Laja de la Isla

Laja de la Isla is an islet in Spain. Laja de la Isla is situated nearby to the fort Torre y de aljibe (ruinas), as well as near the cave Cueva de las Palomas.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jebel Musa and Benzú cave.

Jebel Musa

Peak

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Jebel Musa is a mountain in the northernmost part of Morocco, on the African side of the Strait of Gibraltar. It is part of the Rif mountain chain. The mountain is claimed by some to be the southern Pillar of Hercules, Mons Abila.

Benzú cave

Archaeological site

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Benzú cave is an archaeological site, which is situated 3½ km east of Laja de la Isla.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Belyounech and Benzú.

Belyounech

Village

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Belyounech is a town and rural commune in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region of Morocco. The city has many alternate transliterations, including Beliunech and Bel Younech. Belyounech is situated 2½ km southeast of Laja de la Isla.

Benzú

Hamlet

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Benzú is a small settlement within the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta. It has a population of 1,987 according to the 2011 census, divided into two units with Ceuta as its municipality. Benzú is situated 4 km east of Laja de la Isla.