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Things to see in Melilla (Morocco): 43 places and when to go
Melilla is a town in Morocco, and this site lists 43 places in and around it, mainly History (24), Temples (10), Museums and art (6). The best known are Plaza de Toros de Melilla, Mount Gurugu and Historical Military Museum of Melilla. The best time to come is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Morocco · 35.293, -2.9383
- Places
- 43 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (24) · Temples (10) · Museums and art (6) · Beaches (5) · Nature (3) · Architecture (2)
- Best time
- March to May and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February, June and September.
- Nearest airport
- FEZ Saïss, 241 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Gurugu, at 890 m.
What to see in Melilla
The places in and around Melilla, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Plaza de Toros de MelillaBullring in Melilla, Spain555 m
- Mount GuruguMountain in Morocco9.7 km
- Historical Military Museum of MelillaMuseum of military History in Melilla,Spain463 m
- Melilla LighthouseLighthouse in Melilla, Spain564 m
- Parish Church of the Immaculate ConceptionChurch building in Melilla, Spain435 m
- Ensenada de los Galápagos BeachBeach in Melilla, Spain350 m
- Central Mosque of MelillaMosque in Melilla, Spain690 m
- Carabos BeachBeach in Spain1.1 km
- San Lorenzo BeachBeach in Spain703 m
- CazazaFormer Spanish coastal enclave in present-day Morocco (15th–16th century)14 km
- Museo del Automóvil de MelillaMuseum1.6 km
- Museo Ibáñez de MelillaMuseum364 m
- Fuerte de Victoria GrandeCastle421 m
- Museo de Arte SacroMuseum459 m
- Hipica BeachBeach in Spain2.1 km
- Church of the Immaculate ConceptionMilitary parish church building in Melilla, Spain150 m
- Capilla de Santiago, MelillaTemples367 m
- Plaza de Armas, MelillaSquare in Melilla, Spain288 m
- Casa de Yamín Benarroch, MelillaBuilding in Melilla, Spain302 m
- Basílica del Cristo ReyCultural property in Melilla, Spain1.4 km
- Fuerte de Victoria ChicaHistorical fortification360 m
- Buen Acuerdo MosqueMosque in Melilla, Spain709 m
- Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, MelillaChurch building in Melilla, Spain988 m
- Hipodromo BeachBeach in Melilla, Spain1.7 km
And the other 19, by what you come to do:
- History: Fort of the Purísima Concepción, Fort of El Rosario, Mercado del Real, Melilla, Parish Church of St. Francis Xavier, Melilla, Baluarte de la Concepción, Baluarte de las Cinco Palabras o torre de Alafia, Melilla, Baluarte de San Fernando, Baluarte de San José Bajo, Baluarte de San Pedro, Melilla, Fortín de Reina Regente, Melilla, Fort of San Francisco, Fuerte de Camellos, Fuerte de María Cristina, Fuerte de San Carlos, Rastrillo de Espadas, Fort of Rostrogordo
- Museums and art: Hospital del Rey
- Beaches: Alcazaba Beach
- Temples: Mezquita Al-Mohsinin
When to go to Melilla
The best time to visit Melilla is March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:52
- FebPossible10:43
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:54
- MayBest time13:51
- JunPossible14:22
- JulBetter not14:10
- AugBetter not13:20
- SepPossible12:13
- OctBest time11:05
- NovBest time10:06
- DecPossible9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. In April, 38 of the 43 places are at their best.
When to go to Morocco in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Melilla
The nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ, Saïss), 241 km as the crow flies. How to get around Morocco (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ceuta38 places225 km
- Fez, Morocco28 places234 km
- Tangier15 places267 km
- Meknes6 places286 km
- Rabat25 places384 km
- Casablanca16 places469 km
And all of Morocco, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Melilla?
The best known: Plaza de Toros de Melilla, Mount Gurugu, Historical Military Museum of Melilla, Melilla Lighthouse, Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception. In all, 43 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Melilla?
March to May and October to November; also possible: December to February, June and September. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Melilla?
The nearest main airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 241 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Melilla as the destination and these 43 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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