Ceuta

Ceuta Essentials

Ceuta serves as a historic gateway between Europe and Africa, characterized by its strategic military architecture and deep-rooted religious heritage. This selection highlights the 10th-century Royal Walls with their navigable moats, the 18th-century Cathedral of the Assumption, and the defensive fortifications of Monte Hacho. The city’s diverse history is visible through 11th-century Arab baths, the eclectic House of the Dragons, and various military museums, while viewpoints like Mirador de San Antonio offer clear vistas across the Strait of Gibraltar.