Balearia Launches Valencia-Mostaganem Route on June 14

Balearia will start operating the Valencia-Mostaganem (Algeria) route on June 14, with the Greek ferry “Nissos Chios” in charge. A journey of 220 miles that will be covered in an eleven-hour crossing. The schedule consists of four weekly rotations, with departures from Valencia on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and from Mostaganem on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

The vessel “Nissos Chios” has a capacity for 1,400 passengers and can transport about 300 cars, as the hold availability is 530 linear meters. It has a good speed of 27 knots, although with considerable fuel consumption, and its onboard offerings include self-service with typical dishes, halal products, a shop, family services, lounge seats, and 73 cabins. The route will be operational until the end of September.

Photo: Antonio Alcaraz Arbelo (shipspotting.com)