Algeciras Things To Do

Miles of golden sand and the warm Mediterranean Sea await you on a holiday in Algeciras. Relaxing on the sun drenched beaches and enjoying the views of the African Coast and the Rock of Gibraltar will be one of the highlights of the day. Playa Getares is a Blue Flag beach that stretches for 2.5 miles backed by the seafront promenade. Playa El Rinconcillo is another beautiful Algeciras beach that boasts water sports facilities including a windsurfing school.

 

Algeciras certainly boasts some exciting day trips including boat rides to Tangiers in Morocco where you can also visit Casablanca and Fez. The amazing Bay of Gibraltar is a mere nine miles away from Algeciras, and you can spend a day spotting dolphins and whales. The spectacular mountains and the beautiful town of Ronda can be reached with a short train journey. Algeciras is a location where it is possible to include trips to a different continent throughout the holiday.

Scuba diving in Algeciras is a major pastime thanks to the amount of ancient wrecks in this area that include aircraft and Sherman tanks from WWII and Roman anchors. There are dive schools in Algeciras and Gibraltar that will provide lessons and excursions for divers of all skill levels.

 

There is no shortage of great restaurants in Algeciras, and fish and seafood lovers will be heaven with the choice on offer. Go to the atmospheric restaurants by the seafront that serve traditional Spanish dishes, or try the numerous tapas bars in the area. Be adventurous and try out the octopus dishes washed down with some fine local wines.

Nightlife in Algeciras can be a lively affair with venues including live music including rock and jazz clubs. There are numerous little taverns by the seafront where holiday makers can sip a cool drink and admire the amazing views of the Rock of Gibraltar in the distance.