MELILLA IS A TOURIST DESTINATION LIKE NO OTHER ‘Who would expect to find hundreds of Modernist buildings, the second-largest such collection outside Barcelona, in North Africa? Yet here they are, along with one perfectly preserved renaissance fortress, several fascinating museums and a wealth of tapas bars. The result is Melilla, [...]
MELILLA OFFERS A VERY SPECIAL HAVEN FOR YACHTS AND LEISURE CRAFT With its year-round mild temperatures, sheltered bay, unique mix of culture and history and low-tax benefits, Melilla offers a very special haven for yachts and leisure craft. Puerto Noray, the Marina of Melilla, is just 400 metres’ walk from [...]
A STRONG PORT DEPENDS ON STRONG SUPPORT SERVICES FROM PILOTAGE AND TOWAGE TO BROKERS, OPERATORS, AGENTS AND FORWARDERS Pilotage Pilotage is coordinated by Port Authority with support of the Captain of the Port, who has responsibility for navigational matters across the port. For each vessel call, the Captain assesses weather [...]
THE PORT AUTHORITY OF MELILLA RECOGNISES THE IMPORTANCE OF ATTRACTING YOUNG PEOPLE INTO THE INDUSTRY Around the world, ports often struggle to ‘get the message across’ to politicians and the public – not only are ports, shipping and logistics vital to everyone’s day-to-day quality of life, but they are also [...]
MELILLA OFFERS CRUISE PASSENGERS CULTURAL RICHNESS, A FRIENDLY WELCOME AND A WEALTH OF HISTORICAL BUILDINGS AND ARCHITECTURE Cruise lines are constantly looking for new and ‘different’ destinations for their ships’ itineraries, and Melilla – a territory bridging two continents – certainly fits the bill. Known as ‘African Spain’, Melilla certainly [...]
MELILLA PORT’S ‘GREEN’ COMMITMENTS EXTEND WELL BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ACTUAL PORT Sustainable development is part of the daily management of the port, in which the environment has a priority role in decision making. Therefore, the port authority actively participates in different European projects, and has achieved a reputation [...]
‘PEOPLE GO TO ESTACIÓN MARÍTIMA NOT ONLY BECAUSE THEY ARE GETTING ON A SHIP – BUT BECAUSE IT IS A DESTINATION WORTH VISITING REGARDLESS.’ The smooth, swift and efficient movement of passengers, luggage and vehicles arriving and departing Melilla by ferry is the responsibility of Estaciones y Terminales Marítimas. The [...]
MELILLA'S PORT EXPANSION IS EXPECTED TO CREATE MORE THAN 3,000 DIRECT AND INDIRECT JOBS The Port of Melilla is poised for a massive expansion which will create new berths, new operational areas, new business space and new jobs. The €300 million ‘Exterior Extension of the Port of Melilla’ centres on [...]
MELILLA'S LOCATION MEANS IT IS IDEALLY PLACED TO ATTRACT TRANSHIPMENT CARGO The Port of Melilla is absolutely central to the city’s economy and to the day-to-day lives of its residents. In 2017 and 2018 more than 1 million tonnes of cargo passed through the port, including around 50,000 TEU in [...]
FROM INVESTMENT SUPPORT TO FUNDING, MELILLA OFFERS A UNIQUE PACKAGE FOR BUSINESS Melilla is a city full of opportunity and advantages for business – and one that is keen to support and encourage new and ongoing investment. PROMESA, the Public Society for the Economic Promotion of Melilla, is entirely focused [...]
