{"id":1803,"date":"2021-12-29T01:48:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-29T01:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tuguiaenmelilla.com\/blog\/what-should-you-see-in-melilla-not-to-be-missed-2\/"},"modified":"2023-05-10T15:55:40","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:55:40","slug":"what-should-you-see-in-melilla-not-to-be-missed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tuguiaenmelilla.com\/en\/blog\/what-should-you-see-in-melilla-not-to-be-missed-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What should you see in Melilla? Not to be missed"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Don’t forget that I’m waiting for you – Melilla said.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t expect me to forget you<\/em> – Said one person after visiting Melilla<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Aragon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is what could happen to you too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is highly probable that Melilla will surprise you (for the better) and that it may be a place that will burn in your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be wondering: What to see in Melilla?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ll tell you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, when one thinks of Melilla, immigration and borders usually come to mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honestly, that is a very poor vision of all that Melilla really is and represents. Well, this Spanish city located in the north of Africa has a lot to offer you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot to whisper in your ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot to teach you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With history, beautiful beaches, modernist architecture, a lot of cultural mixture, good food, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, above all, good people.\nWe Melillenses are very welcoming people, and all we want is that anyone who comes from outside to visit our beautiful city feels at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And as I am a Melilla native (very proud of it) and a professional guide of the city, I want to show you here today, in this article, 7 unmissable places of my beloved Melilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So you can see how many experiences you can take home with you after your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will try, through my words, to draw in your mind the wonders of this welcoming city full of contrasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shall we begin?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Before we start, I’ll put you in context and tell you a little bit of history about Melilla. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brief history of the city of Melilla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To visit Melilla is to take a trip back in time. A city with many years of history, founded by the Phoenicians under the name of Rusaddir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then came the Carthaginians, the Romans and the Muslims, among others.\nAll peoples who have greatly influenced its history. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until 1497 arrived.\nHere begins the Spanish era of Melilla.\nExactly, on September 17, when the troops of Pedro de Estopi\u00f1\u00e1n, disembark in what today is the old citadel and begin to repair and build a walled city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They managed to reinforce the walls in a very short time to successfully contain the attacks of the population of the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To leave us as a legacy a fortified city with more than 500 years of history.\nAnd the best thing is that, today, we can contemplate that original wall in all its splendor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An imposing fortress that will impress anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the wall of Melilla<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

You can learn more curiosities about Melilla in this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know a little bit more about Melilla, let’s go with the 7 must-sees you should see on your visit to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to see in Melilla? Not to be missed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the city of Melilla has a lot to offer you and you can visit much more than what I propose below. But these are essential places that have to be included in your travel plans to the city of Melilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s go with the first must-see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Caves of the Conventico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This marvel, is a series of passages that are under Melilla the old and excavated in the rock. Something incredible and really difficult for the time it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To give you a different walk underground and take you back in time for a while. For you to feel what our ancestors felt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These caves were used to store provisions and as a refuge for the population during a siege of the city by the Sultan of Morocco between 1774 and 1775. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the left of the image, the large entrance door to the Cuevas del Conventico.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

So think about this when you’re walking through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the best thing is that they give access to the Cala de Tr\u00e1pana, a spectacular place (I’ll tell you about it in the next point).
The “door” of access to this beautiful cove, is a parabolic arch<\/strong> that props up a cave that is under the citadel itself. A magical place in its entirety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The beautiful beaches of Melilla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Melilla has more than 3km of beach coastline surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of its beaches, between spectacular cliffs. Others, in front of the city buildings. But all equally beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melilla has a coastline and beautiful beaches and excellent weather during most of the year to enjoy them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m going to list 5 of them that I think you shouldn’t miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensenada de los Galapagos:<\/strong> a beautiful and tiny cove located between the walls of the old city of Melilla<\/strong>, under the moat of Santiago. A curious thing is that it has been recently recovered. How? With a regeneration work with sand that was lost in the storms. The colour of the sand is golden and the water is very calm and clear<\/strong>. Its access is through the moat, in front of the boat square that pays homage to the fishermen. As it is further out, it is one of the quieter (and smaller) beaches<\/strong>. To quietly enjoy a cozy place and the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2.Cala de Tr\u00e1pana:<\/strong> on the other side of the viewpoint and very close to the beach of the Ensenada de los Gal\u00e1pagos is the beautiful Cala de Tr\u00e1pana<\/strong>. A cove where you can disconnect from the routine, sunbathe and forget about everything for a while. With crystal clear water<\/strong> (with nothing to envy to others), peace, tranquility and a spectacular rocky landscape around<\/strong>. In addition, the imposing lighthouse of Melilla at the top of the cove. It is not easy to access this place. Although this cove can be accessed only by the Cuevas del Conventico (but only to see it, not to swim) or directly to have a good time, you can get there from the sea (canoeing, paddle surfing, boat, etc…).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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