Yes, the last expensive way from Europe to Africa is by ferry via the Strait of Gibraltar. From Malaga bus station there are few buses per day to Algeciras. The ride cost 9,30 euro. Then you must walk 10 min to the ferry terminal – there are ferries to Ceuta almost every 2 hours – the last expensive one-way cost 19.30 euro. It was nice, sunny weather when we passed the picturesque Rock of Gibraltar. In the distance I saw the high mountains of Africa. After 35 minutes (it was fast, hydrofoil ferry) we entered part of Ceuta.
Welcome back to Africa!!. Ceuta is little Spanish enclave on African continent. Strange place! There is nice cathedral, huge city walls with deep mot, picturesque marina. But the real jewel is a little church of Our Lady of Africa – do not miss it!
Budget accommodation is expensive – after long search we found 4-bed room in Pensione Real for 60 euro (15 per person – expensive!) Tomorrow I want to to cros the border to Morocco – city bus no L7 to the frontier cost 0,55 euro. And then the real african adventure will start!
