Algeciras is primarily a port town, and is one of the most important ones in the province. Located in the Mediterranean side of Cadiz, just north of Tarifa and towards Gibraltar, the traffic of passengers in this port is considered one of the highest in the world especially during summer months when migrant workers from many of the countries in southern Europe return to their homes in the north of Africa. Since these passengers consist mainly of Moroccans, the ports are language-friendly; Arabic signs are consistently found in the area as well as shops which offer Moroccan refreshments like the traditional Moroccan mint tea.
