{"id":38854,"date":"2024-12-29T18:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T17:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/product\/gibraltar\/"},"modified":"2026-06-28T11:32:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T09:32:46","slug":"gibraltar","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/produkt\/gibraltar\/","title":{"rendered":"Gibraltar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-877630104\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1790874867\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-2064900208\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-306657398\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-125468797\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h4><strong>Gibraltar is a popular destination for many of the groups that visit Finca Alamo<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Here we have summarized important information and recommendations<\/strong>. <em>More detailed guidance can be found further down in the article.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gibraltar is British territory<\/strong>. This means that you cross the border both ways when you visit.\n<ul>\n<li><em>Bring your passport.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Finca Alamo<\/strong>, the easiest and fastest way to get there is by car\n<ul>\n<li>Drive down to the A7 or AP7 and follow this south to La Linea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>It is not recommended to drive into Gibraltar itself.  <\/strong>Park in Spain and cross the border<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cash<\/strong> payments in Gibraltar are made in <strong>English pounds<\/strong><strong>(credit cards<\/strong> work pretty much the same as in Spain)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Rock of Gibraltar<\/strong> can be visited either as a guided tour by taxi, or you can take the cable car up and walk your own route.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong style=\"color: #555555;\" data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"308\">Casemates Square <\/strong>is a popular square for a good break. Many restaurants, bars and outdoor seating.   <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-125468797 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-306657398 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 7px 5px 13px 5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1643334841\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:rgb(255,255,255);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d36361.44982913733!2d-5.367103040548844!3d36.14022391386057!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0xd0cbf762714be35%3A0x384e25263600870f!2sGibraltar!5e1!3m2!1sno!2sno!4v1736203297750!5m2!1sno!2sno\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3628588168\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h2>Some links to external tips:<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3628588168 {\n  font-size: 0.75rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-999978223\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-21496246\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitgibraltar.gi\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button primary is-shade lowercase expand\" rel=\"noopener\" >\n\t\t<span>Visit Gibraltar<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/snl.no\/Gibraltar\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button primary is-shade lowercase expand\" rel=\"noopener\" >\n\t\t<span>Store Norske Leksikon<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reisepluss.no\/syv-reisetips-til-gibraltar%E2%80%A8\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"button primary is-shade lowercase expand\" rel=\"noopener\" >\n\t\t<span>Travel tips for Gibraltar<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1643334841 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 9px 11px 7px 10px;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #col-1643334841 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 16px 6px 5px 7px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tabbed-content\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"uppercase text-left\">Visiting Gibraltar<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs nav-normal nav-size-normal nav-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li id=\"tab-how-to-travel-to-gibraltar\" class=\"tab active has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_how-to-travel-to-gibraltar\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab_how-to-travel-to-gibraltar\"><span>How to travel to Gibraltar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-guided-tour-to-the-cliff\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_guided-tour-to-the-cliff\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_guided-tour-to-the-cliff\"><span>Guided tour to the cliff<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-the-cliff-on-your-own\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_the-cliff-on-your-own\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_the-cliff-on-your-own\"><span>The cliff on your own<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-more-about-gibraltar\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_more-about-gibraltar\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_more-about-gibraltar\"><span>More about Gibraltar<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-panels\"><div id=\"tab_how-to-travel-to-gibraltar\" class=\"panel active entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-how-to-travel-to-gibraltar\">\n<div class=\"row align-equal align-center\"  id=\"row-774982185\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-85843346\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-4270945802\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h3><strong>How to travel from Finca Alamo to Gibraltar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"293\">\ud83d\ude97 <strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"291\">By car &#8211; the easiest way<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"434\">\ud83d\udd52 <strong data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"310\">Travel time:<\/strong> approx. <strong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"325\">45 minutes <\/strong> (approx. 45 km) <br data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"336\"\/>\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"339\" data-end=\"348\">Route to the border <\/strong>:  <\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>You can drive <strong>A7 or AP7<\/strong>. It takes about the same amount of time.\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"434\"><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\"><strong>A7<\/strong> (free): Drive from Finca Alamo straight down towards the coast (MA-8300). At the last roundabout on the coast, turn right onto the A7. <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"434\"><span style=\"font-size: 85%;\"><strong>AP7<\/strong> (toll): Turn left at Venta Garcia, direction Estepona and follow the road all the way down to the roundabout at AP7. Then take the AP7 towards Algeciras. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"434\">Follow the signs to <strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"865\">La L\u00ednea de la Concepci\u00f3n \/ Gibraltar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"434\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">In La L\u00ednea, follow signs for <strong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"937\">Frontiera \/ Frontera Gibraltar<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"434\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong style=\"color: #555555;\" data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"978\">Parks in Santa B\u00e1rbara Parking<\/strong><span style=\"color: #555555;\"> (right by the border).<\/span><\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"434\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">\ud83d\udccd Google Maps: <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/wMXqaAyjRnxkkgnr9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Santa Barbara Parking<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"434\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">\ud83d\udcb0 Price: approx. \u20ac10 per day <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"434\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">\ud83d\udd52 3-5 min walk to the border<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1209\">\ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1209\">Cross the border to Gibraltar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1255\">Please bring <strong>your passport. <\/strong>National ID cards are not valid after Brexit<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1255\">Go on foot through passport control.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1369\">You <strong>walk across the airport<\/strong>, right across the runway!<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1413\">Once you enter Gibraltar, you can <strong>walk <\/strong>(15-30 min), <strong>take a taxi <\/strong>or<strong>take bus no. 5<\/strong> to the city center\/cable car.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1413\">There may also be <strong>taxis offering &#8220;Rock tour&#8221;<\/strong> just inside the border (See more about this in the tab (Guided tour to the rock)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"293\">\ud83d\ude8c <strong>Alternative ways to travel from Finca Alamo to the border<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>If you don&#8217;t want to drive your own car:<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"163\">\ud83d\ude8c <strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"163\">1st bus from Estepona.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"163\"><span style=\"font-size: 80%;\">(From Finca Alamo you have to take a taxi or shuttle to Estepona)<\/span><\/p>\n<h5 data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"211\">\ud83d\ude8d <strong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"211\">Estepona \u2192 La L\u00ednea de la Concepci\u00f3n<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"329\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"316\">Bus company:<\/strong> Avanza Bus<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"410\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"343\">Departure:<\/strong> From Estepona Bus Station (Estaci\u00f3n de Autobuses de Estepona)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"523\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"425\">Arrival:<\/strong> La L\u00ednea Bus Station (Estaci\u00f3n de Autobuses de La L\u00ednea). <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">2-3 minutes walk to the border.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"573\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"539\">Travel time:<\/strong> approx. 1 h 15 min &#8211; 1 h 30 min <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"609\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"585\">Price:<\/strong> approx. \u20ac8-\u20ac12 one way <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"720\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"626\">Tickets:<\/strong> <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"669\">avanzabus.com<\/a> (recommended to buy in advance, especially in high season)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1085\">\ud83d\ude95 <strong data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1085\">2. Taxi all the way (faster than bus, but more expensive)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1140\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1120\">Estepona \u2192 La L\u00ednea border:<\/strong> approx. <strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1138\">45-55 min<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1176\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\"><strong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1152\">Price:<\/strong> approx. \u20ac60-75 one way <\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Taxis all the way from Finca Alamo will be a lot more expensive than this. Check the price when you book your taxi. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1276\">\ud83d\ude97 <strong data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1276\">3. Shared shuttle \/ private transfer<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1345\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Several companies offer <strong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1342\">transfers Estepona-Gibraltar\/La L\u00ednea<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1416\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Price: from <strong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1379\">\u20ac25-35 per person<\/strong> (depending on number and time).<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1518\"><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Can be pre-booked on websites such as <strong data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1474\">GetTransfer<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1492\">SunTransfers<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1515\">HolidayTaxi<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4270945802 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-434789585\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:rgb(236, 231, 231);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d12886.278837651462!2d-5.351128590442985!3d36.152688858776365!