Welcome to the new Melilla Tourism website

Welcome to the new Melilla Tourism website

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Defensive Heritage: Old Melilla

With over five centuries of living history, Melilla boasts one of the best-preserved fortified complexes in the Mediterranean. "El Pueblo" (The Village), as locals call Old Melilla, is a majestic citadel built on rock. Get lost in its moats, caves, and watchtowers, and discover how military history has shaped the architecture and character of this impregnable fortress.