Ceuta district, Morocco

Places to visit near Benzú

Benzú is a town in Ceuta district, Morocco, home to about 1,987 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 65 forts & heritage, 27 caves, 21 beaches & coast and 16 churches. The must-see places are Playa Calamocarro (2 km), Jebel Musa (5 km) and Playa del Chorrillo (7 km).

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Benzú, Morocco
Benzú, Ceuta district, Morocco. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Benzú at a glance

Location
Ceuta district, Morocco
Population
about 1,987
Coordinates
35.9165° N, 5.3729° W
Places within 50 km
170 (170 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Benzú

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Benzú: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Benzú

87 forts & heritage within 100 km of Benzú. The closest is Restos Fuerte de San Diego (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Benzú

30 caves within 100 km of Benzú. The closest is Beefsteak Cave (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Benzú

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Benzú. The closest is Playa Calamocarro (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Benzú

19 churches within 100 km of Benzú. The closest is Shrine of Our Lady of Europe (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Benzú

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Benzú. The closest is Jebel Musa (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Benzú

8 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Benzú. The closest is Ibrahim-Al-Ibrahim Mosque (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Benzú

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Benzú
  2. 2 km Playa Calamocarro · beach, Ceuta
  3. 8 km Isla de Santa Catalina · river spot, Ceuta
  4. 1 km Monte Hacho · viewpoint, Ceuta
  5. 4 km Playa del Chorrillo · beach
  6. 10 km Jebel Musa · viewpoint, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
  7. 5 km Back to Benzú

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From travellers near Benzú

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How to reach Benzú

    All places near Benzú by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Benzú by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6587Restos Fuerte de San Diego (21 km)
    Caves2730Beefsteak Cave (27 km)
    Beaches & coast2128Playa Calamocarro (2 km)
    Other attractions1822Harding's Battery (27 km)
    Churches1619Shrine of Our Lady of Europe (27 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Jebel Musa (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs38Ibrahim-Al-Ibrahim Mosque (27 km)
    Parks45Europa Point (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park (30 km)
    Museums34Museo Municipal de Algeciras (31 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Embalse de Almodóvar (45 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Isla de Santa Catalina (10 km)

    Benzú: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Benzú?

    Playa Calamocarro (beach, about 2 km), Jebel Musa (viewpoint, about 5 km), Playa del Chorrillo (beach, about 7 km), Isla de Santa Catalina (river spot, about 10 km), Monte Hacho (viewpoint, about 10 km), Restos Fuerte de San Diego (heritage site, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Benzú?

    170 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 27 caves, 21 beaches & coast, 18 other attractions, 16 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Benzú?

    Restos Fuerte de San Diego, about 21 km by road; Fuerte del Tolmo (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Benzú?

    Beefsteak Cave, about 27 km by road; Devil's Fall Cave (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Benzú?

    Playa Calamocarro, about 2 km by road; Playa del Chorrillo (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Benzú?

    Start in Benzú, visit Playa Calamocarro, then Isla de Santa Catalina, then Monte Hacho, then Playa del Chorrillo, then Jebel Musa, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Benzú?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Benzú

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Benzú’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Benzú on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.