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It is located at the port and is the meeting point of the Mediterranean sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and is the crossroad of two continents, Europe and Africa. The port has sustained its expansion and transformation process throughout 2001. It can be reached via Gibraltar airport or Malaga airport. Locations to visit are Cadiz Spain that has some fine beaches. Seville Spain with its monuments, churches and the old town of Seville and then Morocco take the trip on the ferry and try the Moroccan markets.

This is the natural connection between Europe and Africa and has played a key role in the history of both continents. Greek mythology has it that Hercules opened up the straits between the two continents erecting the renowned columns of Hercules. One is located in Africa, Abyla and the other at Calpe Gibraltar. Some people believe their origins lie in the Punic city of Carteia which after being repopulated by Augustus was given the name Iulia Traducta. The name A1 gezirah al jadrah comes from Arabic and means the green island. A reference to the small leafy island that is located in the bay and is known as Isla Verde or (pigeon Island).