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e0!4m5!1s0xd0cd9c7ac3a725b%3A0x40f63bca990ac23d!2sFinca%20Alamo%20de%20Casares%2C%20Carretera%20de%20Casares%2C%20Casares%2C%20Spania!3m2!1d36.4380142!2d-5.2452914!4m5!1s0xd0cc088114fd51b%3A0xd99a3d84e4849112!2sAparcamiento%20Santa%20B%C3%A1rbara!3m2!1d36.155758!2d-5.3508049!5e0!3m2!1sno!2sno!4v1761316887131!5m2!1sno!2sno\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2262597386\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h4><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Why driving into Gibraltar is not recommended:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5 data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"235\">1. <strong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"235\">Costly with a rental car<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>If you have a rental car, you must have an agreement with the company you rent from that you are allowed to cross the border. If you haven&#8217;t done so, you may risk a large extra bill. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"235\">2. <strong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"235\">Long queue at the border<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"359\">The border between <strong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"274\">La L\u00ednea (Spain)<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"291\">Gibraltar<\/strong> can have <strong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"319\">long waiting times<\/strong>, especially in the morning and afternoon.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"466\">Car queues can take <strong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"396\">30-90 minutes<\/strong> each way &#8211; while pedestrians often get through in <strong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"465\">5-10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"505\">3. <strong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"505\">Cheap and expensive parking in Gibraltar<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"574\">Gibraltar&#8217;s streets are narrow and parking is <strong data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"571\">very limited<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"643\">Public parking garages are expensive (typically <strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"639\">\u00a31.50-\u00a32 per hour<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"732\">Many locations in the city center and on the cliff have <strong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"717\">no parking facilities<\/strong> for visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"782\">4. <strong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"782\">Easy transportation inside Gibraltar<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"874\">Once inside, everything is <strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"871\">easily accessible on foot, by taxi or shuttle bus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"874\">If you&#8217;re <strong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"932\">walking from the border to the cable car, you should calculate about 45 minutes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2262597386 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2262597386 {\n    font-size: 1.3rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-434789585 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 10px 5px 0px 6px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_guided-tour-to-the-cliff\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-guided-tour-to-the-cliff\">\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1680638501\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1065273061\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20.16px;\" data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"214\"><strong>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0fRock Tour &#8211; by taxi up the Rock of Gibraltar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"778\">A <strong>Rock Tour<\/strong> in Gibraltar is a <strong>guided tour by taxi or minibus<\/strong> that takes you around the most famous attractions on the <strong>Rock of Gibraltar<\/strong>. It&#8217;s an efficient way to see the highlights in a short space of time and is perfect for groups or those who don&#8217;t want to do a lot of walking on steep terrain. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"778\"><em>Compared to a trip on your own:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"792\">Benefits:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>You will be <strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"833\">driven between the attractions<\/strong> (St. Michael&#8217;s Cave, the monkeys, tunnels, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"897\">Local guide<\/strong> tells history and shows hidden places.<\/li>\n<li>Suitable if you <strong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1001\">don&#8217;t want to walk on steep slopes<\/strong> or are traveling with elderly people.<\/li>\n<li>Takes approx. <strong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1062\">1.5-2 hours<\/strong> in total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1086\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1086\">Disadvantages:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Slightly <strong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1104\">more expensive than a self-guided tour<\/strong> (approx. \u00a335-50 per person, but may vary).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less flexibility<\/strong> to stop wherever you want.<\/li>\n<li>Not as &#8220;free&#8221; feeling as walking yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1341\"><strong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1264\">Best suited for:<\/strong> those who want comfort, history and efficient sightseeing without breaking a sweat.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"288\">\ud83d\ude95 <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"288\">Starting point: Taxi Rank at Grand Parade (at the cable car station)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"343\">This is considered <strong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"342\">the best place to take a taxi up the cliff<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"545\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"360\">Address:<\/strong> Grand Parade, Gibraltar<br data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"387\"\/>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"422\">Right at the bottom of the cable car<\/strong> and the entrance to the <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"461\">Botanical Gardens<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"465\"\/>Google Maps: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/8nLjQJYkewb4HbpE6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"545\">Taxi Rank Grand Parade<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"581\"><strong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"581\">\ud83d\udcac This is how it works:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"684\">You&#8217;ll find <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"647\">several official Gibraltar Taxi Association vehicles<\/strong> offering <strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"674\">&#8220;Rock Tour&#8221;<\/strong> packages.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"684\">The trip takes approximately <strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"716\">1.5-2 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"777\">They stop at the most famous places in the nature reserve:\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"802\">St. Michael&#8217;s Cave<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"802\">The monkeys on top (Ape&#8217;s Den)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"862\">Great Siege Tunnels<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"892\">Viewpoint towards Africa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"922\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"922\">Price (2025):<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"994\">Approx. <strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"950\">\u00a335-50 per person<\/strong>, depending on the number of passengers and stops.\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"994\">This usually includes what you need for entrance tickets. Check that it is included in the price. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1067\">You can often <strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1027\">negotiate a little<\/strong>, especially if you&#8217;re traveling in low season.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1104\">Children tend to pay a little less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1219\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1118\">Tip:<\/strong> If you are 3-4 people, the taxi ride is often cheaper than taking the cable car + entrance fee separately.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1267\">\ud83e\udded <strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1267\">Alternatives to taxis at the cable car:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1297\">You can also find taxis here:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1359\"><strong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1338\">Casemates Square (north of the city center)<\/strong> &#8211; near the bus stops.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1471\"><strong data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1398\">The tourist information office at the border<\/strong> &#8211; taxis often stand and offer tours directly when you enter Gibraltar.\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1532\">(Great if you&#8217;ve crossed the border from La L\u00ednea.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1703\">However, <strong data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1601\">most organized Rock Tours start at Taubanen\/Grand Parade<\/strong>, so it&#8217;s a good idea to take a taxi there first (alternatively by local bus no. 5 or a short walk from the city centre).<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1005355416\" class=\"col medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:rgb(245, 242, 242);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1048448588\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h4>Walk from parking to the cable car and Rock Tour taxis<\/h4>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1048448588 {\n  font-size: 0.9rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d12887.377164756766!2d-5.345719403316945!3d36.14600436235484!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e2!4m5!1s0xd0cc088114fd51b%3A0xd99a3d84e4849112!2sAparcamiento%20Santa%20B%C3%A1rbara!3m2!1d36.155758!2d-5.3508049!4m5!1s0xd0cbf81bdf8443b%3A0xc297a3b0e01cd2d2!2sCable%20Car%20Gibraltar%2C%20Red%20Sands%20Road%2C%20Gibraltars%20geografi%2C%20Gibraltar!3m2!1d36.1328902!2d-5.3520401!5e0!3m2!1sno!2sno!4v1761317110225!5m2!1sno!2sno\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1637543237\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">What to experience on a Rock Tour<\/h3>\n<h4>\ud83d\udc12 <strong>1. Monkey Colony (Ape&#8217;s Den)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Meet the famous <strong>Barbary apes<\/strong>, Europe&#8217;s only wild monkeys.<\/li>\n<li>Hear guides talk about the history and behavior of the monkey colony.<\/li>\n<li>Great photo opportunities with views of the sea and Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\ud83e\udea8 <strong>2. St. Michael&#8217;s Cave<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>An impressive <strong>dripstone cave<\/strong> with stalactites and stalagmites.<\/li>\n<li>Some tours include <strong>light and sound shows<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Historically used as a shelter and concert venue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u2694\ufe0f <strong>3. Great Siege Tunnels<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Historic tunnels from the 18th century, excavated during the siege of Gibraltar.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;ll hear stories about military strategy and life on the cliff in times of war.<\/li>\n<li>Fantastic views of the harbor from the tunnels&#8217; vantage points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f <strong>4. Panoramic viewpoints<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Several stops with <strong>panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Spain and North Africa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Often short photo stops where the guide explains geographical and historical facts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\ud83d\udd73\ufe0f <strong>5. Optional: WWII Tunnels \/ O&#8217;Hara&#8217;s Battery<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Some Rock Tours include military tunnels from World War II.<\/li>\n<li>O&#8217;Hara&#8217;s Battery: old gun emplacement overlooking the sea and Spain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>\u23f0 <strong>Duration<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Usually <strong>1.5-2 hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The tour is flexible; the guide stops at several locations for photos and short walks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1637543237 {\n  font-size: 1rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-1637543237 {\n    font-size: 1.25rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1005355416 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 4px 3px 4px 13px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_the-cliff-on-your-own\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-the-cliff-on-your-own\">\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-464788570\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-733274431\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h3><strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\">The Rock of Gibraltar on your own<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You can experience <strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"70\">the Rock of Gibraltar on your own<\/strong> without joining a guided Rock Tour. It requires a bit of planning, but at the same time offers more flexibility. <\/p>\n<p>We assume here that you then take <strong>the cable car<\/strong> up and continue on your own.