¿Have you ever considered Melilla as a holiday destination? The most unexpected destinations often include the extra pleasure of their discovery. We would like to present to you modern-day Melilla, a thriving modern city which offers the visitor a wealth of tourist delights.bías imaginado Melilla alguna vez como destino de tus vacaciones?.

There is a city that brings together all the mystery of Africa and the history of Spain: A small yet great city of renown, which opens its doors to invite discovery and pleasure. THE CITY OF MELILLA is a window from which to view two continents. An enclave in North Africa for more than 500 years, washed by the Mediterranean, where the visitor with a taste for the unexpected may find a holiday full of exoticism, cultural variety and outdoor activities.

From the charm of its ancient Citadel walls to the explosion of colour of its Modernist architecture of over 900 Modernist and Art Deco buildings, Melilla offers the visitor never-ending variety while walking the city streets. The proximity of the sea and the influence of four cultures are reflected in the city's exquisite gastronomy, and in the variety of its artistic customs and expressions.

Few people are aware of the multiple attractions that invite one to discover the city of Melilla. From the absolute treasures displaying the splendour of a city with ahistory as a meeting point of two continents, to the beaches of fine sand between the city and the Mediterranean sea.

One of the greatest attractions of Melilla, and undoubtedly that which most invites the visitor to discover the city, is the character of its peoples. Four different communities (Christian,, Muslim, Jewish and Indian) live together while maintaining their own particular cultural identities, providing Melilla with a wealth of surprising contrasts, which enrich the sights and streets of the city.
This cultural blending is also evident in Melilla's gastronomy, which tempts the palate through the diversity of its dishes and the fine taste of its specialities, developed through this cultural diversity and Mediterranean influence.
As well as for dining out, Melilla is also a wonderful place to shop, both because of the cultural diversity of the products available and because prices are significantly lower than mainland Spain since Melilla enjoys fiscal advantages resulting in many articles sold at tax-free prices. The shopping area of Melilla is full of the shops of Muslims, Jewish and Indian traders. Here one can buy Berber jewellery and gold and silverware, leather hand-crafted items, wall hangings, and local pottery, as well as designer clothing, accessories and footwear. One can also find areas that evoke the colourful atmosphere of the African zocalo, with all the advantages of a Western city.

By day, Melilla is a happy, vibrant and colourful city. Its semi-arid Mediterranean climate guarantees average annual temperatures of around 18º C. Any time of year is a good moment to take a break in Melilla, or enjoy longer holidays, or take advantage of its privileged position as a meeting point between Europe and Africa. Melilla serves as an ideal starting point to venture into Africa, while safe in the knowledge that we are in an exceptionally attractive Spanish location.
When night falls, Melilla is a city offering fun for all, where it is possible to enjoy an evening at the most modern clubs and discos, or relax in the traditional bars, where conversation mingles with the different rhythms of traditional instruments.
If you are looking for a new and exotic destination do not hesitate to come and discover Melilla. You will enjoy the experience more than you would ever imagine.