Tangier

Tangier's unique position at the Strait of Gibraltar, where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, shaped its extraordinary history as an International Zone.

For decades, it was a freewheeling haven for artists, writers, and spies, drawing figures like Paul Bowles and William S. Burroughs, and that bohemian, cross-cultural spirit still lingers in its hillside cafés and labyrinthine medina.

Fly into:

• Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport TNG
• Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport AGP

Within Tangier, petit taxis are cheap and plentiful, just hail one on the street. For trips to Cap Spartel or Assilah, grand taxis or shared vans are easily arranged from the city center.

Embrace the rhythm of life on the Strait: enjoy long, leisurely mint tea breaks, particularly around sunset on a high terrace, and do not rush through the medina's winding paths. Evening strolls are central to social life.

Best in Spring

Spring: mild days around 18-25C, fresh sea breezes, with warm, clear evenings.

• light linen layers for daytime
• a light jacket for cool evenings by the sea
• broken-in walking shoes for hilly medina lanes
• sunglasses and a hat for sun protection
• a refillable water bottle