Algeciras is a small historic port city on the southern tip of Spain overlooking Gibraltar Rock to the east and Morocco to the south. The city may be home to one of the world’s largest and busiest ports, but that doesn’t take away from its slow southern Spanish pace. In fact, its old town is a world away from the city’s industrial side. Think charming churches, cobbled streets, and authentic local restaurants. Meanwhile, much of its coastline, which is wrapped around the Bay of Gibraltar, is lined with pristine white-sand beaches making it a top sun, sea, sand, and sunsets destination.
The best way to reach Algeciras is to fly to Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which offers flights to and from most destinations worldwide. The airport is located 20 km east of Algeciras, which can be reached in around 45 minutes by taking the M-120 Algeciras bus from Estación La Línea a Estación San Bernardo.
Algeciras is usually warm in October, with highs of 22°C and an average temperature of 20°C. The climate tends to be slightly damp, with an average 26% chance of rain each day.