Melilla, where cultures and the Mediterranean come together
Melilla combines walled history, Modernist architecture, Mediterranean beaches and an identity shaped by cultural coexistence. Melilla la Vieja, the Modernist district and places such as Ensenada de los Galápagos reveal a city where heritage, sea and gastronomy can all be discovered within a short walk.
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Discover Melilla's multicultural essence
Discover Melilla
A Mediterranean city in North Africa where fortresses, Modernist architecture and traditions from different cultures coexist. Discover some of the places that best reveal Melilla's history, urban landscape and character.
Melilla la Vieja, city walls and the Cuevas del Conventico
Explore Melilla la Vieja, the fortified citadel perched on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean. Its four defensive enclosures preserve walls, bastions, moats and historic tunnels. Among its most distinctive sites are the Cuevas del Conventico, carved into the rock and closely linked to the city's defensive history.
Enrique Nieto, Plaza de España and Modernism
The Modernist district is one of Melilla's defining features. From Plaza de España, wander through streets lined with ornate façades and discover buildings associated with architect Enrique Nieto. The so-called Golden Triangle brings together some of the finest examples of the architecture that transformed the city in the early 20th century.
Galápagos, Parque Hernández and the flavours of Melilla
Visit Ensenada de los Galápagos, a small cove beside the historic quarter, and stroll through Parque Hernández, one of the city centre's main green spaces. Round off your visit by discovering a multicultural cuisine where tapas, fish, couscous, spices and mint tea come together.
Explore Melilla at your own pace Arrive in Melilla by ferry and travel with your own vehicle to discover its historic heritage, Modernist architecture, beaches and different neighbourhoods with complete freedom.