<\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"656\">Best suited for:<\/strong> those who enjoy walking and want views and the freedom to explore at their own pace.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"194\"><strong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"194\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">Benefits:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"306\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"271\">Breathtaking views<\/strong> of the Strait of Gibraltar along the way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"362\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"325\">Eco-friendly<\/strong> and a classic part of the experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"425\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">You can <strong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"391\">walk down<\/strong> and see the attractions at your own pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong style=\"color: #333333;\" data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"219\">Fast and efficient<\/strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> &#8211; Takes approx. 6 minutes up with the cable car<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"439\">Disadvantages:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"439\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"462\">Queues<\/strong> can be <strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"462\">long<\/strong>, especially in the middle of the day and at weekends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"439\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\"><strong data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"522\">Limited space<\/strong> (you have to stand), and not always air conditioning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">You have to <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"585\">walk a lot<\/strong> to see the whole reserve &#8211; it&#8217;s steep terrain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"778\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1647\">Tips for independent hiking<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1737\"><strong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1676\">Buy tickets online<\/strong> for the cable car and Upper Rock Nature Reserve to avoid queues.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1793\"><strong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1756\">Wear good shoes<\/strong> &#8211; the paths are steep in places.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1859\"><strong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1832\">Bring water, sun hat and sunscreen<\/strong> &#8211; a little shade on top.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1947\"><strong data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1894\">Use maps or Google Maps<\/strong> &#8211; signage is good, but it&#8217;s easy to get a little lost.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2236\">Combine the tour with <strong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2221\">lunch or dinner in Casemates Square<\/strong> afterwards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m52!1m12!1m3!1d15859.621916391245!2d-5.3596405304216885!3d36.13558048891031!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m37!3e2!4m5!1s0xd0cbf7a117c58ab%3A0x1de2a6c10bae9c5d!2sGibraltar%20Cable%20Car%20(Upper%20station)%2C%20Cloister%2C%20Market%20Ln%2C%20GX11%201AA%2C%20Gibraltar!3m2!1d36.1340697!2d-5.345873999999999!4m5!1s0xd0cbf777d4005ad%3A0x54aa9f418c082048!2sApes%20Den%2C%20Old%20Queen's%20Road%2C%20Gibraltars%20geografi%2C%20Gibraltar!3m2!1d36.1322425!2d-5.3487311!4m5!1s0xd0cbf73c202653d%3A0xcd541df125caaeb5!2sSaint%20Michael's%20Cave%2C%20Saint%20Michael%20Road%2C%20Gibraltars%20geografi%2C%20Gibraltar!3m2!1d36.1259953!2d-5.3455349!4m5!1s0xd0cc14bb567cb31%3A0x70a460ed32c4f477!2sGreat%20Siege%20Tunnels%2C%20Leanse%20Place%2C%20Gibraltars%20geografi%2C%20Gibraltar!3m2!1d36.1451613!2d-5.3453298!4m5!1s0xd0cc1000f513487%3A0x8e4fc0447bd88573!2sWorld%20War%20ll%20Tunnels%2C%20Willis's%20Road%2C%20Gibraltars%20geografi%2C%20Gibraltar!3m2!1d36.1442343!2d-5.3491102999999995!4m5!1s0xd0cc07fe88aa327%3A0xd18700ab86a7f2b5!2sCasemates%20Square%2C%20Gibraltar%20GX11%201AA%2C%20Gibraltar!3m2!1d36.1445928!2d-5.353247199999999!5e1!3m2!1sno!2sno!4v1761322076378!5m2!1sno!2sno\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1306593705\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\" style=\"background-color:rgb(245, 242, 242);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3410247560\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n<h3 data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"250\">Suggestions for completing the trip on your own<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"250\">\ud83d\udea0 <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"250\">1. Cable car (Cable Car)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"325\"><strong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"268\">Starting point:<\/strong> Base Station at <strong data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"322\">Botanical Gardens\/Grand Parade<\/strong>.<span style=\"color: #333399;\"> <a style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FrhJum9mNNJczwX86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for Google maps<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"399\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"341\">Pros:<\/strong> Quick ascent to the top (6-7 min), great views on the way up.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"472\"><strong data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"411\">Tip 1:<\/strong> Buy a ticket that includes <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"469\">Upper Rock Nature Reserve<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1737\"><strong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1676\">Tip 2: Buy tickets online <\/strong>to avoid queues. Online service: <span style=\"font-size: 100%; color: #333399;\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" style=\"color: #333399;\" href=\"https:\/\/naturereserve.gi\/experiences\/cable-car\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"335\">naturereserve.gi<\/a>.