Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Spanish
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Sep–Nov
Typical Duration
9-14 nights
Price Range
From $50 pp
Port Type
Port of Call
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
- 8-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 8-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 8-night Seabourn cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 9-night Seabourn cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 11-night Silversea cruise
- 12-night Silversea cruise
- 13-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 13-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 13-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 14-night Oceania Cruises 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
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 5:00 PM
Usually about 9 hours ashore
Getting around:
Royal Alcázar of Seville
The mix of Arabic and Spanish art and architecture was actually really cool.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Wed
Melilla Park Mall
One of the few places to visit in Melilla.
Open · Closes 10 PM
Parque Hernández
Lovely little park in the centre of Melilla.
Plaza de España
Melilla la Vieja
You should visit Melilla la Vieja if you’re in Melilla.
Restaurante El Rincón-Casa Sadia
Nice place in Melilla for Moroccan style food.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Wed
Bar La Cervecería
Nice place to relax and enjoy a cold beverage and the assortment of tapas.
Opens soon · 8 PM
Parque Forestal Juan Carlos I
Stop by for a picnic if you’re in Melilla.
Don Quijote II
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 1:30 PM Thu
Restaurante El Caracol Moderno II
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 1 PM Fri
Restaurante Miguel Benitez
The best restaurant in Melilla in my opinion .
Closed · Opens 8:30 PM
Restaurante Mar de Alborán
With both meat and fish options.
Closed · Opens 1 PM Wed
La Cala Gastrobar
Closed · Opens 12:30 PM Wed
Playa de la Hípica
Facilities are limited, but food vendors appear in summer.
Zara
On-trend apparel & accessories
Closed · Opens 10 AM Wed
Coffee La Ideal
Great food and hot drinks.
Restaurante La Posada de Paco Benítez
Dine-in·Delivery
Closed · Opens 9 PM
Playa de los Cárabos
Very nice beach, clean fairly shallow and beautifully clear.
Restaurante La Traviata
Had grilled tuna steak and hands down best tuna steak I've ever had.
Closed · Opens 8:30 PM
Playa de Horcas Coloradas
Great place to have a shower after a night in the ferry.
Maxi Home Market Melilla
I love this store 😍 it is like a little piece of heaven
Open · Closes 10 PM
Restaurante Miguel Benítez
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 PM
Mosquito
Incredibly good food and service, and for a relatively low price at that.
Opens soon · 8 PM
Cafetería Playing
Dine-in·No delivery
Playa del Hipódromo
Playa de San Lorenzo
Lovely beach with nice view of the Mediterranean and a peaceful atmosphere.
Motled's
Motled's: 3/10 - Nachos: 7,4/10 - Taco: 1/10 - Pizza 5/10
Opens soon · 8 PM
Restaurante La Flaca
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Cortados de Aguadú
Casa Martín
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 PM
Fuerte de Victoria Grande
Closes soon · 8 PM
La Catedral
Excellent salad, paella and wine and good service.
Closed · Opens 8:30 PM
Pub La Roca
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Sidrería Astur
Onsite services not available
Closed · Opens 12:30 PM Wed
Central Mosque of Melilla
Ensenada de los Galápagos
Luckily, you can access from other side and swim across as local kids do.
Makan Café de Especialidad & Bakery
Lovely personell, good coffee
It’s Matilda Coffee
Matilda has the best coffee in Melilla.
Closed · Opens 8 AM Mon
Plaza de Toros de Melilla o "La Mezquita del Toreo"
Parque de las Palmeras
Closes soon · 8 PM
Pub Duna_On
No takeout·No delivery
El Rincón de Sara
Dine-in·Takeout
Mirador del Barranco del Quemadero
Cuevas del Conventico
Nice views and interesting part of Melilla’s history.
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Wed
Ziego Pub
No takeout·No delivery
Estatuas de Miguel de Cervantes y El Quijote
La Juana
Dine-in
Closed · Opens 9 PM
La Taberna del Mar
Dine-in·No delivery
CAFETERÍA PARÍS
L’Italia a Tavola
I’m Italian and loved this food, authentic, delicious and inexpensive.
Opens soon · 8 PM
The Hustler
No delivery
Edificio de los Cristales
Fuerte de María Cristina
Restaurante INSTINTO - Melilla
Good food , especially the salads and great service.
Closed · Opens 9 PM
El Ventorrillo de Nuria
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 PM
Restaurante Miguel de Cervantes
Dine-in
Opens soon · 8 PM
Gastrobar la Embajada
I had lunch here yesterday for the first time and I love it !
Opens soon · 8 PM
Restaurante & Pizzería Píccolo Wok
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Opens soon · 8 PM
Sinagoga de Or Zaruah o Yamín Benarroch
Escuela de Hostelería de Melilla
No delivery
Closed · Opens 9 AM Wed
Primark
Discount fashion & accessories retailer
Open · Closes 10 PM
Cala de Trápana
Friends Melilla
Dine-in·No delivery
La Azotea de la compañía
No delivery
Plaza de los Pescadores
Pub As de Copas
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Templo Hindú
Puerta de la Marina
Temporarily closed
Cappuccino Café
Dine-in·Takeout
Tiffany Cafetería
El Rincón del Gusto melilla
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
Opens soon · 8 PM
Restaurante Parador de Melilla
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 8:30 PM
Kentia
Playa del Quemado
Colección de Arte Sacro
Closes soon · 8 PM
Bar N&M
Arabica
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
- Oceania Cruises (13 cruises)
- Seabourn (12 cruises)
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (11 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (5 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (3 cruises)
- Silversea (2 cruises)
- Atlas Ocean Voyages (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Melilla
Cruises Visiting Melilla
Ship Schedule at Melilla
Melilla Location
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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.