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Algeciras holidays – Unpretentious Andalusian city close to Gibraltar
Holidays in Algeciras are based in a major city on the west coast of Algeciras Bay at the western end of the Costa del Sol, 9 miles west of Gibraltar and just 9 miles from Morocco. Holidays in Algeciras will appeal to those looking to escape British ex-pat art galleries, tourist craft shops and the sophisticated excesses of the Spanish jet set. Algeciras holidays are a cheaper and hassle-free base for those wishing to visit Gibraltar, which is just six miles down the coast. In the centre of Algeciras you will find a historic old town with medieval walls, 13th century Arab baths and a splendid covered market in the Plaza de la Palma. Algeciras holidays tend to centre on the main Plaza Alta and Barrio de San Isidro in town, and the seafront promenade with a wide selection of cafes, bars and restaurants. Holidays in Algeciras are almost entirely free of the usual Costa del Sol tourist trappings. Algeciras holidays can enjoy plenty of genuine Spanish restaurants, lots of authentic tapas bars and some intriguing Arab cafes. Algeciras holiday nightlife is a mix of hotel entertainment and unpretentious local bars and discos.
Algeciras holidays – Miles of well-equipped sandy beaches
Holidays in Algeciras feature miles of sandy beaches. The main Algeciras beach is the mile-long Playa Getares: a wide beach with golden sand and safe calm water. Another popular Algeciras beach is Playa Rinconcillo: over two miles of fine sand and a popular venue for beach volleyball and football. The other main Algeciras beach is San Garcia beach. Algeciras beaches have plenty of facilities, beachfront restaurants and bars. Algeciras holidays can also include watersports and windsurfing instruction.
Algeciras holidays – The perfect base for visiting Morocco
Holidays in Algeciras are obviously ideally placed for a day trip to Tangier in Morocco. Stay longer and visit fascinating Fez and Casablanca. The short ferry trip across the Strait of Gibraltar is an extraordinary experience, and in terms of culture surely one of the world’s most dramatic journeys: from Europe to Africa in the space of a short ferry crossing. Algeciras holidays could also include the fantastic train journey through dramatic mountains to Ronda: an absolute gem of a mountain town. Algeciras holidays are also well placed for exploring the Los Alcornales natural park. Algeciras holidays should include a trip on the fabulous roads that wind up into the surrounding wild rugged mountains full of wild flowers, protected forests, birds of prey and wildlife.
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