Ceuta: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 60 - 315 Ulises Hotel
 Hotel Ulises is located in the heart of Ceuta, just a few metres from Ribera Beach. This design hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a jacuzzi.
Roo… MoreEUR 49 - 165 Tryp Ceuta
 Set in the heart of this unique city, the Tryp Ceuta lies right beside the Municipal Palace and just 300 m from the port. Its highlight is the beautif… MoreEUR 59 - 173 Parador Hotel la Muralla
 Housed in a modern building attached to Ceuta´s old Royal Walls, this hotel provides magnificent panoramic views of the sea and peninsula. Cool … MoreEUR 50 - 120 Hostal Plaza Ruiz
 This stylish, value property is located in Ceuta’s city centre, facing the city’s museum and near the beautiful Marítimo del Mediterráneo Park.
… MoreEUR 35 - 86 Hostal Central
 This stylish-yet-value property is located in Ceuta’s city centre, 100 metres from the beautiful Marítimo del Mediterráneo Park.
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Ceuta: Guide
Ceuta had several sovereigns before the Portugal|Portuguese in 1415 took control of this city east of Tangiers. Since 1580 it is under Spanish administration but holds the status as an autonomous city. The city is located on the African continent.
This exclave was in the spotlight in 2005 together with Melilla because hundreds of people were trying to climb above the border fence. Ceuta being part of Spain and therefore a safe heaven for Africans made it a prime target for migrants. Today the border is heavily protected by the Guarda Civil. The European Union invested a lot of money to make illegal immigration more difficult.
Get in
Ceuta is easily accessible from Cadiz or Algeciras by ferry.
From land Ceuta is only accessible from Morocco.
The increased border security may result in minor waiting time. This could be longer if you travel in summer when the main holiday season in Spain and France starts and lots of families return to their homes in Morocco. You will definitely need your passport and carry it with out. Rules for immigration are the same as for Spain.
There is just an heliport where operates to daily connections between Ceuta and Malaga.
Get around
Ceuta is a tiny city. Best way is by bike or on foot. There are taxis available. Make sure they use the meter of negotiate a price.
See
Do
Buy
Ceuta is a free port, this means there are few or no taxes on goods. You will see that the economy of this city focus on people transiting to/from Morocco and one-day shopping tourists.
Eat
Drink
Ceuta is a great city to go out. There are several pubs and clubs and a great tapas route.
Sleep
Get out
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