Cape Spartel & the Caves of Hercules

Highlights

• The 1864 lighthouse, set where the two seas meet
• The Caves of Hercules and their Africa-shaped opening
• The corniche through the Rmilat pine forest
• A coffee break facing the Atlantic, a house ritual

The corniche road climbs through the pines to the 1864 lighthouse, set above the point where the two seas meet. Then down to the Caves of Hercules and their opening shaped like the map of Africa. A coffee break facing the ocean is part of the house ritual.

How the day unfolds

1. Off along the corniche09:00

   Up through the diplomatic forest and the villas of the Mountain, first views over the strait.

2. The Cape Spartel lighthouse09:30

   Photos at the foot of the lighthouse, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. The museum opens on official hours.

3. The Caves of Hercules10:15

   Visit of the caves and the famous opening onto the ocean. Allow a good hour on site.

4. Ocean-front coffee, then back11:30

   A pause above Achakar beach before dropping back into Tangier, around 1 pm.

Pickup & meeting

Morning or afternoon departures, from your hotel or the port. The times above show a typical morning.

Good to know

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
• An easy route, stroller-friendly
• At low tide you can walk down to the beach by the caves