Excursion Melilla military tour tour at Ceuta

This half-day tour takes you to explore Melilla’s military heritage, Military Quarters, and the Military Museum.

La Purísima Cemetery, Millán Astray Quarter, Rostrogordo Fort

Depart from the pier and after an approximately 30-minute drive reach your first stop at La Purísima Cemetery, where the city’s military history comes to life. Continue to the historic Millán Astray quarter, associated with the Spanish Legion, before proceeding to Rostrogordo Fort, a key defensive position offering insight into past conflicts.

Military Quarters, and the Military Museum

The tour concludes with a visit to the Military Museum, where exhibits provide a deeper understanding of Melilla’s strategic role through history, before returning to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: La Purísima Cemetery, Millán Astray Quarter, Rostrogordo Fort, Military Museum, Fortified City Landscapes

Note

Please Note: This tour involves an approximate walking distance of approximately 0.8 miles (1.3 km) over a mix of paved, uneven, and cobblestone surfaces, with up to 90 steps. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or wheelchair users. This is a special access tour requiring advance authorization; full passport details must be provided prior to participation, and guests must carry identification on the day. Visits are subject to military approval and may be modified or cancelled at short notice due to operational or security reasons. Photography may be restricted in certain areas and guests must follow all instructions provided by the guide.