueblo. No es muy accesible y no tiene aparcamiento.

(Translated by Google) Come brother if you are tired of the "journey" and need comfort. (Original) Ven hermano si estas cansado del "viaje" y necesitas consuelo.

(Translated by Google) I love your mass (Original) Me encanta su misa

(Translated by Google) Good place to reflect. (Original) Buen sitio para reflexionar.

(Translated by Google) Good Sunday mass with children (Original) Bien la misa de los domingos con niños

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(Translated by Google) Walking through the Plaza Alta a few years ago, we saw the Chapel of Our Lady of Europe, popularly known as the Little Chapel of Europe. The first records date back to 1690, when an oratory dedicated to Saint Bernard was built with the authorization of the Bishop of Cádiz. Later, it was decided to change the name to that of Our Lady of Europe. The chapel has a single nave, with a barrel vault in the main body and a groin vault in the presbytery. The Chapel is also the headquarters of the Brotherhood of Christ Tied to the Column. (Original) Recorriendo la Plaza Alta hace unos años, vimos la Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Europa, conocida popularmente como Capillita de Europa. Los primeros datos son del 1690, cuando se edificó un oratorio bajo la advocación de San Bernardo con autorización del obispo de Cádiz., más tarde se decidió cambiar el nombre por el de la advocación a Nra. Sra. de Europa. La capilla es de una sola nave, con bóveda de cañón de arcos fajones en el cuerpo principal y bóveda vaída en el presbiterio. La Capilla también es sede de la Hermandad del Cristo atado a la Columna.

(Translated by Google) Very small. Only part of the roof is impressive. (Original) Muy chiquitita. Solo una parte del techo impresiona

(Translated by Google) The Chapel of Europe is a small and charming church that you can find in Algeciras' Plaza Alta. It consists of a single rectangular nave, so as soon as you pass through its small entrance door, you enter this small place, a haven of peace and prayer, leaving behind the usual hustle and bustle of the square. The most striking feature of the Chapel of Europe is the dome over the presbytery, decorated with Baroque paintings depicting the apostles. In the small alcove behind the altar, you usually find the Virgin of Europe, a copy of the original brought from Gibraltar and returned to the British. It is the canonical headquarters of the Brotherhood of Jesus Tied to the Column, which holds its processional exit every Holy Monday from a side door that is usually not visible because it is behind the altar of the Virgin of Tears. The Brotherhood often sets up very ornate and striking altars for its members, so it is also advisable to visit the Chapel of Europe during the brotherhood's services. (Original) La Capilla de Europa es un pequeño y coqueto templo que puedes encontrar en la Plaza Alta de Algeciras. Consta de una sola nave rectangular, por lo que nada más cruzar su pequeña puerta de acceso te adentras en este pequeño lugar que representan un remanso de paz y de oración dejando atrás el habitual bullicio de la plaza. Lo más llamativo de la Capilla de Europa es la cúpula que hay sobre el presbiterio, decorada con pinturas barrocas que representan a los apóstoles. En el pequeño camarín que hay tras el altar, habitualmente se encuentra la Virgen de Europa, copia del original que se trajo desde Gibraltar y que fue devuelto a los británicos. Es la sede canónica de la Hermandad de Jesús Atado a la Columna, que realiza su salida procesional cada Lunes Santo desde una puerta lateral que normalmente no se ve porque está detrás del altar de la Virgen de las Lágrimas. La Hermandad suele montar altares de cultos para sus titulares muy vistosos y llamativos, por lo que también es recomendable visitar la Capilla de Europa coincidiendo con los cultos que realiza la hermandad.

(Translated by Google) Small chapel, but very pretty, with a small stone façade that faces the square, on the corner, it is worth taking a look. (Original) Pequeña capilla, pero muy bonita, con una peque fachada de piedra que da a la plaza, hace esquina, merece la pena echar un vistazo.

