MELILLA - ALMERIA Ferry
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Sail the MELILLA - ALMERIA route aboard TRASMEDITERRANEA's fleet, one of the key operators linking southern Spain with North Africa.
About TRASMEDITERRANEA
Founded in Barcelona in 1917, Trasmediterranea has grown into Spain's leading shipping company, connecting the mainland ports with the Balearic and Canary Islands, the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, and destinations across North Africa. Onboard, travellers can expect a modern fleet and a wide range of services, from à la carte restaurants to swimming pools and boutique shops, making the crossing part of the holiday itself.
Melilla
A Spanish autonomous city of around 86,000 people, Melilla occupies a rocky headland on the Rif coast, facing the Mediterranean. Founded by the Phoenicians as Rusadir, it later came under Carthaginian and then Roman rule before passing through Byzantine and Islamic periods, notably flourishing as a port under the Idrisid dynasty from the 9th century onward. Retaken in 1497 by Pedro de Estopiñán on behalf of the Catholic Monarchs, it was formally attached to the Spanish crown through successive 18th- and 19th-century treaties. The fortified old town, Melilla la Vieja, with its ramparts and bastions overlooking the sea, bears witness to that long military history. In the early 20th century Melilla also developed a distinctive architectural identity thanks to Enrique Nieto, a disciple of Gaudí, who created one of Spain's finest Art Nouveau and Art Deco ensembles. Nicknamed the "city of four cultures" for its coexisting Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu communities, it became an autonomous city in 1995. Its economy leans heavily on cross-border trade with neighbouring Morocco, fishing and public administration. The harbour, built at the foot of the old town, has always been its sole maritime gateway to the Spanish mainland.
Melilla Ferry Terminal
The terminal is located at General Marina 1, at the heart of the port, just below Melilla la Vieja and the modern town centre (GPS: 35.29° N, 2.93° W). It's about a fifteen-minute walk from the centre, or reachable by taxi from outlying districts. As with Ceuta, Melilla's status as an enclave means police and customs checks apply systematically before boarding, even for sailings to mainland Spain; a valid ID or passport is required. Plan to arrive at the terminal at least 2 to 3 hours before the scheduled departure.
Almería
Home to around 200,000 people, Almería sits in southeastern Andalusia between the Sierra de Gádor and the gulf that shares its name. It was founded in 955 by Abd al-Rahman III, the Umayyad caliph of Córdoba, who made it the naval base of his caliphate under the name Al-Mariyya, "the watchtower." Through the 11th and 12th centuries the city enjoyed a spectacular golden age, growing into one of Al-Andalus's great centres thanks to hundreds of silk workshops and thriving Mediterranean trade. Its fortunes faded after the Christian reconquest of 1147, and it was permanently absorbed into the Crown of Castile in 1489. From that era it keeps its landmark Alcazaba, a vast triple-walled Moorish fortress overlooking the bay, along with a fortified cathedral built to withstand Barbary raids after the earthquake of 1522. Almería today anchors an intensive greenhouse-farming economy that ranks among Spain's most dynamic, while remaining a popular destination for its coastline and the Cabo de Gata nature reserve. Its port, long oriented toward North Africa, remains one of Spain's principal gateways to Algeria and Morocco.
Almería Ferry Terminal
The terminal stands at Estación Marítima s/n, right in the city centre, a short walk from the historic quarter and the Alcazaba fortress (GPS: 36.834° N, 2.464° W). Its central location makes it easy to reach on foot, by city bus, or by taxi from the railway station about 1.5 km away. Passport checks take place on site before boarding, so allowing at least 2 hours before departure is advisable.
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TRASMEDITERRANEA South Strait crossings:
FERRY MÁLAGA - MELILLAFERRY ALGECIRAS - CEUTA
FERRY ALGECIRAS - TÁNGER MED
FERRY CEUTA - ALGECIRAS
FERRY GHAZAOUET - ALMERÍA
FERRY ALMERÍA - GHAZAOUET
FERRY ALMERÍA - MELILLA
FERRY ALMERÍA - NADOR
FERRY ALMERÍA - ORÁN
FERRY MELILLA - MÁLAGA
FERRY MELILLA - ALMERÍA
FERRY NADOR - ALMERÍA
FERRY ORÁN - ALMERÍA
FERRY TÁNGER MED - ALGECIRAS
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