Thousands of migrants return to beaches in Ceuta as port camp fills up

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19/09/2026 – 14:48 GMT+2

More than 2,000 migrants in Ceuta had to return to the beaches after there was not enough space to accommodate them at a new facility located in the autonomous city’s port.

Thousands of migrants had been moved from the territory’s Trampolín and Benítez beaches on Friday morning, escorted by officers from Spain’s Civil Guard and National Police towards the new temporary reception centre, which is designed to accommodate 1,700 people.

However, there were over 4,000 people coming from the beaches, meaning many had to return after the new camp filled up. According to government sources, around 3,000 migrants…

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