(Translated by Google) Headquarters of the Sacramental and Illustrious Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Rosary of Europe and the Penitential Brotherhood of Our Father Jesus Tied to the Column and the Most Holy Mary of Tears Christmas 2022 (Original) Sede de la Sacramental e Ilustre Hdad. de Nuestra Sra. Del Rosario de Europa y Cofradía de Penitencia de Ntro. Padre Jesús Atado a la Columna y María Santísima de las Lágrimas navidad 2022

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and charming chapel. It was around this sanctuary that the city of Algeciras was reborn in 1704, after its total destruction in 1375 by a Granadan king who chose to destroy it rather than lose it. It owes its name to the Virgin of Europe, patron saint of Gibraltar, because the Spanish who fled the Rock settled in the ruins of the ancient city. In 1704, Gibraltar was captured by the British-Dutch fleet, and the sanctuary was looted. The statues of the Virgin and Child were mutilated and thrown into the sea, but their remains were found by a fisherman who handed them over to the priest Juan Romero de Figueroa, who brought the statue's remains to Algeciras for safekeeping. The original image remained in the Chapel of Our Lady of Europe in Algeciras until 1864, the year in which it was returned to Gibraltar and a copy remained in Algeciras. (Original) Hermosa y coqueta capilla. Fue alrededor de este santuario desde donde renació la ciudad de Algeciras en 1704, después de la total destrucción en 1375 por parte de un rey granadino que prefirió destruirla antes de perderla. Debe su nombre a la advocación de la virgen de Europa, patrona de Gibraltar, debido a que los españoles huidos del peñón se establecieron en las ruinas de la antigua ciudad. En 1704, Gibraltar fue tomado por la flota británicano-holandesa y el Santuario fue saqueado. Las estatuas de la Virgen y el Niño fueron mutiladas y arrojadas al mar, pero sus restos fueron hallados por un pescador que hizo entrega de los mismos al sacerdote Juan Romero de Figueroa, que llevó los restos de la estatua a Algeciras para ponerlos a salvo. La imagen original permaneció en la Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Europa de Algeciras hasta 1864, año en que fue devuelta a Gibraltar y quedó una copia de la misma en Algeciras.

Nice stone tiled path

(Translated by Google) The most emblematic neighborhood of Algeciras! It is reached by climbing some famous stairs visible from the side of Plaza Alta or along other equally steep streets. They are a few streets located in the center of the city and stand out for their colorful sidewalks, flower pots, emblematic houses and some famous restaurants. (Original) El barrio más emblemático de Algeciras! Se llega subiendo a traves de unas famosas escalinatas visibles desde un costado de Plaza Alta o por otras calles igualmente empinadas. Son unas pocas calles situadas al centro de la ciudad y destaca por su colorido en las aceras, sus macetas, casas emblemáticas y algunos restaurantes famosos

(Translated by Google) The neighborhood is nice, but little else. (Original) El barrio es bonito, pero poco más.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful neighborhood, unique for its tradition and its people. Chapel of the Lord of Algeciras, Christ of Medinaceli and Virgin of Hope. Well-kept and clean streets. Walking area and good fried fish to eat in its beautiful square. Whenever it arrived I had my glass of gloria wine and fried fish. (Original) Precioso barrio, único por su solera y su gente. Capilla del Señor de Algeciras, Cristo de Medinaceli y Virgen de la Esperanza. Calles cuidadas y limpias. Zona de paseo y con buen pescaíto frito para comer en su preciosa plazoleta. Siempre que llegó me tomo mi copa de vino gloria y pescaíto frito.

(Translated by Google) The San Isidro neighborhood is located in the heart of Algeciras, where it stands as one of the most flavorful neighborhoods in the city. Cobblestone streets and steep slopes make this area of ​​the city a special corner, a place that attracts and captivates everyone who visits it. In the heart of the neighborhood is the Chapel of San Isidro Labrador, which contains the carving of the Christ of Medinaceli, one of the most fervent in the city. He is accompanied by his Mother, María Santísima de la Esperanza, which causes him to be visited on the first Friday of March by thousands of people. For Algeciras residents, the San Isidro neighborhood represents the authentic essence of the city. Its white houses, cobblestone streets, gardens and wrought iron fences give it an image that makes it seem anchored in time. Its small square, next to the temple, is one of the most traditional corners of the municipality. It is not only a meeting place for the residents of the neighborhood, it has also become a space for holding a good number of outdoor cultural activities. (Original) El Barrio de San Isidro está localizado en pleno corazón de Algeciras, donde se eleva como uno de los barrios con más sabor de la ciudad. Calles adoquinadas y pronunciadas cuestas hacen de esta zona de la ciudad un rincón especial, un lugar que atrae y cautiva a todo el que lo visita. En el corazón del barrio está localizada la Capilla de San Isidro Labrador, que contiene la talla del Cristo de Medinaceli, una de las que mayor fervor levanta en la ciudad. Está acompañado por su Madre, María Santísima de la Esperanza, lo que le hace ser visitada el primer viernes de marzo por miles de personas. Para los algecireños, el Barrio de San Isidrorepresenta la auténtica esencia de la ciudad. Sus casas blancas, calles adoquinadas, jardines y rejas de hierro forjado le conceden una imagen que le hace parecer anclado en el tiempo. Su plazoleta, junto al templo, es uno de los rincones más tradicionales del municipio, no sólo es lugar de encuentro para los vecinos del barrio, se ha convertido también en espacio para la celebración de un buen número de actividades culturales al aire libre.

