Algeciras Port Ferry Overview
Algeciras is a port city in the south of Spain, and is the largest urban area on the Bay of Gibraltar (in Spanish, the Bahía de Algeciras). It is the busiest port in Spain. It is situated on the Río de la Miel 20 km north of Tarifa, which is the southernmost town of the Iberian peninsula.
Algeciras port It is the second-largest container port in Europe, handling over 3.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units worth of cargo every year. In addition to containers, port operations include bunker fuel handling, cruise shipping, Roll-on/roll-off and facilities for a fishing fleet.
In recent years the port has become a significant tourist destination, with popular day trips to Tarifa to see bird migrations; to Gibraltar, to see the territory's unusual sights and culture; and to the Bay of Gibraltar on whale watching excursions.
There are currently two ferry services on offer from Algeciras Ferry port. Both link Algeciras with the Port of Tangier in Morocco. Operators serving that route are Trasmediterranea and Nautas (Sister Company of Balearia). |
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