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WELCOME TO GIBRALTAR
Introduction
History of Gibraltar
Gibraltar Naturally
Live Gibraltar
The Shopping Experience
A World of Flavour
The Sea around Gibraltar / Events
Marriages and Civil Partnerhips
THINGS TO SEE AND DO
The Gibraltar Nature Reserve, Upper Rock
Inside the City Walls
Outside the City Walls
The East Side and North District
The South District
Other activities in and around Gibraltar
PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP
Staying In Gibraltar
Booking Your Trip to Gibraltar
Getting to Gibraltar, Entry Requirements and
Practical Information
Gibraltar Map
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INTRODUCTION
To arrive into Gibraltar is to be awestruck by
the sheer majesty of the Jurassic limestone
rock that dominates the horizon. The Rock
has attracted visitors, some friend, some foe,
throughout its colourful history, all drawn to
its unique charm and character, which still
thrive today in the Gibraltarian people.
Situated on the southern tip of the Iberian
Peninsula, the British Overseas Territory is
almost entirely surrounded by water other
than the narrow isthmus which links it to
mainland Spain. Gibraltar is less than seven
square kilometres on the outside, but inside
lie numerous caves and tunnels that stretch
for approximately fifty kilometres. Herein
lie some of Gibraltar’s biggest mysteries and
secrets.
Discover the Rock’s beauty and natural
heritage, its architecture and wildlife.
Historical trails will help you wile away the
days and shopping in Main Street, perhaps
one of the most famous streets in Europe,
will tempt you with some of the best bargains
around, thanks to the Rock’s Pound Sterling
currency and VAT-free status.
Gibraltar’s unique position, at the crossroads
of Europe and Africa, also make it an ideal
location to explore neighbouring terrain.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
WELCOME
TO GIBRALTAR
Gibraltar’s appeal as a travel destination
continues to grow, drawing an international
audience from all corners of the globe.
Arriving by land, sea and air, visitors are
drawn to a unique location that sits at the
crossroads of Europe and Africa.
The Rock’s activities are as diverse as they
are plentiful, ranging from dolphin watching
to exploring historical trails.
Gibraltar’s temperate climate makes it an
attractive all year round choice, which is
enhanced by local events and customs that
offer a flavour of the Gibraltarian warmth.
We look forward to welcoming you to our
corner of the Mediterranean.
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HISTORY OF
GIBRALTAR
GIBRALTAR’S LEGENDARY TALE IS FILLED
WITH BATTLES AND SIEGES THAT WEAVE
CIVILISATIONS AND CULTURES THROUGH
THE AGES. THIS HISTORICAL LEGACY LIVES
ON TODAY AND CAN BE ENJOYED IN ITS
NUMEROUS ATTRACTIONS.
At 426 metres high, the iconic Rock of Gibraltar
is honeycombed with over approximately 52
kilometres (32 miles) of tunnelling, created by
man at different chapters in its story.
Its pre-historic caves were home to the birth
of modern man, and many people believe the
female skull discovered in Forbes Quarry in
1848 should have been claimed as an historic
find, making today’s Neanderthal man, Gibraltar
Woman. Arriving visitors are greeted by the awe-
inspiring spectacle of the Tower of Homage and
Gate House, looming from within the Rock. This
spectacular medieval fortification dates from
the second Moorish occupation in the early 14
th
century. Gibraltar’s survival story is never more
poignant than during the Great Siege of 1779-83.
The Great Siege Tunnels remain a must-see for
any visitor to the Rock. Gibraltar has been at the
heart of Britain’s history for centuries. Success at
the Battle of Trafalgar was first reported to the
world in Gibraltar’s daily newspaper the Gibraltar
Chronicle. Tragically, the battle cost the life of
Lord Nelson. He was brought ashore at Rosia Bay,
preserved in a casket of brandy, before his body
was returned to England. During the 19
th
century
Gibraltar flourished as a strategic trading port on
the route to India.
With the onset of WWII, Winston Churchill
instructed that Gibraltar’s complex tunnel system
be once again expanded to create a fortress
within a fortress. It is from here that Eisenhower
masterminded the North African landings. The
Rock’s testament to time is reflected in its people,
the Gibraltarians. Warm and friendly by nature,
Gibraltar’s hospitality is renown and keeps
visitors returning year after year.
DID YOU KNOW?
The name Gibraltar is derived from
‘Jebel Tarik’, meaning ‘Tarik’s Mountain’.
Tarik Ibn Zeyad was a Moorish General
who was ordered to conquer the area in
the name of Islam in 711
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GIBRALTAR NATURALLY
GIBRALTAR OFFERS VISITORS VIEWS OF
UNPARALLELED BEAUTY BOTH ON LAND
AND AT SEA. WILDLIFE FLOURISHES ON THE
ROCK’S POROUS LIMESTONE, AND ITS FLORA
AND FAUNA ARE WORLD RENOWNED AND OF
CONSERVATIONAL IMPORTANCE.
Gibraltar Candytuft grows nowhere else in Europe and
is recognisable by its pale lilac clusters of flowers.
They are abundant during April especially in the
Gibraltar Nature Reserve, Upper Rock. Gibraltar’s
Nature Reserve, Upper Rock brings together walkers
from all over the world, with the most famous of the
multitude of paths being the Mediterranean Steps.
Located on the eastern face of the Rock, it starts at
an altitude of 180 metres and finishes at 426 metres
at O’Hara’s Battery, the highest point on the Rock.
Over 300 species of birds have been recorded on the
Rock over the past few years, and famous residents
include the Barbary Partridge and the Peregrine Falcon.
Gibraltar lies on the migratory route between Europe
and Africa and every spring and winter the skies play
host to everything from eagles and vultures to storks
and songbirds.
Gibraltar’s most famous residents, the Barbary
Macaques, are a species of tailless monkey. Originally
from North Africa their presence dates back to the days
of the British garrison. The Alameda Gardens, designed
in 1816, are an ideal spot to sit and relax. St Michael’s
Cave has fascinated visitors since Roman times. Its
cathedral cave was long believed to be bottomless,
giving way to a legend that Gibraltar is linked to Africa
by a subterranean tunnel. Gibraltar’s waters are
teeming with sea life and living in the Bay of Gibraltar
there are no fewer than three species of dolphin:
common, bottlenose and striped.
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