Algeciras

Stad · Andalusien, 🇪🇸 Spanien

Algeciras is a port city in the province of Cádiz, on the Bay of Algeciras, facing the Rock of Gibraltar. It has the largest port in Spain, with ferries to Tangier, Ceuta and Morocco, and it is a major crossing point between Europe and Africa.

For most visitors it is a transit stop, but it has a quiet old quarter, the Parque Natural del Estrecho nearby, and a connection to the flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía, who was born here.

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När du ska besöka

Spring and autumn are comfortable. Summers are hot and the levante wind can blow strongly. Winters are mild but can be rainy. In the summer, the port is very busy with the Operación Paso del Estrecho for travellers to Morocco.

Bästa tiden att besöka: april, maj, juni, juli, augusti, september, oktober

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Typiskt väder i januari

Helt okej

16° (känns som 12°) · extremvärden 8°–18°
11° på natten
11 regndagar
14 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
16 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Bra

16° (känns som 12°) · extremvärden 8°–19°
12° på natten
9 regndagar
11 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
15 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i mars

Bra

17° (känns som 14°) · extremvärden 9°–21°
12° på natten
10 regndagar
13 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
15 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Utmärkt

19° (känns som 16°) · extremvärden 11°–23°
14° på natten
8 regndagar
15 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
16 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i maj

Utmärkt

21° (känns som 19°) · extremvärden 13°–26°
16° på natten
5 regndagar
19 soldagar
10 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lätt bris
17 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 7 · högt

Typiskt väder i juni

Utmärkt

25° (känns som 24°) · extremvärden 17°–29°
19° på natten
1 regndag
24 soldagar
12 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
Lätt bris
18 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 9 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Utmärkt

27° · extremvärden 19°–32°
21° på natten
0 regndagar
28 soldagar
12 soltimmar per dag
Klibbig, fuktig luft
Lätt bris
20 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 9 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Utmärkt

28° · extremvärden 20°–32°
22° på natten
1 regndag
26 soldagar
11 soltimmar per dag
Klibbig, fuktig luft
Lätt bris
21 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 8 · mycket högt

Typiskt väder i september

Utmärkt

25° · extremvärden 18°–29°
20° på natten
5 regndagar
18 soldagar
9 soltimmar per dag
Klibbig, fuktig luft
Lätt bris
20 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Utmärkt

22° (känns som 21°) · extremvärden 15°–26°
18° på natten
9 regndagar
16 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Fuktig luft
Lätt bris
19 °C · svalt för ett dopp
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i november

Bra

18° (känns som 16°) · extremvärden 11°–22°
14° på natten
10 regndagar
14 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
17 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i december

Bra

16° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden 9°–19°
13° på natten
11 regndagar
13 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lätt bris
16 °C · för kallt för att bada
UV-index 2 · lågt

Klimatdata: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Främsta sevärdheter

El Estrecho Natural ParkEl Estrecho Natural Park is a natural park in Spain, located on the northern side of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Marinid Walls of AlgecirasThe Marinid Walls of Algeciras are city walls located in Algeciras, Spain. The walls were declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1985.

Mercado de Abastos de Algeciras

Paco de LucíaPaco de Lucía, artistnamn för Francisco Sánchez Gómez, född 21 december 1947 i Algeciras i Spanien, död 25 februari 2014 i Playa del Carmen…

Fort of El TolmoThe Fort de El Tolmo was a fort located in Algeciras, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1985.

Aqueduct of AlgecirasThe Aqueduct of Algeciras is one of the most important buildings in Algeciras, Spain.

Estatua de Paco de Lucía is a statue of Paco de Lucía, one of the great flamenco guitarists, who was born in Algeciras. The house where he was born is in the old quarter.
Parque Arqueológico de las Ruinas Meriníes are the ruins of the medieval Marinid city, Al-Binya, an archaeological park in the center.
Parque Natural del Estrecho is a nature park along the coast, with cliffs, forests and migration routes for birds crossing the Strait.
Acueducto de El Cobre is a Roman aqueduct in the Cobre area.
Fuerte del Tolmo is an old fort in the hills of the natural park.
Mercado de Abastos is the market hall in the center, and the Puerta del Mar is an old gate.
The beaches of El Rinconcillo, Getares and El Chinarral are sandy beaches around the bay.