<\/span> <\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1737\"><span style=\"font-size: 100%;\">Arrive <strong>early<\/strong> to get a seat on the cable car and avoid crowds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1737\"><strong>Ticket prices<\/strong> (2025):\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1737\">One-way ticket: \u00a346.50 per adult<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1737\">Return ticket: \u00a349 per adult<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1737\">Child ticket (4-11 years): \u00a331 per child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1737\">\ud83d\udd52 O <strong>pening hours cable car<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday-Sunday: 09:30-19:15<\/li>\n<li>Last cable car up: 19:15<\/li>\n<li>Last cable car down: 19:45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"515\">\ud83d\udc12 <strong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"515\">2. Monkey Colony (Apes&#8217; Den)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"548\">Right by the cable car at the top.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"608\">Meet the famous Berber monkeys, take photos and enjoy the view.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"639\">Remember: <strong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"636\">do not feed the monkeys<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"677\">\ud83e\udea8 <strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"677\">3. St. Michael&#8217;s Cave<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"737\">Cave with impressive dripstones and light installation.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"772\">Short walk from the monkey area.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"816\">A must for photos and a break from the sun.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"855\">\u2694\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"855\">4. Great Siege Tunnels<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"903\">Historic military tunnels from the 18th century.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"971\">Easy to explore on your own; maps and signs provide good guidance.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1025\">Fantastic views of the harbor from the lookout points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1072\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1072\">5. Viewpoints \/ photo stops<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1143\">Several panoramic viewpoints towards <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1140\">Spain, the sea and North Africa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1179\">Short, marked paths for pedestrians.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1230\">Recommended to follow marked routes for safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1293\">\ud83d\udd73\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1293\">6. Optional: WWII Tunnels \/ O&#8217;Hara&#8217;s Battery<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1377\">You can walk to <strong data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1330\">O&#8217;Hara&#8217;s Battery<\/strong>, an old gun emplacement with fantastic views.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1461\">The WWII tunnels often require a ticket or guide, but some parts are available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1625\"><strong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1625\">Descent<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1647\"><strong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1645\">Alternatives:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1718\"><strong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1675\">Walk down to the city center<\/strong> via a marked path &#8211; takes about 30-40 minutes. <\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1803\"><strong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1739\">Take a taxi down<\/strong> &#8211; faster and more comfortable, especially with the elderly or children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1835\"><strong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1835\">Recommended total time<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1890\"><strong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1854\">Half-day tour:<\/strong> 3-4 hours (main attractions only)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1975\"><strong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1906\">Full day:<\/strong> 5-6 hours (including O&#8217;Hara&#8217;s Battery, WWII tunnels and leisurely pace)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3410247560 {\n  font-size: 0.9rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-3410247560 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1306593705 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 4px 3px 4px 13px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_more-about-gibraltar\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-more-about-gibraltar\">\n<h3 data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"210\">\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"210\">Geography and significance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"506\">Gibraltar is a small peninsula at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. The famous <strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"349\">Rock of Gibraltar<\/strong> (426 m high) has given the area enormous strategic importance: it controls the entrance to the Mediterranean through <strong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"481\">the Strait of Gibraltar<\/strong> &#8211; just 14 km from Africa. <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"506\"><strong>Sights (except the cliff, it is featured in separate tabs)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"272\"><strong>Many people think Gibraltar is <em data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"49\">all<\/em> about the Rock,<\/strong> but the tiny territory has so much more to offer! \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddee Here&#8217;s an overview of <strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"216\">the best places to visit in Gibraltar outside of the Rock itself<\/strong>, with some variety in history, culture and relaxation: <\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"277\">\n<h4 data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"308\">\ud83c\udff0 <strong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"308\">1. Casemates Square<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"369\">Gibraltar&#8217;s lively main square and natural gathering point.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"416\">Lots of restaurants, bars and outdoor seating.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"468\">Great place for <strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"465\">lunch, shopping and people watching<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"530\">In the evening often <strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"502\">live music<\/strong> and a pleasant atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"535\">\n<h4 data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"562\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"562\">2. Main Street<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"663\">The main street through the city center &#8211; <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"604\">pedestrian street<\/strong> with British shops, perfumeries and duty-free shopping.