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Places in Spain - Algeciras

 

Algeciras in southern Spain was once an elegant resort but has developed into an industrial hub and port and is known as the gateway to Morocco.

   
The port thrived when Franco closed the border between Spain and Gibraltar. Algeciras then absorbed the workers that used to work on the rock. Visitors here will find the place a hive of activity and having a surprisingly ugly and untidy feel. However, the port is an interesting visit with its huge, functional fishing fleet and a ferry terminal of quite huge proportions.

 

This is the main port for the migrant Moroccan workers heading home for their holidays from the factories and farms all over Europe. During the summer the N340 highway becomes choked with heavily laden vehicles heading for the ferry terminal. Ferries run daily to Morocco.

 

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One noteworthy place in the town is the Plaza Alta, just 5 minutes walk from the port. Here you will find the 18th century church of Nuestra Senora de la Palma. A quiet place to sit.

On our visit to Algeciras we discovered, quite by chance, an excavation of a castle ruin, set back 2 or 3 streets from the port. Very little information could be obtained from the locals who were more interested in making for home for the oncoming siesta. The ruin was fenced all the way round so we assume that something may come of this in the future (unless it is intended to be built over). At the top end of this ruin is a beautiful park, filled with interesting features, however we failed to gain access  

From Algeciras you can continue west along the N340 highway to Tarifa then on to Cadiz. The coastal route is certainly scenic. Watch for the massive array of wind turbines on the hillside, overlooking the bay, quite a picture and generating massive amounts of electricity, 24 hours a day.

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