(Translated by Google) The most beautiful of all the neighborhoods in Algeciras, if one day I get married it will be in the church of San Isidro 💘😂 (Original) El más bonito de todos los barrios de Algeciras, si algún día me caso será en la iglesia de san Isidro 💘😂

(Translated by Google) A beautiful neighborhood in the historic center of Algeciras, the only thing that remains of the traditional Algeciras. (Original) Hermoso barrio del centro histórico de Algeciras lo único que prevalece de la Algeciras castiza.

(Translated by Google) 📍 Roman salting museum. A modern, practical, and simple museum that, in my opinion, only lacks bridges that allow the remains to be viewed from above. The excavations were excellent and have left us with a great archaeological treasure. The display is well-received, with very informative posters highlighting the historical recreations and the visual map of the age of the various remains at the site. A display case with some of the objects found in the excavations, such as the fish bones, is missing. Free admission, highly recommended. (Original) 📍 Salazón romana musealizada. Una musealización moderna, práctica y sencilla que a mi parecer solo carece de puentes que permitan ver los restos desde lo alto. Las excavaciones fueron excelentes y nos han dejado un gran tesoro arqueológico, la puesta en valor es buena con unos carteles muy informativos en los que destaco las recreaciones históricas y el mapa visual de la antiguedad de los distintos restos del yacimiento. Se hecha en falta una vitrina con algunos de los objetos hallados en las excavaciones como los huesos de pescado. Entreda gratuita, muy recomendable.

(Translated by Google) The factory's museum layout is very well-designed, with no excessive text, and simple and clear language. The opening and closing hours are inconsistent, and the entrance is poorly signposted, which makes it difficult to find a lot of time. (Original) Muy buena musealización de la factoría, sin exceso en los textos, lenguaje sencillo y claro. Los horarios de apertura y cierre no coinciden con la realidad, además de estar muy mal señalizado el acceso, por lo que se pierde mucho tiempo buscándolo.

(Translated by Google) Spectacular (Original) Espectacular

Great beach, wide, long, with sand finer and less pebblely than other beaches around. Definitely regularly cleaned in the mornings, apparently it can get a bit dirty sometimes. Be aware that all public facilities like toilets and showers are not operating in May. Bot sure if due to out of season or permanently. However there are restrooms available in cafes at the adjacent promenade. Lovely views of Gibraltar too.

Algeciras, Playa de Getares is a beach in the municipality of Algeciras, southeastern Spain. It overlooks the Bay of Gibraltar about 5 kilometres south of the city of Algeciras, where the cliffs begin on the Strait of Gibraltar. It is approximately 1.5 kilometres in length and 40 metres wide on average.

Getares Beach is a delightful seaside destination. Offering parking facilities and convenient showers, it caters to practical needs while surrounded by a serene environment. The shoreline features fine sands, although it's important to note that the waters here are not particularly deep. So, if you're seeking a place for a relaxed and shallow swim, this beach is an ideal choice.

Very nice, not crowded. Good parking

Don’t waste your time - there are much better beaches in Andalusia. Very similar to beaches which are within city limits so not very clean and a lot of people. The view is nice though but may be obstructed with container ships. Go to Tarifa.

What a phenomenal beach located just outside the port town of Algeciras. It has golden sands and a wonderful promenade with lots of lovely cafés and restaurants. It also has lovely views across the Strait to Gibraltar.

Nice clean beach with bars, can be bit windy but amazing sand and views

The old sight of the city, I wouldn't recommend to visit, just in case if u will be nearby.

