| Ceuta is an autonomous city
of Spain located on the North African side of the Strait of Gibraltar,
on the Mediterranean, which separates it from the Spanish mainland. The
area of Ceuta is approximately 28 km². Ceuta is dominated by
a hill called Monte Hacho, on which there is a fort used by the Spanish
Army. Monte Hacho is one of the possible locations for the southern of
the Pillars of Hercules of Greek legend, the other possibility being Jebel
Musa. The city, together with the other autonomous city of Melilla
and a number of Mediterranean islands, is claimed by Morocco. |
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Parador
de Ceuta, Ceuta, Spanish North Africa
The Parador occupies a modern
building backing on to the ancient Royal Walls, in the Plaza de Nuestra
Señora de África, the nerve centre of Ceuta. Its position
offers a magnificent panoramic view of the sea, the historical centre of
the city and even the coast of the Iberian peninsula. An impregnable fortress
for centuries, the vaults of the former Artillery Stores were constructed
on the city walls and are now fitted out as suites. The bedrooms look over
a garden filled with palm trees, with a well cared-for swimming pool and
exceptional views of the sea. Inside, representative elements of numerous
civilizations are conserved, with the Arabic influence predominating. |
| Melilla (Tamelilt in Berber
meaning "the white one") is an autonomous Spanish city located on the Mediterranean,
on the north coast in North Africa. It was regarded as a part of Málaga
province prior to March 14, 1995, when the city's Statute of Autonomy was
passed.
Melilla was a free port before Spain
joined the European Union. As of 1994 it had a population of 63,670. Its
population consists of Christians, Muslims (chiefly Berber), and small
minorities of Jews and Hindus. Both Spanish and Tarifit-Berber are widely
spoken. Spanish is the official language, while there are many calls to
recognize Berber as well. |
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Parador
de Melilla, Melilla - Spanish North Africa
This Parador is located
on a hill, from which the walled town and the extensive beaches surrounding
it can be seen. Rising up over a small valley in the upper part of the
Lobera park, this building, bathed in the North African sun, enjoys a quiet
position thanks to its private garden and refreshing swimming pool. Comfortable
facilities share elegance and simplicity in the decoration of the bedrooms,
with attractive panoramic views from their terraces. The culinary display,
with a clear Andalusian inspiration, is rich in shellfish and fish. The
'rape Estopiñán' (anglerfish) and fried vegetable salad with
Melilla salted fish stand out. |
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