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Currency
Euro (EUR)
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Language
Spanish
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Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
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Best Time to Visit
Sep–Nov
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Typical Duration
9-14 nights
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Price Range
From $50 pp
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Port Type
Port of Call
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Tender Port
No
Gateway to North Africa and a unique Spanish enclave offering cultural diversity, historic fortifications, and access to both Mediterranean and Atlantic waters.
Cruises that visit Melilla
- cruises to Melilla
- Melilla sailings
- Melilla cruises
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night Seabourn cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 13-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 14-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 14-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 15-night Seabourn cruise
- 16-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 16-night Seabourn cruise
- 19-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 21-night Seabourn cruise
- 22-night Seabourn cruise
- 23-night Seabourn cruise
- 26-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 28-night Seabourn cruise
- 28-night Seabourn cruise
- 30-night Seabourn cruise
- 36-night Seabourn cruise
Build Your Day in Melilla
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Getting around:
Melilla Park Mall
It is a European city inside Africa.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Mercadona
Same-day delivery·On-site parking·Prepared foods
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Parque Hernández
Never over crowded and very nice to sit and relax.
🕐 Closed · Opens 7:30 AM
Plaza de España
Superb place it's well worth a visit..very clean and not a noisy place.
Melilla la Vieja
A lot to see and explore.
Restaurante El Rincón-Casa Sadia
Everything we ordered was excellent.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Bar La Cervecería
Nice place to relax and enjoy a cold beverage and the assortment of tapas.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Restaurante El Caracol Moderno II
I had the lamb and it was heavenly.
🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM
Zara
On-trend apparel & accessories
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Restaurante La Posada de Paco Benítez
Dine-in·Delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM
Restaurante La Traviata
Had grilled tuna steak and hands down best tuna steak I've ever had.
🕐 Closed · Opens 1:30 PM
Maxi Home Market Melilla
I love this store 😍 it is like a little piece of heaven
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Mercadillo del Sepes
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Carrefour
A nice supermarket but very small and only sells the basics.
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Primor
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Nuevo Pub Dry' Och8 2.0
No takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
Sidrería Astur
Onsite services not available
🕐 Closed · Opens 12:30 PM
Central Mosque of Melilla
I spoke with the mueddin and he was very kind and welcoming
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Pub La Roca
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 4:30 PM
Parque de las Palmeras
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Pub Duna_On
No takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closes soon · 3:30 AM
Plaza de Toros de Melilla o "La Mezquita del Toreo"
🕐 Closed · Opens 9 AM
Cuevas del Conventico
And best of it’s free!
🕐 Closed · Opens 10:30 AM
Ziego Pub
No takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 7:30 PM
Estatuas de Miguel de Cervantes y El Quijote
La Juana
Dine-in
🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM
Cafe Victoria Bar
Excellent food and excellent drinks and service!
🕐 Closed · Opens 12:30 PM
The Hustler
No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
Edificio de los Cristales
El Ventorrillo de Nuria
I recommend 100%.
🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM
Faro de Melilla la Vieja
Located near the old town, the lighthouse is a nice spot to visit.
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Restaurante INSTINTO - Melilla
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM
Gastrobar la Embajada
I had lunch here yesterday for the first time and I love it !
🕐 Closed · Opens 12:30 PM
Sinagoga de Or Zaruah o Yamín Benarroch
LITALIA A TAVOLA
Fresh and good—takes time but worth the wait.
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Restaurante Miguel de Cervantes
Dine-in
🕐 Closed · Opens 12 PM
Primark
Discount fashion & accessories retailer
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Plaza del Mar
Museum of Archeology and History
Excellent service
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM
Jardines del Agua
La Azotea de la compañía
No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 1 PM
Plaza de los Pescadores
Pub As de Copas
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
🕐 Closed · Opens 4 PM
Templo Hindú
Fortress walls of the Old Melilla - Melilla
Centro de Interpretación de Melilla la Vieja
Vista de Melilla la Vieja
Belros
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About Melilla
Melilla serves as a fascinating Mediterranean port of call, attracting four major cruise lines including PONANT EXPLORATIONS, Oceania Cruises, Seabourn, and Norwegian Cruise Line. With 22 upcoming cruises and a typical voyage duration of nine nights, this Spanish enclave offers cruise passengers an intriguing blend of European culture and North African proximity. The port experiences peak activity during the autumn and winter months, from September through January, making it an increasingly popular stop on Mediterranean itineraries that also feature ports like Cartagena, Valletta, Barcelona, and Málaga.
Stepping ashore in Melilla, visitors discover a unique autonomous city with a distinctive character shaped by its Spanish heritage and strategic location on the Moroccan coast. The compact, walkable port area invites exploration of colorful colonial architecture and vibrant local markets, while the city's fascinating history as a Spanish possession creates a compelling cultural experience that sets it apart from typical Mediterranean cruise destinations.
Stepping ashore in Melilla, visitors discover a unique autonomous city with a distinctive character shaped by its Spanish heritage and strategic location on the Moroccan coast. The compact, walkable port area invites exploration of colorful colonial architecture and vibrant local markets, while the city's fascinating history as a Spanish possession creates a compelling cultural experience that sets it apart from typical Mediterranean cruise destinations.
Cruise Lines at Melilla
- Seabourn (12 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (8 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (6 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Melilla
Cruises Visiting Melilla
Ship Schedule at Melilla
Melilla Location
Other Cruise Ports in Spain
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Melilla located?
Melilla is a Spanish autonomous city on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, bordering Morocco.
What is Melilla known for?
Melilla blends multiple cultures, has a concentration of Modernisme architecture, and serves as an important port.
What is the Melilla port's status?
It is an official port of Spain, identified by UN/LOCODE ESMLN.
What historical influences shaped Melilla?
Phoenician, Punic, Roman, Byzantine, and Spanish rule shaped its history.