(Translated by Google) Archaeological remains found in the heart of Algeciras. It's a shame that they are in such a state of abandonment, with so much garbage that people leave lying everywhere. It is sad that citizens do not know how to appreciate it and do not take care of their heritage. When they are not monitored, what happens happens. Neglect. They can be visited freely. (Original) Restos arqueológicos que se encuentran en pleno centro de Algeciras. Es una lástima que se encuentren en ese estado de abandono, con tanta basura que la gente deja tirada por todos lados. Es penoso que los ciudadanos no sepan apreciarlo y no cuiden su patrimonio. Al no estar vigiladas ocurre lo que ocurre. Dejadez. Se pueden visitar libremente.

(Translated by Google) The focus of the visit on September 26, 2024 was the visit to the Parque Arqueológico de las Murallas Meriníes de Algecira. The area now occupied by the archaeological park once housed infantry barracks, built next to the former fortress of Santiago and in front of the Paseo Cristina. After the military use of the barracks was abandoned, they were demolished in 1996 and the site was urbanized. Originally, the work aimed to expand Avenida de Blas Infante to connect it with the promenade. The initial work carried out on the site demonstrated its archaeological potential and caused some social anxiety due to the possibility of the remains being destroyed if the original project were implemented. The remains found correspond to a section of wall with four towers, a moat with part of the barbican and the so-called Gibraltar or Fonsario Gate, a structure free from the wall that allowed passage to the city. The Gibraltar Gate had two bridges allowing passage from the moat to the gate and from the gate to the List; During the excavations, a cemetery with several phases of settlement was discovered, which is mentioned in medieval sources. In addition, three metal containers were built to house part of the numerous bolaños de piedra (stone bolaños) found in this site, corresponding to the catapults used by the Christians of Alfonso XI. used during the siege of 1344. Bolaños were used as ammunition for the bombardments at the Siege of Algeciras in 1342. The Bolaño was a spherical projectile made of rough-hewn stone that was fired from primitive artillery pieces: the Bombards, the Bombardettes and the Pedreros. They used to be carved with a pickaxe and then graded with an iron mold or caliper. As the diameter of the bombardments increased, so did the weight of the bullets they fired. The caliber of the stonemasons did not reach the dimensions of the bombardettes, and that of the bombardettes was much smaller. As a result, the weight of his Bolaños was also lower. Their weight was between 5 and 150 kilograms. I described the visit in detail in the “Gibraltar Travel Report Part 17” and included pictures. (Original) Schwerpunkt der Besichtigung am 26.09.2024 war die Besichtigung des Parque Arqueológico de las Murallas Meriníes de Algecira. Auf dem Gelände, auf dem sich heute der archäologische Park befindet, befanden sich früher Infanteriekasernen, die neben der ehemaligen Festung von Santiago und vor dem Paseo Cristina errichtet wurden. Nachdem die militärische Nutzung der Kaserne aufgegeben worden war, wurden sie 1996 abgerissen und das Gelände urbanisiert. Ursprünglich zielten die Arbeiten darauf ab, die Avenida de Blas Infante zu erweitern, um sie mit der Promenade zu verbinden. Die ersten auf dem Gelände durchgeführten Arbeiten zeigten sein archäologisches Potenzial und lösten eine gewisse soziale Beunruhigung aus, da die Überreste bei Umsetzung des ursprünglichen Projekts möglicherweise zerstört würden. Die gefundenen Überreste entsprechen einem Mauerabschnitt mit vier Türmen, einem Wassergraben mit einem Teil der Barbakane und dem sogenannten Gibraltar- oder Fonsario-Tor, einer von der Mauer freien Konstruktion, die den Durchgang zur Stadt ermöglichte. Das Tor von Gibraltar hatte zwei Brücken, die den Durchgang vom Wassergraben zum Tor und vom Tor zur Liste ermöglichten; Bei den Ausgrabungen wurde auch ein Friedhof mit mehreren Besiedlungsphasen entdeckt, der in mittelalterlichen Quellen erwähnt wird. Außerdem wurden drei Metallbehälter gebaut, in denen ein Teil der zahlreichen an diesem Ort gefundenen bolaños de piedra (Steinbolaños) untergebracht sind, die den Katapulten entsprechen, die die Christen von Alfons XI. während der Belagerung von 1344 benutzten. Bolaños dienten als Munition für die Bombardierungen bei der Belagerung von Algeciras im Jahr 1342. Der Bolaño war ein kugelförmiges Projektil aus grob behauenem Stein, das von primitiven Artilleriegeschützen abgefeuert wurde: den Bombards, den Bombardettes und den Pedreros. Früher wurden sie mit einer Spitzhacke geschnitzt und dann mit einer Eisenform oder einem Messschieber klassifiziert. Mit zunehmendem Durchmesser der Bombardierungen nahm auch das Gewicht der von ihnen abgefeuerten Kugeln zu. Das Kaliber der Steinmetze erreichte nicht die Ausmaße der Bombardetten, und das der Bombardetten war viel kleiner. Folglich war auch das Gewicht seiner Bolaños geringer. Ihr Gewicht lag zwischen 5 und 150 Kilogramm. Die Besichtigung habe ich im "Reisebericht Gibraltar Teil 17" ausführlich beschrieben und mit Bilder hinterlegt.

