City: Ceuta
Top Things to do in Ceuta
The 10 Best Things to Do in Ceuta, Spain
Ceuta (assimilated pronunciation /ˈsjuːtə/ SEW-tə; also /ˈseɪʊtə/ SAY-uu-tə; Spanish: [ˈθeuta]; Arabic: سبتة, Sabtah; Berber languages: ⵙⴰⴱⵜⴰ) is an 18.5-square-kilometre (7.1 sq mi) Spanish autonomous city on the north coast of Africa, separated by 14 kilometres from Cadiz province on the Spanish mainland by the Strait of Gibraltar and sharing a 6.4 kilometre land border with M'diq-Fnideq Prefecture in the Kingdom of Morocco. It lies along the boundary between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and is one of nine populated Spanish territories in Africa and, along with Melilla, one of two populated territories on mainland Africa. It was part of Cádiz province until 14 March 1995 when both Ceuta and Melilla's Statutes of Autonomy were passed, the latter having been part of Málaga province.
Restaurants in Ceuta
1. Parque Maritimo del Mediterraneo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 263 reviews
Reviewed By korkibucek - Gibraltar
Massive and extremely well kept pools. Well worth the (very scenic) trip across the straight to spend the day (or several days) visiting these pools. Have a look on google earth to appreciate the size of these man made pools.
The entrance fee is around 5euros per person a day (varies depending on season.)
There also bars and restaurants dotted around the pools, which are very well priced.
I have visited this park twice, both times in May. I've never seen it more than 10% full, I am not sure how busy it gets during July/August. However I do get the impression that the eastern end is quieter and the western end more for families.
2. El Conjunto Monumental de las Murallas Reales
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By Sellest - Bushey, United Kingdom
Visited here with my four children whilst stopping at the port on a cruise. It was a fairly interesting fortress with information displayed on boards and we wandered around for a while. Decent views from the top. Worth a quick visit if you are in the area.
3. Plaza de Africa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By ROB T - United Kingdom
The Plaza de Africa is a small square with lots of space and areas to sit in the shade and watch the world pass by. The main church is on the square but unfortunately was closed when we visited.
The squad is at one end of what appears to be the main shopping and business road through Ceuta, near to the old fort. A few hundred meters away is a lovely sandy beach. We picked up a map of Ceta having arrived by ferry from Algercerias and once at the fort, we found the Tourist Info centre where we collected a map, with this square being the nearest site a hundred metres away.
4. Casa de los Dragones
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Turista-Inglesa - Estepona, Spain
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Africa? Is this really Africa?
This extraordinary building looks as though it has come out of Eastern Europe. Pre-Communism, of course, as it is most certainly not utilitarian in design!
Get a seat at a nearby cafe so that you can sit and stare at leisure. Staring at it while standing in the street will give you a cricked neck!
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5. Parroquia de Santa Maria de Africa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Turista-Inglesa - Estepona, Spain
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Fairly uninteresting outside, just a rather ordinary church painted pink and white. Although I suppose that for a Brit, a pink-painted church is slightly of interest!
However inside it is overwhelming with the gold-leaf decorations pulling your eyes into the altar and the statue of Our Lady of Africa, the patron saint of the town of Ceuta, and the origin of the girl's name "Africa" which you hear here as mothers call their toddlers to them in the park.
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6. Playa de la Ribera
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By Tatuswilkins - Warsaw, Poland
3 or 4 Beaches loosely attached to each other with a good set of facilities such as bars and cafes, kayaks, jet skis and swimming pools at one end. Very diverse crowd made up of Muslims in shawls juxtaposed against Spaniards baring it all to the world. Great place
7. Basilica Tardorromana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Kev B - St Helens, United Kingdom
An enjoyable and informative walk around underground crypts and buildings.
discovered in the 80's during street works this site had been excavated and then a museum built on top. you can see the remains of several buildings and even skeletons in their graves, coffins and items found at the site can also be seen.
All information is displayed in Spanish.
8. Estatua de Hercules
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By STaylor6 - Ampthill, United Kingdom
There's not a lot I can except this is an interesting statue and a bit of fun to have your photograh taken with We were Gibraltar has the other pillars of Hercules and I intend to find out more about their history.
9. Monte Hacho
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By GARY H - London, United Kingdom
We walked around the hill clockwise and were able to enjoy another side to this tiny territory. The Hilltop and adjacent forts now offer some access and you get a great view if Gibraltar ( if its clear ) .Monte Hacho is one of the two pillars of Hercules and well worth the several hour hike.
10. Parque de San Amaro
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