Police began moving hundreds of migrants from the beaches of Ceuta to the enclave’s port area on Friday.
During the transfer, officers struggled to manage crowds jostling for space at the newly erected tented site after weeks of rough sleeping on the shoreline. Authorities confirmed that sufficient tents are available for 1,700 individuals.
Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco into Ceuta in late July; while most returned quickly, several thousand remained, many now sleeping on the beaches.
Police started the operation at 6:30 a.m. (04:30 GMT), according to a Spanish government source in Ceuta.
The source noted that the tent city at the port includes showers and beds.
Ceuta officials estimate that around 13,000 migrants remain in the 18.5‑square‑kilometre territory, whereas the central government cites a lower figure.
The transfer proceeded despite opposition from the local conservative administration. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has faced strong criticism over his handling of the situation and is also at odds with Italy, which temporarily reimposed border controls.
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