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Principe

Ceuta, Spain · Europe

About Principe

Principe is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Benzú, 29km from Rock of Gibraltar.

Principe is a town located in Ceuta, Spain. With a population of 12,000, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Principe sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Principe to your route.

About Principe

Playa El Tarajal is a beach of Ceuta, bordering northern Morocco. The beach is about 250 metres in length with an average width of about 15 metres. The beach is at the southern tip of Ceuta where the N13 coastal road leaves for Morocco.

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What are the best things to do in Principe?

Principe offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Principe located?

Principe is located in Ceuta, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 35.8792 latitude, -5.3469 longitude.

What is the population of Principe?

Principe has a population of approximately 12,000 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
12,000
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Ceuta
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
35.8792, -5.3469

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Principe

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Tarifa

Continental Europe's southernmost point, a windswept town where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, beloved by kitesurfers.

28 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Rock of Gibraltar

The iconic limestone monolith guarding the strait between Europe and Africa, home to the famous Barbary macaques.

29 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Playa de Bolonia

A wild dune-backed Atlantic beach beside the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, with views across to Morocco.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Cap Spartel

A lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Principe

  • 53 kmCap SpartelA lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Principe.

Ceuta

🇪🇸 Spain

3 km awayPop. 83,179

Fnidek

🇲🇦 Morocco

3 km awayPop. 84,558

Benzú

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 1,987

Mdiq

🇲🇦 Morocco

22 km awayPop. 61,398

Cap Negro II

🇲🇦 Morocco

25 km awayPop. 10,000

South District

🇬🇮 Gibraltar

26 km awayPop. 5,380

Town Area

🇬🇮 Gibraltar

27 km awayPop. 3,238

Tarifa

🇪🇸 Spain

28 km awayPop. 18,169

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