The Rock
Region: Peninsula center
Nature
426-meter limestone mountain. Cable car to summit offers panoramic views of strait and African continent.
Tourism in Gibraltar
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Tourist attractions
Upper Rock Nature Reserve
Region: Rock summit area
Nature
Protected area observing Barbary macaque troops and diverse flora.
St. Michael''s Cave
Region: Mountain slope
Nature
Stalactite cave interior also used as concert hall. Fantastical lighting.
Great Siege Tunnels
Region: North face
Military heritage
Complex facility of artillery positions and underground passages excavated since 18th century.
Moorish Castle
Region: Northwest slope
Cultural heritage
8th-century Islamic fortress ruins. Overlooks Old Town from tower.
Europa Point Lighthouse
Region: Peninsula southern tip
Modern architecture
Lighthouse operational since 1841. North Africa visible across strait on clear days.
Alameda Gardens
Region: South end of city
Urban park
Botanical garden opened 1816. Relaxing spot observing subtropical plants and small animals.
Main Street
Region: Old Town center
Shopping
Pedestrian street lined with duty-free shops. British pubs and tapas bars coexist.
Gibraltar Museum
Region: Bomb House
Museum
Diverse exhibits from Neanderthal artifacts to naval history.
Trafalgar Cemetery
Region: South district
War history heritage
Historic cemetery enshrining Battle of Trafalgar casualties.
Suggested itineraries
Weekend Highlights 2 Days
Duration (days): 2
Highlights: The Rock, St. Michael''s Cave, Main Street duty-free shopping
Classic plan taking cable car to summit enjoying monkeys and views, combining city walk and strait cruise.
Nature and Military History 3 Days
Duration (days): 3
Highlights: Upper Rock Nature Reserve, Great Siege Tunnels, Moorish Castle, Europa Point
Intellectually curious itinerary interweaving geological-ecological tours with battery-tunnel visits.
Andalusia Connection 5-Day Course
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Seville, Cádiz, Gibraltar, Málaga
Circuit tour covering Southern Spain World Heritage and strait fortress at once. Day trip to Tangier also possible.
Travel tips
- Passport validity of 6+ months on entry is prudent.
- Walking entry from Spanish side La Línea most convenient.
- Local currency is pound but euros accepted at many shops.
- Touching monkeys or showing food risks snatching.
- Summer has high humidity; prepare for heatstroke and hydration.
- City bus routes are simple with 6 lines; day passes convenient.
- Duty-free Spanish export limits around 200 cigarettes and 1L alcohol.
- Runway crossing is photo spot but don''t cross entry lines.
- Late spring to early summer may have poor visibility from sea fog (Levante fog).
- Free Wi-Fi available at cafes and pubs but mind security.