Book a ferry at the port of Melilla
The port of Melilla is the great maritime link between the autonomous city and the mainland Spain, in the plenary Alboran Sea. From its maritime station, next to the Plaza de España, the ferries that connect Melilla to the Málaga, Almería y Motril.
In Kikoto Ferries we gather on one screen the the hours, the rates and the shipping of each journey, so that you can compare with calm and Book your ticket in a few minutes, walk or with your vehicle.
Information about the port of Melilla
The Melilla Maritime Station, opened in 2008, has a 14,400 m ² distributed on three floors and centralizes traffic of passengers and vehicles. From its docks they operate Baleària and Trasmediterránea to the Peninsula.
Inside the sea station and its surroundings you can find:
- Air-conditioned waiting rooms spread over the three floors of the terminal.
- Designers of the shipping companies and tourist information points.
- Restaurants, cafés and vending machines.
- Parking by the terminal and pre-boarding areas for vehicles.
- Use of electronic ticket to speed up access to boarding.
All of it. information of the port of Melilla is available on our website to organise your trip to the Peninsula in advance and without any last-minute contingencies.
Departures from the port of Melilla
The Commission has also taken the view that the exits from the port of Melilla have as their destination Málaga, next to the connections with Almería y Motril, with several weekly frequencies.
The duration depends on the port of destination and the type of vessel; the journey with Motril is the shortest, while the Málaga and Almería cross the sea of Alboran in a few hours.
In Kikoto Ferries you can check the exits from port of Melilla in real time, compare Baleària and TransMediterranean, and choose between ticket of seat, cabin or passage with vehicle before booking.
We also put together the most demanded routes and we show each output with clear data of time, duration and price, so that you decide with total tranquility.
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How to get to the Port of Melilla?
The port of Melilla is in the heart of the city, next to the Plaza de España and the modernist set, so to get to the seaside station is very simple. You can see its exact location on the map:
1. By car
Get by car to port of Melilla It is very easy, as the city is compact and the terminal is well connected to the entire urban road network.
Just follow the directions to the port and the Avenida de la Marina Española, where access to the maritime station is located.
The property has parking by the terminal, with more than two hundred places, and preboarding areas for vehicles crossing the Peninsula.
As you approach the harbour area, see the separate lanes for the vehicles they embark and for those who only leave or collect passengers.
In high demand seasons, boarding can be done directly from the entrance to the premises, so it is appropriate to arrive with the documentation of the ticket and the vehicle prepared.
Before you get on your way, Kikoto Ferries You can check your ferry schedule and booking details to get to the boarding without any problems.
2. By taxi
The taxi is a comfortable way to get to the port of Melilla, especially if you travel with luggage or arrive from the airport or from a neighborhood away from the centre.
The most practical taxi stop is in the environment of the Plaza de España, just a step from the sea station.
The taxis work with regulated rates and a taximeter; the indicative amount should be confirmed before starting, especially on the routes to the airport or the border.
The radio-taxi service allows you to book by phone, very practical if your ferry leaves first thing or if you travel with bulky luggage.
You will find taxis easily at the most crowded points of Melilla, including:
- The Plaza de España, the modernist heart of the city, by the port.
- The environment Melilla la Vieja, the historic citadel.
- The Parque Hernández and the shopping area of the centre.
- The airport, a few kilometers from the city centre.
When requesting the service, it indicates as a destination the Maritime station of the port of Melilla; The taxi drivers know the way and leave you by the boarding access.
3. By public transport
Move by public transport to the port of Melilla is easy thanks to the network of urban buses of COA, whose lines converge in the Plaza de España, next to the terminal.
As the port is in the middle, from the Plaza de España There's only a few meters to the sea station.
The most practical options for getting close to the port area are:
- The Line 8 (Melilla la Vieja - Plaza de España - Torres Quevedo), that passes by the port.
- The Circular lines which leave the Plaza de España to the different neighborhoods.
- The Line 1 (Lope de Vega - Beni Enzar border), useful if you get from the border area.
The urban bus ticket is cheap and it is appropriate to consult the updated schedules of COA according to the line and the season, especially to link to the departure of the ferry.
And since the port is attached to the centre, from the Plaza de España or the modernist set can come on foot to the sea station in just a few minutes.
Services
The port of Melilla offers a full range of services at your maritime station, designed to make the waiting more comfortable before a trip to the Peninsula.
Cafeteria
The maritime station of port of Melilla has restaurants and cafés, in addition to vending machines, ideal for a drink before boarding.
Rest areas
The terminal has air-conditioned waiting rooms spread over its three floors, where you can wait with comfort for the ferry exit.
Passenger care
In the terminal you will find the The carrier's counter and tourist information points to resolve any questions before embarking.
Parking
The port of Melilla It has parking next to the terminal, with more than two hundred places, practical if you leave the car while crossing to the Peninsula.
Why travel with Kikoto Ferries?
Book with Kikoto Ferries to leave the port of Melilla allows you to have everything in one place: the hours of Baleària and Trasmediterránea, the routes with Málaga, Almería and Motril, and the conditions of each ticket.
This is what you earn in preparing your journey with us:
- You instantly compare prices, schedules and shipping for each route.
- Pay securely, with the full amount clearly displayed and no hidden charges.
- Receive your digital ticket and manage online check-in when the ferry company allows it.
- You take advantage of the express mode "I'm going in a hurry." And you close the purchase in a matter of seconds.
- You have personalized attention at each step, from search to boarding.
The port of Melilla it is not just a point of boarding: it is the great link of the autonomous city with the mainland Spain, through the sea of Alboran. Kikoto Ferries compare the next exits, choose shipping and cabin, organise how to get to the seaport and check the port services without leaving the web. Book in seconds and travel with everything under control. Your next trip from Melilla starts here, with Kikoto Ferries.
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