Algeciras

American

[al-ji-sir-uhs, ahl-he-thee-rahs] / ˌæl dʒɪˈsɪr əs, ˌɑl hɛˈθi rɑs /

noun

a seaport in S Spain, in Andalusia, on the Strait of Gibraltar.

Algeciras British

/ alxeˈθiras, ˌældʒɪˈsɪrəs /

noun

a port and resort in SW Spain, on the Strait of Gibraltar: scene of a conference of the Great Powers in 1906. Pop: 108 779 (2003 est)

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England's thumping win over Austria was played in front of a small crowd at the Estadio Nuevo Mirador - a 7,200-capacity stadium in Algeciras.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024

The European champions will play the two internationals at Estadio Nuevo Mirador in Algeciras in southern Spain.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2024

Stormy weather battered much of Spain, leading to ferry cancelations from the southwestern ports of Algeciras and Tarifa to Tangier in Morocco and the closure of public parks in several cities, including Madrid.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

One source said Russian-flagged ships couldn't secure marine fuel in Malta, the British overseas territory of Gibraltar or neighbouring Algeciras in Spain – all major bunkering, or refuelling, zones in the Mediterranean.

From Reuters • Apr. 1, 2022

"Two thousand five hundred pesetas are awaiting you in the Banqua del Espiritu at Algeciras, friend Enrico," he said in a low voice.

From The Airship "Golden Hind" by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

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