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The 15 Best Day Trips from Algeciras

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Algeciras, Spain, led by Tangier, Sevilla, Málaga. The closest is Ceuta, about 35 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Algeciras at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tangier51 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Sevilla147 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Málaga113 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Tétouan62 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Jerez de la Frontera87 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Marbella66 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ksar El Kebir132 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Larache122 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Dos Hermanas135 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Cadiz87 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
San Fernando77 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
El Puerto de Santa María87 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Fnidek33 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Chiclana de la Frontera70 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ceuta30 km SE35 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Algeciras

  1. 1

    Tangier, Morocco

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Algeciras2 hr round trip

    Known for Gran Teatro Cervantes.

  2. 2

    Sevilla, Spain

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of Algeciras4 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Málaga, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-east of Algeciras3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Tétouan, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south of Algeciras2 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Jerez de la Frontera, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Algeciras2 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Marbella, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north-east of Algeciras2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ksar El Kebir, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south of Algeciras4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Larache, Morocco

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-west of Algeciras3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Dos Hermanas, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north of Algeciras4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Cadiz, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Algeciras2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    San Fernando, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-west of Algeciras3 hr round trip
  12. 12

    El Puerto de Santa María, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-west of Algeciras2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Fnidek, Morocco

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south of Algeciras1 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of Algeciras2 hr 40 min round trip
  15. 15

    Ceuta, Spain

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south-east of Algeciras1 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Algeciras to Tangier

A realistic pace for Tangier, 51 km from Algeciras. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Algeciras
  2. 09:30Arrive in Tangier (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Gran Teatro Cervantes
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tangier
  6. 15:30Head back to Algeciras
  7. 16:30Home in Algeciras

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Algeciras?
The best day trips from Algeciras are Tangier, Sevilla, Málaga, Tétouan, Jerez de la Frontera. The closest is Ceuta, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Algeciras?
Ceuta is the closest, 30 km south-east of Algeciras, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Algeciras?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Algeciras: Ceuta (35 min), Fnidek (40 min), Tangier (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Algeciras for a day out?
Tangier is the largest city in day-trip range, 51 km south-west of Algeciras and about 1 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Algeciras?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Sevilla at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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