Ceuta district, Morocco

Places to visit near Ceuta

Ceuta is a town in Ceuta district, Morocco, home to about 78,674 people. Within 50 km by road there are 174 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 27 caves, 20 beaches & coast and 16 churches. The must-see places are Playa del Chorrillo (1 km), Monte Hacho (4 km) and Isla de Santa Catalina (4 km).

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

Ceuta at a glance

Location
Ceuta district, Morocco
Population
about 78,674
Coordinates
35.8892° N, 5.3204° W
Places within 50 km
174 (168 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 Ceuta

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ceuta: 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 Ceuta

92 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ceuta. The closest is Revellín del Ángulo de San Pablo (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Ceuta

30 caves within 100 km of Ceuta. The closest is Beefsteak Cave (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Ceuta

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ceuta. The closest is Playa del Chorrillo (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Ceuta

19 churches within 100 km of Ceuta. The closest is Shrine of Our Lady of Europe (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ceuta

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ceuta. The closest is Monte Hacho (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ceuta

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ceuta. The closest is Ibrahim-Al-Ibrahim Mosque (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ceuta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

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

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How to reach Ceuta

    All places near Ceuta by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ceuta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7092Revellín del Ángulo de San Pablo (1 km)
    Caves2730Beefsteak Cave (31 km)
    Beaches & coast2028Playa del Chorrillo (1 km)
    Other attractions1822Harding's Battery (31 km)
    Churches1619Shrine of Our Lady of Europe (31 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79Monte Hacho (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs39Ibrahim-Al-Ibrahim Mosque (31 km)
    Parks56Jardines de la Argentina (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park (34 km)
    Museums34Gibraltar Museum (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Embalse de Almodóvar (52 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Isla de Santa Catalina (4 km)

    Ceuta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ceuta?

    Playa del Chorrillo (beach, about 1 km), Monte Hacho (viewpoint, about 4 km), Isla de Santa Catalina (river spot, about 4 km), Playa Calamocarro (beach, about 5 km), Jebel Musa (viewpoint, about 11 km), Revellín del Ángulo de San Pablo (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    174 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 27 caves, 20 beaches & coast, 18 other attractions, 16 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ceuta?

    Revellín del Ángulo de San Pablo, about 1 km by road; Murallas Reales (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Ceuta?

    Beefsteak Cave, about 31 km by road; Coptic Cave (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Ceuta?

    Playa del Chorrillo, about 1 km by road; Playa Calamocarro (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ceuta?

    Start in Ceuta, visit Playa del Chorrillo, then Jebel Musa, then Playa Calamocarro, then Isla de Santa Catalina, then Monte Hacho, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ceuta?

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

    Towns near Ceuta

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