Area: 19 km²
Population: 71,505
Capital: Ceuta
Located on the northern coast of Africa, the Autonomous City of Ceuta is a
crucible of two cultures which have coexisted for centuries and which, out of
their common history, have created a city that brings together different
religions and customs. An example is the annual Flamenco Festival, which
features leading guitarists, singers, and dancers, reflecting the cultural
heritage of Andalusia; and a stroll around Ceuta’s streets will show the
different religions that share one of Spain’s two Autonomous Cities. The
different fortifications that have been built down the centuries have made
Ceuta the only city in Spain that preserves its original Renaissance military
architecture, including a navigable moat which is still used today.
Its coast, bordering on both the Atlantic Ocean and
the Mediterranean Sea, features beaches with mountains looming just behind
them, adding to the beauty of the shoreline. The longest stretch of sand,
Chorillo beach, 1.2 km long, is the most popular, due to its closeness to the
city centre.
For more information:
Ceuta
tourism website