Tangier is the gateway to Africa for many visitors; travelers in Europe find it easy to take a quick ferry from Spain to the port of Tangier. The city has long been a key location on the Mediterranean Sea and it was a playground for adventure seekers and the rich and famous, attracting all those seeking a tax haven or a mystic destination, from authors and artists to aristocrats. Regular visitors included the likes of Truman Capote and Tennessee Williams, and Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton and Paul Bowles. The city has been and will always remain a popular tourist destination. Tangier’s grandeur has a lot to offer; from its palm-tree promenade and sandy beaches to the old town section and the outlying villages and resorts. The highly developed hotel infrastructure in the city is clean and well-equipped which makes a vacation in tangier memorable and worthwhile.