Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules

Overview of the site

A few kilometres from Tangier, Cape Spartel is a rocky promontory at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, towering over 300 metres above the sea. Below it, waves have carved out caves known as the Caves of Hercules.

Key details

Localisation: by the sea, near Tangier and at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar.

Distances: Asilah (45 km to the south), Tangier (15 km to the east), Tetouan (70 km to the south-east).

Heure locale: Heure : Cape Spartel and the Caves of Hercules.

Superficie:

Point le plus haut: 315 m.

Site internet:

Site environment

Wildlife and flora

Precautions

What to see and do

Cape Spartel

Cape Spartel is a rocky promontory at the southern entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar, rising over 300 metres above the sea. The cape features a 110-metre lighthouse, which is generally not open to visitors.

Caves of Hercules

Below the promontory, waves have carved out caves where locals once came to cut millstones. According to legend, Hercules stayed here between two of his labours. Today, the site has become a (very) touristy attraction.

In the surrounding area

Asilah (45 km):

Ceuta (80 km):

Tangier (15 km):

Tetouan (70 km):

Climate and weather

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Accommodation and dining

== In addition

Worth a look / Other

Asilah

★★ The tourist appeal of this seaside resort south of Tangier lies, beyond its beaches, in its stunning all-white medina. Moreover, the city…

Ceuta

★★ The city is a Spanish enclave in Moroccan territory. It's a rather pleasant city with its waterfront and duty-free products.

Tangier

★★ A city with a rich history stretching from the Phoenician era to its unique status as an international zone in the 1920s–1950s.

Tetouan

★★ The city is renowned for its medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Mediterranean beaches and the Rif Mountains are also nearby.