The route

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The crossing between Motril and Melilla is served by Balearia only who carry out 4 trips per week with morning and evening boardings and crossing times ranging between 5 h 30 min and 7 hours. Ferries on this route can transport both foot passengers and vehicles.

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Ferry Operators

• BALEARIA

  4 weekly sailings

  Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

  BAHAMA MAMA

Port of Motril

The port of Motril is located just 90 miles from Africa, on the Strait of Gibraltar. It is important for trade between the European and African continents. Located in the southern part of the Peninsula, the port began exporting sugar, salt and iron in the early 1900s. The port has seen a massive increase in passenger traffic in recent decades.  Getting to and from the port By car the Motril port is directly connected to the A-7 motorway, which provides links to Granada, a 30-minute drive, Málaga, 45 minutes away, Almería, 45 minutes, and Jaén and Antequera, which are ... [More information]

Address: Recinto Portuario, Motril, Granada 18600, Spain

Directions: Google Map @ Motril, port

Guide of Melilla

Melilla is a Spanish colony and autonomous city, located on the north coast of Africa. Surrounded by Morocco; it has an area of just 12.3 km squared. It is one of only two permanently inhabited Spanish cities in mainland Africa, the other being Ceuta. It was part of the Province of Málaga until being granted autonomy in 1995.  A brief history of Melilla The Phoenicians first colonised the city, then later the Carthaginians and Romans. It was formerly known as Rusaddir and fell to Spain as a Berber town in 1497 and remained part of Spain, despite repeated attacks and sieges. In arou... [More information]