Occupying 12 square kilometres of the North African coast 6 hours sailing time from mainland Europe Melilla is without doubt Spain's most unique city. Sadly its only appearances in the news tend to portray a city on the frontline of migration from subSaharan Africa. Yet that is not an accurate picture of a proud community where the languages of Spain and North Africa mix peacefully in the cafes and bars.

The city boasts centuries of history as well as a concentration of Modernist architecture second only to Barcelona. This short guide will take you on a tour of Melilla La Vieja (the fortress where the city began), through the parks and elegant streets, and finally to the heavily fortified border.

The film features an incredible display of drumming from Batu Cañada.

Travel Obscurer recommends the tour guide services of Jennifer Aragón
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Filmed in January 2022 by Jonathan Wheeler
Note Covid mask only removed briefly whilst filming and away from people.

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