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Ferry from Spain to Ceuta


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Ferry Services from Spain to Ceuta

The ferry from Spain to Ceuta leaves from the Spanish port of Algeciras.

Daily ferry services from Spain to Ceuta are run by two companies, ACCIONA Trasmediterranea and FRS.

FRS Ferry from Tarifa to Ceuta

The FRS ferry from Spain to Ceuta runs at 7:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm. The ferry ride on the FRS ferry from Spain to Ceuta takes 2h30m. Remember that there is a one hour time difference between Spain and Morocco.

The ferry costs 33 EUR for adults and 19 EUR for children for non-EU citizens and residents, and 14 EUR for adults and 11 EUR for children for EU citizens and residents.

ACCIONA Trasmediterranea from Algeciras to Ceuta

The ACCIONA ferry from Spain to Ceuta runs at 6am, 8am, 9am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, 5pm, 6pm, and 8pm.

The ferry ride on the ACCIONA ferry from Spain to Ceuta takes 2h45m. Remember that there is a one hour time difference between Spain and Morocco.

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Ferry from Spain to Tangier


Algeciras - Tangier ferry
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Ferry Services from Spain to Tangier

The ferry from Spain to Tangier leaves from the Spanish ports of Algeciras and Tarifa.

Daily ferry services from Spain to Tangier are run by two companies, ACCIONA Trasmediterranea and FRS. The former runs the ferry service from Algeciras to Tangier, while the latter runs the ferry service from Tarifa to Tangier.

FRS Ferry from Tarifa to Tangier

The FRS ferry from Spain to Tangier runs on every odd hour from 9am until 11pm. The ferry costs 37 EUR for adults and 20 EUR for children.

The ferry ride on the FRS ferry from Spain to Tangier takes 1h15m. Remember that there is a one hour time difference between Spain and Morocco.

ACCIONA Trasmediterranea from Algeciras to Tangier

The ACCIONA ferry from Spain to Tangier runs at 7am, 9:30am, 2pm, and 2:30pm, and some days at 10pm.

The ferry ride on the ACCIONA ferry from Spain to Tangier takes 2h30m. Remember that there is a one hour time difference between Spain and Morocco.

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Txapela, Barcelona: Best Tapas in Barcelona


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Txapela Restaurant
Address: Passeig de Gracia 8, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
Phone: +34 934 120 289

Located right on the Passeig de Gracia, Txapela restaurant serves up some of the best tapas in Barcelona. The nightly crowd and often long (but fast moving) queues are testament to the great food and atmosphere.

Once inside, guests can either sit at Txapela's tapas bar or at a table upstairs or downstairs.

The circular bar at Txapela lets you see all the tapas before you order them and puts you in the middle of the excitement as the staff pours great Spanish wines from high over their heads.

The tables at Txapela restaurant are a bit more calm, and better for quiet evenings or large groups.

The menu at Txapela is all pictures. You can point to what you want to order if you can't pronounce the name of it. Staff are helpful if you need assistance in ordering, as the menu is not in English.

Some of the best tapas at Txapela are the specials, so make sure to ask your server for the daily menu.

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