Algeciras: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 44 - 177 Reina Cristina
 Hotel Reina Cristina is set in a historic building in Algeciras and was opened in 1901. It is surrounded by gardens and has indoor and outdoor swimmin… MoreEUR 47 - 132 Sercotel Aura Hotel Algeciras
 This hotel in the centre of Algeciras is just 5 minutes from the port and train station. It has free Wi-Fi and air conditioning in all rooms.
All of … MoreEUR 50 - 136 Vime Octavio
 Vime Octavio is located in central Algeciras, 700 metres from the port. It offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and air-conditioned rooms with a pr… MoreEUR 54 - 70 Hotel Mirador
 Set just minutes from the beach, the Hotel Mirador’s rooms boast free internet connection, and large balconies from which you can admire great views… MoreEUR 30 - 65 Hostal Bahía Algeciras
 Hostal Bahía Algeciras is right next to Rinconcillo Beach, with wonderful views of Algeciras Bay. This small hotel offers free Wi-Fi in public areas … MoreEUR 35 - 73 Al - Mar
 Located only 250 metres from the centre of Algeciras, and in front of the port, this practical and clean hotel is ideal for those travelling to or fro… MoreEUR 69 - 84 Albergue Inturjoven Sur De Europa
 Albergue Inturjoven Sur de Europa has a seasonal outdoor pool, sports pitches and gardens. Set near the Alcornocales and Estrecho Nature Reserves, it … MoreEUR 55 - 126 Alboran Algeciras
 Hotel Alborán Algeciras is a traditional Andalusian hotel in Algeciras, on the A-7 motorway. Just 2 minutes’ drive from El Riconcillo Beach, it off… MoreEUR 50 - 79 AC Algeciras
 Close to the port in Algerciras, the AC Algeciras offers a free minibar, and many of the rooms have views of the sea and Gibraltar.
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Algeciras: Guide
Algeciras is a city in the Andalucia region of southwestern Spain.
Understand
Most travellers come to Algeciras for its numerous ferry connections to Morocco and don't spend more than a few hours in the city. Given the town's seedy, industrial air and lack of any discernible charm, this isn't very surprising. Be careful in Algeciras: the touts, moneychangers and ticket sellers can be quite pushy at times, and the streets can be intimidating at night.
The north-south coastal road, Avenida de la Marina, is Algeciras's main artery. The tourist information office (Calle Cervantes), which has its work cut out for it, is well signed from this road.
Get in
By train
The Algeciras train station is located 300 metres west of the port entrance. Just walk outside the station and straight down Calle Cervantes (the street in front of you) until you reach the Avenida de la Marina. You will see signs from here to the port. From Algeciras there are daily train connections to Madrid. Three a day on the pictureque route to Ronda and Granada (Spain)|Granada.
By bus
Until the new central bus station (just up the road from the tourist office) is completed, each bus company has its own terminal, usually outside its offices. International buses run by Bacoma usually pull in directly inside the port. Porto's terminal is a few minutes walk north of the port on Avenida de la Marina while Comes buses pull in at a station hidden under a bridge on Calle San Bernado next to the train station.
By boat
The ferry terminal is the heart of Algeciras and is well-signed from most roads in the city. Services from the following destinations arrive at the port:
Ceuta -- daily services running about every hour from 8 am - 10:15 pm. Fast ferries (40 minutes, €18) and normal ferries (90 minutes, €11) are available.
Tangier -- daily services running about every 90 minutes from 7 am - 10:00 pm. Fast ferries (70 minutes, €28) and normal ferries (2.5 hours, €23.50) are available.
Get around
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Eat
You'll also find plenty of cheap cafes and restaurants along the Avenida de la Marina. They stay open long into the night. Often not closing until past 11pm.
Drink
The bars--frequented by sailors and vagabonds--along the same strip can be a little on the rough side.
Sleep
If you're stuck in Algeciras after the last ferry or bus has left town, you'll find plenty of budget accommodation options in the neigbourhood around Avenida de la Marina. In the busy season, you can expect to get a double for 18 Euros a night.
Get out
By bus
Comes buses service cities west of Algeciras such as Tarifa, Granada, Malaga, the Costa del Sol and hourly to La Linea (right next to Gibraltar).
Bacoma handles international connections to Germany, France and the Netherlands, as well as domestic destinations like Valencia and Barcelona.
By boat
To leave Algeciras by ferry, you can buy tickets from agents in town or at the ferry terminal, the prices are the same. Don't forget to allow time before your ferry departure for the usual immigration rigmarole. Services to the following destinations:
Ceuta -- daily services running about every hour from 6.30 am - 21.15 pm. (See Get In for pricing).
Tangier -- daily services running about every 90 minutes from 7 am - 10:00 pm. (See Get In for pricing).
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