Sidi Ifni

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Sidi Ifni was, until 1975, a Spanish enclave just like the remaining ones at Melilla and Ceuta in the North. Apparently they had aspirations for a trendy seaside resort in the 1930's and there remain a number of now decrepit art deco buildings including one in the form of a ship, built for a Spanish naval officer. These, together with the now derelict Spanish Government building, stand as a rather sad testament to a former, more affluent era. It is still an attractive location, the old town perched on the top of cliffs with an amazing view of the Atlantic where the sunsets are staggering. There are one or two rather tatty, but tolerable hotels and restaurants with decent fresh food, but very few serving alcohol. Return to Sahara Itinerary 2005► Return to Sahara Itinerary 2008►