Walls of Melilla la Vieja
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An impressive system of walls around Melilla's old town, a journey through the city's military history.
What to see in Melilla
These are the 7 places you cannot miss if you travel to Melilla. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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Plaza de España, Melilla
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Melilla's main square, surrounded by historic buildings and monuments that reflect the city's architectural past.
Hernández Park
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A beautiful park in the city centre, perfect for a walk, with shady areas and well-kept gardens.
Monument to the Martyrs of Religion and Homeland
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A monument honouring soldiers who died in the Spanish Civil War, located in the Alcazaba Park.
Conventico Caves
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Galleries carved into the rock beneath Melilla la Vieja that sheltered the population during sieges.
Modernist Quarter of Melilla
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One of the largest Modernist ensembles in Spain after Barcelona, with hundreds of decorated façades.
Church of the Sacred Heart
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A Neo-Romanesque church on Plaza Menéndez Pelayo, in the middle of the city's Modernist centre.
About Melilla
Melilla surprises many travellers: behind the walls of Melilla la Vieja lies the old town and, below it, the Modernist Quarter is one of the most important Art Nouveau ensembles in Spain. Parque Hernández and the Plaza de España are the heart of the city.
Frequently asked questions about Melilla
What to see in Melilla in one day?
In the morning, Melilla la Vieja with its walls and the Cuevas del Conventico; in the afternoon, the Plaza de España, Parque Hernández and a stroll through the Modernist Quarter.
When is the best time to visit Melilla?
Spring and autumn, with pleasant temperatures for walking. Summer is hot, but you can enjoy its beaches.
How do you get to Melilla?
By plane from Málaga, Madrid and other cities, or by ferry from Málaga, Almería or Motril.