Ceuta – A corner of Europe found in Africa

One of the most non European stretch of land that you can find in Europe is Ceuta. The Spanish exclave and autonomous city of Spain is located on the north coast of Africa and it borders Morocco.

Why is this 18,5 square kilometer land such a great touristic attraction? Although it is part of Spain and the European Union, you can't reach Ceuta by car or plane so it is regarded as remote. Still, on a sunny day you can see Ceuta's shoreline from Gibraltar or Tarifa.

The region is separated from the Iberian peninsula by the Strait of Gibraltar while its shoreline meets the Mediterranean Sea. Ceuta is a free port so trading has a very important role in its economy. It's population is shy above 80.000 people and the official language is Spanish.

Most tourists visit Ceuta to witness the impact of European culture with African culture. The small stretch of land receives a high number of ferries each day, most of them coming from Algericas. Tickets cost between 30 and 70 euros. Once here, the best way around the small city is on foot or by bike, although there is a bus service through the city that does not pass into Morocco.

The lighthouse is one of the most visited places in Ceuta, but also the old fort. However, if you reach Ceuta's beaches you will probably love them forever.