Welcome
to a great
little bit of
Spain
Discover Melilla…
Melilla has existed as a little bit of Spain in North Africa for over half a millennium now. It has been that way ever since the daring Spanish adventurer Pedro de Estopiñán sailed across the sea to free it from the grip of the local sultan. Today, you too can sail—or fly—to this wonderful city and enjoy the great beaches, entertainment, and architectural heritage of one of Spain’s North African jewels.
About Melilla
Learn about Melilla’s incredible history and find answers to the biggest questions people have about the city
Getting to Melilla
Figure out the best way to access this Spanish gem on North Africa’s Mediterranean coast
Staying in Melilla
Get advice on searching for, choosing, and booking hotel and holiday rentals in Melilla
Things to do in Melilla
View a list of the city’s top activities and events to make that Melillan getaway something to remember
Tips for Melilla
Prepare properly for a Melillan holiday with the key travel tips and advice every visitor to Melilla needs to know
Fast facts about Melilla
With approximately 7000 people per km2, Melilla has a similar population density to Hong Kong
Melilla is one of only two true democracies in all of North Africa, alongside Spain’s other autonomous city of Ceuta
Every year Melillans celebrate September 17, the day local hero Pedro de Estopiñán freed Melilla from the Wattasid sultan
Melilla is one of the best little cities in all of Spain
But with your help, it could be even better. You can help make Melilla a better place to live for all its residents—especially its four-legged ones.
