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Spanish Sidi Ifni
The real draw of Sidi Ifni is its unique atmosphere, which has lured many a passing for-
eigner to settle. The small old Spanish part of town is one of the main attractions. At its
heart is Pl Hassan II (often still called Plaza de España), the colonial centrepiece. The
large square with a small park in the middle is surrounded by the main administrative
HISTORIC BUILDINGS
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mostly in grand art-deco style.
Other interesting remnants of the colonial era include the Hôtel Bellevue, also on Pl
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which served as the Spanish Naval Secretariat. There's also
some art-deco architecture in the streets east of Pl Hassan II, including the derelict
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outside marked 'Correos - Avion/Ordinario' (Post - Air Mail/Ordinary).
Beach
BEACH
The beach is big and rarely busy, though not always clean. At the south end is the port:
Ifni's economy is based on small-scale fishing, with most of the catch sold in Agadir. The
odd construction just offshore is the remains of an old land-sea conveyor, which was used
to take cargo from ships to the old Spanish port.
Surfing
There's some excellent surfing around Ifni. The knowledgeable Ahmed at
Dik Surf School
(
0671 62 12 26;
www.diksurfschool.wordpress.com
; board & wetsuit rental per day Dh120, 2hr lesson
incl equipment Dh125)
, a good source of information about local waves, teaches and has
ca36@yahoo.com; Plaza de la Marina; board & wetsuit rental per day Dh150, 2hr lesson incl equipment
Dh180)
, another good place to pick up local knowledge, offers board and bike hire, in-
struction and packages including bed and breakfast at the affiliated Hôtel Suerte Loca.
Ifni
WATER SPORTS
0662 53 37 17;
www.ifnisurf.com
;
Ave Moulay Youssef; board & wetsuit rental