(Translated by Google) Correct experience nothing more, it is a few pieces of stones in the middle of the city. It's not worth the detour. However, the surrounding neighborhood is charming with several restaurants. (Original) Expérience correcte sans plus, il s'agit de quelques bouts de pierres au milieu de la ville. Ça ne vaut pas le détour. Cependant le quartier environnant est charmant avec plusieurs restaurants.

(Translated by Google) The fact that this archaeological complex is in the center of the city generates a wide and clear space that is very appreciated. It is halfway between cared for and abandoned. We miss more information signs that make this place a living space. There is also no small amount of garbage that is seen deposited in the canals, a shame given that it highlights the lack of civility of some citizens. Be that as it may, we cannot call the site completely abandoned either. You can walk among the ruins letting your imagination fly and although this place does not have shade to be able to sit and rest in summer, right next door is the María Cristina park that has all the shade and coolness you need. (Original) Que este conjunto arqueológico esté en el centro de la ciudad genera un amplio y despejado espacio que se agradece mucho. Está a medio camino entre cuidado y abandonado. Se echan de menos más carteles informativos que hagan de este lugar un espacio vivo. Tampoco es poca la basura que se ve depositaba en los canales, una pena dado que resalta el poco civismo de algunos ciudadanos. Sea como fuere tampoco podemos tildar al sitio de completamente abandonado. Se puede pasear entre las ruinas dejando volar la imaginación y si bien este sitio no tiene sombra para poder sentarse a descansar en verano justo al lado está el parque María Cristina que posee toda la sombra y frescor que se necesite.

(Translated by Google) It should be taken care of, it looks somewhat abandoned (Original) Se tendría que cuidar, se nota algo abandonada

(Translated by Google) Beautiful walls to see, giving us an idea of ​​life in ancient times. They're beautiful and illuminated. Perfect for viewing at dusk. (Original) Murallas bonitas de ver para hacernos una idea de la vida en la antigüedad. Están bonitas e iluminadas. Perfectas para ver al anochecer.

Nice hike, the waterfall shown in other pictures is off the beaten path & not really accessible.

Nice hike

Good afternoon walk

(Translated by Google) Wonderful walk to share with family or friends surrounded by nature and within the Alcornocales park, one of the largest in Spain. At the end of the route, which is simple, the captain's throat or the captain's tomb, there is a series of waterfalls with their respective pools to take a bath... a curious, beautiful place and for botany fans quite interesting!! Alas...courage and strength 💪 💚 (Original) Maravilloso paseo para compartir con familia o amigos en plena naturaleza y dentro del parque de los alcornocales uno de los más grandes de España. Al final de la ruta que es sencilla, la garganta del capitán o la tumba del capitán hay una serie de cascadas con sus respectivos charquitos para darse un baño...un sitio curioso, bonito y para aficionados a la botánica bastante interesante!! Ala...ánimo y fuerza 💪 💚

(Translated by Google) A beautiful and pleasant river trail. You can swim in its waterfalls, like the Gran Capitán waterfall. Follow and support me on social media to discover more places 👉 @lamarisaca (Original) Precioso y agradable sendero por el río. Puedes bañarte en sus cascadas, como la del Gran Capitán. Sígueme y apóyame en las redes para descubrir más sitios 👉 @lamarisaca

(Translated by Google) It has very beautiful landscapes and you can pass near the stream. I went during the week, so you don't see many people, so it's good to go with someone; it's more enjoyable. Bring a good bottle of water and some snacks to recharge your energy just in case... I loved the experience, so I'll be back. (Original) Tiene paisajes muy bonitos y puedes pasar cerca del arroyo, yo fui en semana así que no se ve mucha gente, por ello es bueno ir acompañado, se disfruta más, lleva tu buen bote de agua y algunos snacks que recarguen tu energía por si algo... Me encantó la experiencia, así que volveré.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful route along the river, full of challenges... leading to a spectacular waterfall that transmits peace, harmony and balance 🤍 (Original) Maravillosa ruta por el río, llena de desafíos... que conduce hacia una cascada espectacular que transmite paz ,armonía y equilibrio 🤍

