Cala Iris Islet in the context of "Al Hoceima"

⭐ In the context of Al Hoceima, Cala Iris Islet is considered…




⭐ Core Definition: Cala Iris Islet

Cala Iris Islet is a small island in Morocco, located in the Alboran Sea in the bay of the Cala Iris [fr] village, Al Hoceima Province. It is about 500 m off the Cala Iris beach. This island is a part of the Al Hoceima National Park. Cala Iris Islet is one of the few places where the ribbed Mediterranean limpet (Patella ferruginea) has survived, with a population of 110 specimens.

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👉 Cala Iris Islet in the context of Al Hoceima

Al Hoceima (Arabic: الحسيمة, romanizedal-Ḥusayma) is a city in the north of Morocco, on the northern edge of the Rif Mountains and on the Mediterranean coast. It is the capital city of the Al Hoceima Province. The city is a known tourist destination despite its small size. It has a population of about 50,225 (2024 census).

Al Hoceima is distinguished by its pristine sandy beaches such as Cala Iris, Bades, Quemado, and Tala Youssef, as well as its mountainous rocky terrain.

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