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TRAVEL TIPS & FAQS
Consider staying in Algeciras
Although most guide books don't give Algeciras a good write-up, there are some benefits in spending a night or two here after all. The biggest plus is the cheap and central accomodation you can get here for around 12 to 15 Euros a night per person. Algeciras has very good connections to nearby places such as Jimena, Ronda, Gibraltar and Tarifa, well worth a visit before or after going to Morocco and other places in Spain. There are a number of cheap Internet Cafés also offering public phones with cheap international rates. Algeciras itself does have a nice and authentically Spanish town centre, which most backpackers don't get to see when passing through the more unattractive part of town, where the port, train and bus stations are to be found. You can also take a local bus to one of Algeciras' two beaches or to the edge of town, from where you can walk along the "Rio de la miel" (river of honey), which leads you into the mountains and ends with a small waterfall and pool, where you can take a refreshing dip. For finding a hostel and for more detailed information just drop by the Lighthouse where we will be more than glad to help you.
Train, bus and ferry timetables
For easier planning of your trip we have linked the timetables of trains, busses and ferries. We cannot guarantee the reliability or accuracy of any of the linked websites below, as the respective transport companies are responsible for their content.
Train
Bus
| Company |
Destinations |
| Comes |
Jimena, La Línea (to get to Gibraltar), Ronda and Tarifa |
| Linesur |
Jerez and Sevilla |
| Portillo |
Marbella, Malaga, Granada and Cordoba |
Ferry
Ferries are frequent and it is best to check out the departure times and fares and buy your ticket in Algeciras instead of spending your time searching the websites of the respective ferry companies. For a rough idea of prices and the different options check out our FAQs section (coming soon).
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