Melilla la Vieja
Walled citadel on a headland by the port, with bastions, museums and views over the Mediterranean.
Melilla, Spain
Melilla: airports, things to do and where to stay
Melilla, a Spanish autonomous city on the north coast of Africa, combines a walled citadel by the sea with one of Spain's most important collections of modernist architecture.
Melilla airports
From the airport to central Melilla
Melilla airport is about 2 km from central Melilla.
Taxi
Take a taxi from the signposted rank at the terminal. The ride to central Melilla is short, about 10 min.
Melilla
Things to do in Melilla
Plaza de España
Circular square in the centre, surrounded by historic buildings such as the Assembly Palace and the Military Casino.
Ensanche modernista
Early 20th-century district with hundreds of modernist and Art Deco façades, many by Enrique Nieto.
Where to stay in Melilla
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Melilla?
Melilla is served by Melilla (MLN).
How far is the airport from central Melilla?
Melilla airport is about 2 km from central Melilla.
How do I get from the airport to central Melilla?
From Melilla airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Melilla?
Highlights of Melilla include Melilla la Vieja, Plaza de España, and Ensanche modernista.
Photo credits
- Melilla la Vieja: TonioMora, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Plaza de España: Erisgp, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ensanche modernista: Martijn.Munneke from Netherlands, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons