Central Market

Ceuta


This cavernous market is the local spot for fresh meat and produce, and a vibrant experience as well.


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Nearby Ceuta attractions

1. Museo de la Basilica Tardorromana

0.05 MILES

This superbly executed underground museum is integrated into the architectural remains of an ancient basilica discovered during street work in the 1980s,…

2. Museo de la Legión

0.14 MILES

This intriguing museum is dedicated to and run by the Spanish Legion, an army unit set up in 1920 that played a pivotal role in Franco’s republican army…

3. Museo de Ceuta

0.16 MILES

This ageing municipal museum has a small collection showing the peninsula’s pre-Spanish history, with all labels in Spanish. The temporary exhibitions are…

4. Palacio de la Asamblea

0.16 MILES

A striking early 20th-century building with an elegant dome and clock that has served as both a palace and city hall. Inside, find paintings and sketches…

5. Plaza de África

0.2 MILES

This is the charming heart of Ceuta, with manicured tropical plantings, a square of freshly renovated cobblestone pathways and some of the city’s finest…

6. Santuario de Nuestra Señora de África

0.2 MILES

The striking yellow 17th-century baroque-style church in Plaza de África remains active among Ceuta's Roman Catholic faithful. The altar has a powerful…

7. Catedral Santa Maria de la Asunción

0.2 MILES

The yellow-and-white cathedral overlooking Plaza de África is the finest church in Ceuta, with twin spires that host matching bells. At nightfall, the…

8. Playa de la Ribera

0.22 MILES

Ceuta's urban beach is jam-packed during summer with nearly nude Spaniards and fully clothed Moroccan women. The beach is lined with cafes and bars…