As an important transit port on the east coast, Barcelona has numerous connections from Spain to the Italian ports of Genoa, Savona, Civitavecchia and Porto Torres. There are also departures from Barcelona to the Moroccan ports of Tangier Med and Nador. Many ports on the east and south coast of Spain are connected to the Maghreb countries; Algeria is connected to the Spanish ports of Valencia, Alicante and Almeria, while Morocco is connected to the port of Malaga, Almeria and Algeciras.
The port of Bilbao, on the northwest coast of Spain, is connected to Ireland, with the port of Rosslare, and to the south of England, with the port of Portsmouth, as is the Spanish port of Santander, also connected to the same English port. Further departures from Spain are scheduled from the ports of Barcelona, Denia and Valencia to the ports of the Balearic Islands, while in the south of Spain the ports of Cadiz and Huelva are connected to the ports of the Canary Islands; and there are further connections between all the islands of the various archipelagos.
The frequency of departures and the duration of the trip vary depending on the company and the route chosen. On board the ferries to Spain you can embark different types of vehicles and enjoy various types of accommodation and services, such as seats, cabins, bars and restaurants, WiFi, children's play areas and sometimes there are also forms of entertainment such as cinema, disco, casino, swimming pool, gym and shopping areas.
Adequate facilities are also available for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility and the crew offers adequate assistance during the journey. Pets are also allowed on board the ships to Spain.