MSFS scenery

MSFS Algeciras Photogrammetry Scenery

Algeciras, Spain comes alive with high-resolution photogrammetry that accurately shapes its streets, waterfront, and landmark skyline, including the vast Port of Algeciras and the Río de la Miel. Designed for Microsoft Flight Simulator, it blends smoothly with nearby Gibraltar coverage thanks to refined elevation adjustments for natural transitions.

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Images & Screenshots

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A small aircraft with "ICON A5" on its wing flies directly above a densely packed city with red-roofed buildings.

Aerial view of a densely built urban area at dusk features a large circular stadium, illuminated streets, and a waterfront with port facilities.

A densely built urban area with red-roofed buildings borders a large industrial port, with dark storm clouds looming over the coastline.

A large stadium with a green field sits near warehouses, residential areas, and a shipping port along a coastal city.

A coastal city with dense urban buildings, a marina, and a modern waterfront terminal stretches along a curved bay under scattered clouds.

A coastal industrial complex with large warehouses, smokestacks, and piers sits beside a densely built urban area and green hills.

A coastal city with dense residential buildings, a waterfront area, and surrounding hills is shown under partly cloudy skies at sunset.

A coastal city with densely packed buildings, a long sandy beach, and a harbor stretches inland toward distant mountains under clear skies.

A coastal industrial area with docks, warehouses, and storage tanks borders a calm bay, with hills and scattered clouds in the background.

A densely built urban area stretches toward a prominent rocky peninsula, with a harbor, airport runway, and scattered clouds over calm water.

A small high-wing aircraft flies above a large coastal container port with cranes, cargo ships, and a densely built city in the background.

A coastal city with dense residential neighborhoods, a prominent peninsula, and an industrial port area sits beside calm blue water.

A cockpit view shows analog and digital flight instruments with a city, river, and industrial port visible through the canopy at sunset.

A large coastal industrial port features numerous storage tanks, shipping containers, docked cargo ships, and a densely built city in the background.

A coastal city with a large harbor and dense urban buildings is viewed from above at sunset with scattered clouds overhead.

Scattered cumulus clouds cast shadows over a coastal city and harbor, with green hills and urban areas visible beneath.

A coastal city with densely packed buildings stretches along the shoreline, with scattered clouds above and hills rising in the background.

A coastal city with a large industrial port, multiple container ships, and a long breakwater is seen under partly cloudy skies.

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Expert Overview

The MSFS Algeciras Photogrammetry Scenery brings the Spanish port city of Algeciras to life with advanced photogrammetry data, offering a high-fidelity urban rendition at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. As someone who has tested this addon extensively, I admire how it captures the city’s intricate road networks, bustling dock zones, and surrounding terrain while ensuring a smooth blend with Gibraltar’s nearby photogrammetry scenery.

From realistic container terminals to the carefully mapped Río de la Miel, every detail enhances authenticity and immersion within Microsoft Flight Simulator. This comprehensive scenery shines in both visual and technical precision, highlighting one of Europe’s key maritime gateways. Flying around this busy coastal region feels seamless and natural, offering a standout experience for virtual pilots seeking an impressive expansion to their flight sim environment.

Enhance your virtual skies with the Algeciras Photogrammetry Scenery, a meticulously detailed representation of the vibrant area of Algeciras, Spain. Positioned at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, this scenery brings to life the bustling urban landscape and its significant maritime gateway.

Key Features

High-resolution photogrammetry: Experience Algeciras in stunning realism as buildings, streets, and landmarks are rendered with precision using advanced photogrammetry technology. This technique captures photographic data and transforms it into 3D digital models, providing a lifelike simulation environment.
Detailed port area: Explore one of Europe's largest ports. The Port of Algeciras is showcased in extensive detail, featuring its container, cargo, and transshipment activities.
Authentic urban layout: Fly over the Río de la Miel, the southernmost river of continental Europe, and observe the accurate urban sprawl of Algeciras, reflecting its real-world counterpart.
Seamless integration: Version 1.1 includes elevation adjustments ensuring a seamless blend with the nearby Gibraltar Photogrammetry Scenery.

This scenery mod leverages data extracted from Google Maps and modeled using the Google Earth Decoder tool, promising a faithful reproduction of Algeciras and its surroundings.

Nearby Airports to Explore

Enhance your flight plans by taking off or landing at these nearby airports, perfectly complementing the Algeciras scenery:

Gibraltar International Airport (LXGB): Located just around the bay, offers challenging approaches with its unique runway and proximity to the scenic Rock of Gibraltar.
Jerez Airport (LEJR): Positioned northeast of Algeciras, serves as a gateway to Andalusia's rich cultural heritage and is ideal for extending your virtual journeys.

The MSFS Algeciras Photogrammetry Scenery adds not only visual depth but also a geographical richness that enhances the immersive experience of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Dive into the beauty of Algeciras and its strategic maritime portal to the Mediterranean.

Credits to Microsoft and Asobo for the continuously evolving MSFS platform that makes such intricate enhancements possible.

Installation

Simply extract the archive and copy the thalixte-algesiras folder into your MSFS community folder.

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File information

Filename

msfs-algeciras-photo.zip

File size

2.38 GB

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Clean (scanned with ClamAV)

Access

Freeware

Content rating

Everyone

Download speed: Free tier is capped at 2 Mbps (this file takes approximately 2h 50m at the cap). PRO members download at full line speed.

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How to install this mod

MSFS scenery

Extract the downloaded archive

Use 7-Zip (free) or WinRAR to extract the ZIP to a temporary folder. Don't install while still zipped — the simulator can't read inside ZIP files.
Locate your MSFS Community folder

All MSFS add-ons live in the Community folder. Microsoft Store / Game Pass version: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe\LocalCache\Packages\Community\. Steam version: %APPDATA%\Microsoft Flight Simulator\Packages\Community\. Tip: enable Developer Mode in MSFS to see your exact Community folder path.
Copy the scenery package into Community

Drag the extracted scenery folder into your Community folder. Photogrammetry and large mesh packs can be 1GB+ — ensure you have disk space.
Restart MSFS

Close MSFS completely and relaunch. The new content appears in the Content Manager, on the World Map, or in the aircraft/livery selector.
Always read the included readme

Every mod ships with a readme.txt or README file. It tells you exactly where files go, what dependencies are needed, and any quirks specific to this add-on.

Finding the scenery

Use these coordinates to fly directly to this location once the mod is installed.

MSFS format (paste into search bar)

36.13326000,-5.45051000

Decimal degrees

36.133260°, -5.450510°

Degrees, minutes, seconds

36° 07' 59.736" N 5° 27' 01.836" W

Paste these coordinates into the Microsoft Flight Simulator search bar when planning a flight, or into the Developer Mode Teleport window, to fly directly to this location.