Utvalda listor

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Algeciras Unmissables

Algeciras serves as a strategic gateway between Europe and Africa, shaped by a deep archaeological heritage. This collection features the 14th-century Marinid Walls, Roman fish salting remains, and defensive watchtowers like Torre del Fraile. Architectural landmarks include the rationalist Mercado de Abastos, designed by Eduardo Torroja, and the 19th-century Town Hall. Cultural sites like the Municipal Museum and the tribute to Paco de Lucía provide insight into the city's artistic and Andalusi past, while coastal overlooks provide views across the Strait of Gibraltar.

15 platser

Upplevelser att prova

Visit the Marinid ruins and the market.
Walk in the Parque Natural del Estrecho.
Cross the Strait to Tangier for a day.
Visit Gibraltar and look at the Rock.

Turer och aktiviteter

Algeciras – Karta

Dagsutflykter

Gibraltar (about 20 km): a British territory with a rock, a nature reserve and monkeys. Take your passport.
Tarifa (about 20 km): the southernmost town of Spain, famous for wind sports.
Tangier and Ceuta: ferries cross the Strait. Check entry rules.
Ronda (about 100 km): a gorge town.
Marbella (about 80 km): a resort town.

Områden att utforska

Other places nearby:

Cádiz province: Tarifa, Cádiz and Jerez de la Frontera.
Costa del Sol: Estepona and Marbella.

Resa dit

By air: Gibraltar airport and Málaga airport (about 130 km) are the closest. Jerez is about 130 km.
By train: The railway line runs to Ronda and Granada, a scenic route. Book on Renfe.
By bus: Buses run from Málaga, Cádiz, Seville and Tarifa.
By ferry: Ferries leave for Tangier, Tangier Med and Ceuta.

Ta sig runt

On foot: The center and the port are walkable.
Local bus and taxi: For the beaches and the natural park.

Bilkörning

Is a car worth it?: Useful to explore the coast and the park.
Parking: Paid parking in the center and by the port.
Roads: The A-7 and N-340 are busy near the port, especially in summer.

Mat och dryck

Algeciras has Andalusian food with a seafood focus. Try tortillitas de camarones, atún (tuna), pescaíto frito and rabo de toro. The Moroccan influence appears in tea and some restaurants.

Frukost

Churros Churros con ChocolateFried dough sticks served with a thick, dark hot chocolate for dipping — a classic Spanish breakfast or late-night snack.

Lunch

Paella ValencianaA saffron-scented rice dish cooked in a wide, shallow pan. The traditional Valencian version uses chicken, rabbit, and green beans — best eaten at midday.

GazpachoA cold, blended soup of raw tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar, originally from Andalusia. Served as a drink or a starter, especially in summer.

Middag

Pulpo a la GallegaBoiled octopus sliced onto a wooden board and dressed with olive oil, coarse salt, and smoked paprika — a signature dish of Galicia.

Mellanmål och gatumat

Jamón IbéricoDry-cured ham from acorn-fed Iberian pigs, sliced paper-thin and eaten on its own or with bread. The finest grade, jamón ibérico de bellota, is one of Spain's most prized products.

Tortilla EspañolaA thick potato and egg omelette, served warm or at room temperature, found in virtually every bar in Spain. Often eaten as a tapa or a quick meal.

Patatas BravasFried potato chunks served with a spicy tomato sauce or aioli — one of the most common tapas across the country.

PintxosSmall snacks anchored to slices of bread with a toothpick, the Basque Country's answer to tapas. Found in bar counters across San Sebastián and Bilbao, often with elaborate toppings.

CroquetasCrispy breaded cylinders with a creamy béchamel filling, typically made with jamón, bacalà (salt cod), or mushrooms.

Drycker

Rioja Wine Vino de RiojaSpain's best-known wine region produces full-bodied reds from Tempranillo grapes, aged in oak. The crianza, reserva, and gran reserva labels indicate increasing age and complexity.

Säkerhet och hälsa

Algeciras is a port city, so keep an eye on belongings in the port area. Use official ticket offices for ferries. If you cross to Morocco, take your passport.

Historia

The Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans used the bay. In 711 the Moors arrived, and Algeciras was a Moorish port. In 1344 Alfonso XI of Castile took it after a siege, and in 1369 it was destroyed. It was resettled in 1704 by people from Gibraltar who left after the British took the Rock.

The port grew in the 20th century and is now one of the busiest in the Mediterranean.