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Gibraltar✨ 8 best things to do in Gibraltar

Things to do in Gibraltar

1. Ride the cable car up the RockGlide to the top for views across the Strait to Morocco's Rif Mountains on a clear day.
2. Meet the Barbary macaquesSee Europe's only wild monkeys lounging at Apes' Den – but keep food out of sight.
3. Explore St Michael's CaveWander through a dramatic cavern of stalactites that also hosts concerts in its natural auditorium.
4. Walk the Great Siege TunnelsFollow galleries hand-dug by British soldiers in the eighteenth century, with cannon pointing toward Spain.
5. Cross the Windsor Suspension BridgeTest your nerves on a bridge spanning a deep gorge high up in the nature reserve.
6. Climb the Mediterranean StepsHike a steep, spectacular path around the Rock's eastern cliffs.
7. Go dolphin watchingTake a boat into the Bay of Gibraltar, where several dolphin species are seen year-round.
8. Stroll Main StreetBrowse shops and pubs along the busy pedestrian street, then relax in Casemates Square.

Gibraltar🗺️ Where to visit in Gibraltar

Where to go in Gibraltar

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  Upper Rock Nature ReserveThe Rock · nature & historyHome to the macaques, caves, tunnels, viewpoints and walking trails across the top of the Rock.
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  Main Street & Casemates SquareTown centre · shopping & cafésThe heart of Gibraltar, with British-style pubs, historic buildings and lively squares.
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  Europa PointSouthern tip · lighthouse & viewsThe southernmost point of the Rock, with a lighthouse, a mosque and sweeping views of Africa.
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  Gorham's Cave ComplexEast side · UNESCO siteSea caves where Neanderthals lived; viewable from a platform or on limited guided tours.
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  Catalan BayEast coast · beach villageA colourful former fishing village with a sandy beach beneath the cliffs.
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  Ocean VillageMarina · diningA modern marina area with waterfront restaurants and bars.

Gibraltar🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Gibraltar

Best time to visit Gibraltar

Gibraltar has a mild Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and wet, mild winters. A cloud known as the 'Levanter' often forms over the Rock during easterly winds, making the town humid and grey even on sunny days nearby.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Gibraltar (approximate averages).

Gibraltar🎉 Festivals & events in Gibraltar

• 10 September
  Gibraltar National DayLocals dress in red and white for a day of rallies, concerts and celebrations of Gibraltarian identity.
• Autumn
  Gibraltar Literary FestivalAuthors and speakers from Britain and beyond gather for talks and events.
• Summer
  Gibraltar CalentitaA food festival named after a local chickpea dish, celebrating the territory's many culinary influences.
• June
  King's Birthday CelebrationsMilitary parades and ceremonial events mark the monarch's official birthday.

Gibraltar🧭 Gibraltar itinerary ideas

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Gibraltar🎒 Backpacking Gibraltar – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $70–100 a day

• Accommodation in Gibraltar is pricey; many budget travellers stay in La Línea de la Concepción in Spain and walk across the border.
• Walk up the Rock instead of taking the cable car to save money – just bring water and good shoes.
• Local buses are cheap and cover the territory, including Europa Point and Catalan Bay.
• Pick up picnic supplies at supermarkets; Gibraltar's restaurant prices are closer to the UK than to Spain.
• Remember to carry your passport or ID for crossing the border, which is busy at peak times.

Gibraltar🛡️ Safety & money in Gibraltar

Emergency: 112 or 999 police, fire & ambulance

Gibraltar🛬 Getting to Gibraltar

Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) has flights from the UK, and its runway famously crosses the main road into town. Most other visitors fly to Málaga and continue by road, entering on foot or by car across the land border with Spain.

✈️ Cheap flights to Gibraltar: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Gibraltar💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Gibraltar

• Gibraltar's airport runway is crossed by the main road, which closes whenever a plane lands or takes off.
• The Rock contains more tunnels than roads, with tens of kilometres dug through it.
• The Barbary macaques are the only wild monkeys living in Europe.
• A Neanderthal skull found in Gibraltar in 1848 predates the famous Neander Valley discovery that gave the species its name.
• Gibraltar covers less than 7 square kilometres.

Gibraltar❓ Gibraltar travel FAQ

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