A really peaceful and beautiful park with an amazing view of Gibraltar and the surrounding mountains. It’s a great spot to relax, enjoy nature, and reflect on the deep history of the area, this is where the Arab Muslims first arrived in 711, marking the beginning of Al-Andalus. However, the walk up to the park can be a bit annoying, there’s unfortunately quite a lot of dog poop on the path, which really takes away from the experience. Also, there’s too much graffiti around, which is sad to see in such a scenic and historic place. Still, once you’re at the top, the view and the quiet make it worth it. Just wish the area was better maintained.

Very stunning views, SUPER HOT THOUGH! Go with water especially if you have dogs! In some spots at the bunkers you can reach the beach and get some refreshing! There are also panels explaining the history and the natural formations

The landscape and coast are beautiful, but it is in a state of disrepair. I think it's technically closed, but the public can still access it. There's a watchtower that is inaccessible too.

Algeciras, Parque del Centenario is a park located in Algeciras. It was established in 2007 thanks to the collaboration between the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras and City Hall to mark the hundredth anniversary of the Algeciras Conference. Surrounding the park are several developments of villas and two beaches, San Garcia and the Chinarral.

It is a very good place to observe the stars and lights of the port and Gibraltar and Ceuta.

Verry nice place, unfortunately tower is closed.

An amazing natural park loved by locals and visitors alike. It offers a patch of wilderness in the otherwise industrial Algeciras city. There are historical military structures, paths among grass and flowers wandering in all directions. The coast reveals slate rocks streching into the sea. Great views of the Getares beach, Gibraltar, the Straight of Gibraltar with the usually busy ship traffic, as well as nice views of the Algeciras city. An amazing place for photos, 360° view, a sightseeing tower. It's worth exploring.

(Translated by Google) The workshops and courses are 100% recommended. Eduardo is a great teacher who instills his passion for photography in us. A wonderful experience shared with a great group of colleagues. (Original) Los talleres y cursos son recomendables 100%. Eduardo es un gran profesor que nos contagia su pasión por la fotografía. Una gran experiencia compartida con un gran grupo de compañeros.

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended if you are looking for a photography course where you will learn a unique way of looking and expressing yourself through photography. Of course, mention everything you learn about the culture and history of photography in Spain and the world. A luxury to have UFCA (Original) Súper recomendable si estás buscando un curso de fotografía donde vas a aprender una forma única de mirar y expresarte a través de la fotografía. Por supuesto mencionar todo lo que aprendes de cultura y historia de la fotografía en España y en el mundo. Un lujo tener UFCA

(Translated by Google) I'm delighted with the introductory photography course. They have a wonderful library of books for anyone curious about photography. This association is ideal for that. They instill in you a passion for photography... (Original) Encantadisima con el curso de iniciación a la fotografía,tienen una biblioteca de libros que es una maravilla todo aquel que tenga curiosidad por la fotografía esta asociación es ideal para ello,te contagian la pasión por la fotografía…

(Translated by Google) Without a doubt I would never change them. Very affordable courses for everything they offer. A non-profit association whose main objective is to promote photographic culture. A privilege to have you in Algeciras with one of the most important author libraries in Andalusia. Excellent and passionate teachers who help you in everything they can and at all times. A VERY enriching experience. (Original) Sin duda jamás los cambiaría. Cursos muy asequibles para todo lo que ofrecen. Una asociación sin ánimo de lucro cuyo máximo objetivo es promulgar la cultura fotografica. Un privilegio tenerles en Algeciras con una de las bibliotecas de autores más importantes de Andalucía. Profes excelentes y apasionados que te ayudan en todo lo que pueden y en todo momento. Una experiencia MUY enriquecedora.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place, it has a magnificent library, affordable courses, very highly trained staff and workshops with the best Photographers. (Original) Maravilloso lugar, cuenta con una magnífica biblioteca, cursos asequibles, personal muy muy formado y talleres con los mejores Fotógrafos.

(Translated by Google) Unique photo gallery in the area. It is highly recommended to visit. (Original) Galería fotográfica única en la zona. Es muy recomendable visitar.