Perejil Island
Island Tiny islet off Morocco's coast subject to dispute
A tiny uninhabited rock near Ceuta, Perejil Island saw a 2002 sovereignty incident; it attracts few tourists beyond photographers and boaters passing the Strait of Gibraltar.
Perejil Island (Isla Perejil) is a very small, uninhabited rocky islet in the waters off the northwest African coast near the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The feature has no permanent population, no infrastructure and is primarily notable for its geopolitical sensitivity.
The islet’s low, scrub-covered terrain is only a short distance off the Moroccan coast and it lies in the Strait of Gibraltar area; sovereignty has been contested and it has occasionally been the subject of diplomatic incidents. There are no visitor facilities and access is not a routine tourist activity.
Geographically it sits close to Ceuta and the Moroccan shoreline in the western Mediterranean and is visible from nearby coastal points but is not used for regular visits or development.
- Status and sovereignty: The islet is uninhabited and landing is generally prohibited; it has been the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Spain and Morocco.
- 2002 incident: In 2002 the island was the focus of a short military and diplomatic crisis between Spain and Morocco that ended with a return to the pre-crisis status quo.
How to Get to Perejil Island #
There is no public access to Perejil Island. It lies a short distance off the Moroccan coast near Ceuta; any approach without authorization is inadvisable due to security patrols and unresolved jurisdictional sensitivities.
Tips for Visiting Perejil Island #
- Perejil (Parsley) Island is small and uninhabited - do not attempt to land without official authorization due to jurisdictional sensitivities.
- Observe from boats or the Spanish or Moroccan coasts rather than attempting to visit; naval patrols are common in the area.
Best Time to Visit Perejil Island #
Perejil Island is a tiny, uninhabited islet off the coast of Morocco near Ceuta, the subject of Spanish-Moroccan sovereignty disputes.
Weather & Climate near Perejil Island #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (704 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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