Dolphin World

The Bahía de Algeciras has a sizable year-round population of dolphins and visiting dolphins. At least three companies run dolphin-watching trips that are really fun. From about April to September most outfits make two or more daily trips; at other times of year they make at least one trip daily, depending on the weather and numbers.

Most of the boats go from Watergardens Quay or the adjacent Marina Bay, northwest of the town centre. Trips last 1½ to 2½ hours. Children go for around half price. You'll be unlucky if you don't get plenty of close-up dolphin contact, and you may even come across whales. One of the possibilities for trips is Dolphin World. You need to book.