The best things to see and visit near Tangier: beautiful and charming places

Your visit to the ancient international city of Tangier, northern morocco, it will not be complete if you do not know some of the corners that are in its surroundings closest.

It is possible that a Tangier you arrive in your own car after crossing the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain, so you can move around its surroundings without problem.

But if it's not like that already Morocco you arrive on a flight from Spain, visits that I am going to tell you are very close to the city, so even if you do not plan rent a car, are places where you can arrive by taxi no problem.

The best things to see and visit near Tangier

For this route you can start from the city center, from the most central area such as the Pasteur Avenue and April 9 square, on the southern limit of the Tangier medina.

From there you must head through the streets that take you west to reach the first visit, the Cape Spartel.

On the way to this scenic enclave you will pass through an area with large mansions and the heavily wooded area of ​​the Rmillate park.

Cape Spartel, the lighthouse of Tangier

El Cape Spartel It is a nice corner where a Lighthouse which was built in 1965.

It is a quite touristy place, where excursions arrive to enjoy the panoramic views from the nearby Atlantic Coast Spanish, International, where on clear days you can distinguish places like Fair.

At Cape Spartel you find a tourist restaurant where at least I advise you to sit and have a tea on its very pleasant terrace to enjoy the views of the coast.

Caves of Hercules, Greek mythology near Tangier

From the Cape Spartel you must take the road that goes down to the beach area, on the way to the Hercules Caves, Most visited place near Tangier.

On the route to the caves you will be able to see a beautiful panoramic view of the awesome beach which is lost from sight to the south.

The Hercules Caves are a natural limestone caves which in its most prominent corner shows a curious profile of the African continent, seen in reverse.

This corner of archaeological value is surrounded by Greek mythology, which says that he rested there Hercules after completing his twelve labors, as well as after separating the mountains to open the Strait of Gibraltar.

The Hercules Caves They have been closed for a long time, but finally the enclave has now been opened to visitors after the renovation works for their visit, with modern facilities.

Hotel Le Mirage, luxury and exclusivity

Next to the entrance of the Hercules Caves is one of the most luxurious and exclusive hotels in Tangier.

I mean the hotel Le Mirage, 5 stars located on the side of a cliff that falls facing the aforementioned impressive beach.

With European decoration, it is the chosen place to stay in its trips to Tangier by political, financial and sports personalities.

In its common areas you will be able to see photos of many of these personalities and characters during their stay in The Mirage.

I advise you to go inside to have a tea on its spectacular terrace or in one of its luxurious rooms, which you can do without a problem if it does not coincide with the stay of one of those personalities.

It is worth seeing this other side of the neighboring country.

Asilah, charming town near Tangier

This route that I have indicated to you runs very close to Tangier, less than 10 kilometers away, but if you have the opportunity, you should not miss visit the town of Asilah, which is already somewhat further away, about 30 kilometers.

Either on the highway that heads south, or better on the road that runs parallel to the majestic beach, in less than half an hour you will reach Asilah.

If you prefer, instead of going on your own you can sign up for a excursion to Asilah, private tour with guide in Spanish in which they will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, and in which in 8 hours you will have enough time to get to know this enclave well.

It is a small and charming coastal town, with a long history behind it.

Occupied by the Carthaginians, the Romans, the Spanish and the Portuguese, in Asilah you find a flirt medina surrounded by the wall which the latter built after their occupation at the end of the 15th century.

Now Asilah It is an enclave in whose visit you will be able to see corners with great charm.

Very touristy in summer, if you go at another time of year it maintains the quiet atmosphere Fisher's townwith various Craft shops in its beautiful medina.