Route “Between The Port And The Horizon”: A Perfect Escape From Suittes Hotel Algeciras of Suittes Hotel in Algeciras. Official Website.
Route “Between the Port and the Horizon”: a perfect escape from Suittes Hotel Algeciras
There are routes you enjoy for the scenery and others for the way they make you feel. “Between the Port and the Horizon” manages to offer both: a ten-kilometre walk that begins quite literally at the doorstep of Suittes Hotel and leads you from the urban heartbeat of the port to a natural viewpoint overlooking the Strait. It is a gentle, accessible path filled with moments where the city, the sea and the changing light of the bay blend together.
First steps from Calle Malta
Leaving the hotel on Calle Malta already feels like an invitation to get moving. The avenue opens southwards and the port stretches out on one side with that quiet stillness unique to places that never truly stop. Motionless cranes, waking ships and a metallic shimmer on the water accompany your early steps. It is an easy, flat section, ideal for settling into a rhythm as Algeciras slowly wakes up.
The horizon opens: heading towards the Strait
As you continue, the city gradually fades. The path skirts the marina and the air shifts, carrying a mix of sea spray, diesel and the fresh breeze of the Strait. Suddenly the horizon opens wide and the silhouette of the Rock of Gibraltar appears, cut against the haze like a silent guardian of the narrow waters. It is a natural pause point: you slow down, breathe deeply and take in the sense of walking towards a landscape that never fails to impress.
A gentle climb to Parque del Centenario
The ascent towards Parque del Centenario arrives without fuss. The tarmac gives way to a more natural setting, with pines and Mediterranean shrubs softening the background murmur of the port. The climb is gentle and steady, just enough to feel the body working without demanding too much.
At the top, the reward is hard to sum up in a single word. The whole bay unfolds before you: still ships, the Rock directly ahead, and beyond it, the African coast seemingly floating on the horizon. It is the perfect spot to stop, sip some water, take a photo or simply enjoy a couple of minutes of quiet.
Returning with shifting light and sea breeze
The return follows the same route, but the changing light transforms the landscape. The descent almost carries you by itself, and the sea reflects different tones as the afternoon progresses or the morning brightens. Nearing the port again, its background hum reappears, reminding you that Algeciras never truly sleeps. The walk ends where it began: Suittes Hotel emerging between palm trees, reflecting the same sunlight that greeted you at the start.
A route that suits Suittes Hotel Algeciras perfectly
Beyond the pleasure of the walk itself, this route pairs wonderfully with a stay at Suittes Hotel thanks to its location near the port and the seafront promenade. After finishing the walk, guests can return to their room or flat to shower, rest, squeeze in an extra workout at the on-site gym, enjoy the buffet breakfast or prepare something in the fully equipped kitchen if they are on a long stay. The hotel offers services designed both for active travellers and those seeking comfort without complications, from spacious rooms to kitchen-equipped flats, a fitness area, a varied breakfast and excellent access to the port and other key parts of the city.
A different way to discover Algeciras
Walking the “Between the Port and the Horizon” route is, ultimately, a simple and intimate way to experience Algeciras from a new perspective. It is seeing how the city blends with the sea, how the breeze takes on the rhythm of the Strait, and how a morning or afternoon stroll can become an unexpectedly memorable moment. And the best part: it begins right where you wake up.