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"705\">Mix of British and Spanish architecture.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"755\">Fun for an hour of strolling and souvenir shopping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"760\">\n<h4 data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"802\">\ud83c\udf3f <strong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"802\">3. The Alameda Botanic Gardens<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"852\">Close to the cable car (at the foot of the cliff).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"925\">Quiet and beautiful garden with exotic plants, sculptures and footpaths.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"1012\">Inside the park, you&#8217;ll find <strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"992\">the Gibraltar Wildlife Conservation Park<\/strong> (small zoo).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1017\">\n<h4 data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1068\"><strong data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1068\">The Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1146\">The main church in Gibraltar, built on the site of a mosque in Moorish times.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1208\">A symbol of Gibraltar&#8217;s religious and cultural mix.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1240\">Located in the middle of Main Street.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1245\">\n<h4 data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1272\">\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1272\">5. Catalan Bay<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1350\">Colorful, picturesque <strong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1322\">fishing village and beach<\/strong> on the east side of Gibraltar.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1428\">Perfect for a break from sightseeing &#8211; swim, eat seafood and enjoy the sea breeze.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1507\">Stop by the <strong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1477\">Nuno&#8217;s<\/strong> restaurant <strong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1477\">at The Caleta<\/strong> for delicious fish and views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\">\n<h4 data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1546\"><strong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1546\">6. Ocean Village Marina<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1605\">Modern port area with restaurants, bars and casino.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1647\">Great place for <strong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1644\">dinner by the water<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1691\">Popular with locals and tourists alike.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1740\">Often live music and a great atmosphere in the evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\">\n<h4 data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1779\">\ud83c\udfda\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1779\">7. The Moorish Castle<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1859\">Partially restored fortress from the 14th century, visible from large parts of the city.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"1911\">A short walk from the city center, with good views of the city.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1965\">Interesting for those who like medieval history.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1970\">\n<h4 data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"1996\"><strong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"1996\">8. Europa Point<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2075\">The southern tip of Gibraltar &#8211; <strong data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2072\">the point where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2129\">Stunning views towards <strong data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2111\">Morocco<\/strong> on clear days.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2153\">Here you will also find:\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2195\">The iconic <strong data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2193\">Trinity Lighthouse<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2242\">The beautiful <strong data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2240\">Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2280\">The World War I memorial <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2285\">\n<h4 data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2316\">\ud83c\udfad <strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2316\">9. Gibraltar Museum<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Small but interesting museum in the city center.<\/li>\n<li>Showcasing everything from prehistoric finds to British military history.<\/li>\n<li>Includes a real <strong data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2470\">Roman bathing facility<\/strong> in the basement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2490\">\n<h4 data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2521\">\ud83d\udee5\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2499\" data-end=\"2521\">10. Dolphin Safari<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2524\" data-end=\"2623\">From <strong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2558\">Marina Bay (Ocean Village)<\/strong> you can take a <strong data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2601\">boat trip to see dolphins<\/strong> in the Strait of Gibraltar.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2654\">Duration: approx. 1.5-2 hours. <\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2721\">Guaranteed high charm factor &#8211; you can often see flocks up close.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"l-article__subheading\"><strong>Population and tourists<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"l-article__body-text\">\n<div class=\"article-text\">\n<p>Gibraltar is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with 5,000 inhabitants per square kilometer. 75 percent of the population are Gibraltarians with British citizenship, i.e. people born in Gibraltar before 1925 and their descendants. Most Gibraltarians are of Genoese, Portuguese and Maltese descent. <a href=\"https:\/\/snl.no\/engelsk\">English<\/a> is the official language, but <a href=\"https:\/\/snl.no\/spansk\">Spanish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/snl.no\/italiensk\">Italian<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/snl.no\/portugisisk\">Portuguese<\/a> are also spoken. Three quarters of the inhabitants belong to <a href=\"https:\/\/snl.no\/Den_katolske_kirke\">the Catholic Church<\/a>.   <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"181\">The population is estimated to be around \u2248 <strong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"133\">40,000<\/strong> in 2025.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"319\">Visitor numbers: More than <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"256\">9,800,000 border crossings<\/strong> are reported in 12 months.\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"338\">If we divide that by 365 days, we get an average of about <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"308\">25,400 visitors per day <\/strong> \u2248<strong data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"407\">178,000 visitors per week<\/strong> as a rough average.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"470\">The same source also mentions that there are around <strong data-start=\"364\" data-end=\"390\">300,000 cruise tourists<\/strong> per year and approximately <strong data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"429\">205,000 air arrivals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Our history<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"l-article__body-text\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"171\"><strong>The history of Gibraltar<\/strong> is both dramatic and extremely interesting &#8211; a story of strategic location, wars, colonies and identity. <strong>Here is a clear summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"531\">\ud83c\udffa <strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"531\">Antiquity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"609\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"547\">The Phoenicians<\/strong> were probably the first to settle there, around 900 BC.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"695\">Later came <strong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"637\">the Carthaginians<\/strong> and then <strong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"661\">the Romans<\/strong>, who called the place <em data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"692\">Mons Calpe<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"829\">Along with Mount <em data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"729\">Jebel Musa<\/em> in Morocco, it became known as one of the <strong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"784\">Pillars of Heracles<\/strong>, marking the border of the known world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"834\">\n<h4 data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"870\">\ud83d\udd4c <strong data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"870\">Middle Ages (711-1462)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1056\">In <strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"882\">711<\/strong>, the Berber commander <strong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"936\">Tariq ibn Ziyad<\/strong> crossed from North Africa to Spain. The mountain was then named <em data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1001\">Jabal Tariq<\/em> &#8211; &#8220;Tariq&#8217;s mountain&#8221; &#8211; which later became <strong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1053\">Gibraltar<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1138\">Under the control of <strong data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1078\">the Moors<\/strong> for several centuries, the site became an important fortress.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1223\"><strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1150\">1462:<\/strong> The Spaniards under the Kingdom of Castile recaptured Gibraltar from the Moors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\">\n<h4 data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1258\">\u2694\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1258\">Early modern era<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1410\">After the reconquest, Gibraltar became part of <strong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1313\">Spain<\/strong>, but in the 16th and 17th centuries it was attacked several times by English and Dutch forces.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1523\">During <strong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1450\">the War of the Spanish Succession<\/strong> (1701-1714), a British-Dutch fleet captured Gibraltar in <strong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1520\">1704<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1664\"><strong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1535\">1713:<\/strong> The Peace of Utrecht gave <strong data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1608\">Britain formal sovereignty over Gibraltar<\/strong>, but Spain has since never relinquished its claim to the area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\">\n<h4 data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1705\">\ud83c\udff0 <strong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1705\">British time (1704-present)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1796\">Gibraltar was developed as a <strong data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1755\">British naval base<\/strong>, particularly important during the Napoleonic Wars.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1985\">During the <strong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1826\">Second World War<\/strong>, Gibraltar was a key point for the Allies. The civilian population was evacuated, and tunnels were blasted into the rock to house troops and supplies. <\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2088\">After the war, the civilian population returned and Gibraltar developed a strong <strong data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2087\">local self-government<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2093\">\n<h4 data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2128\">\ud83d\uddf3\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2128\">Identity and autonomy<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2215\"><strong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2140\">1967:<\/strong> Gibraltar held a referendum &#8211; over 99% voted to remain British.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2327\"><strong data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2227\">1969:<\/strong> New constitution gave more autonomy. Spain responded by <strong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2296\">closing the border<\/strong>, which remained closed until 1985. <\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2425\"><strong data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2339\">2002:<\/strong> New referendum on shared British-Spanish sovereignty &#8211; rejected by 98% of voters.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2523\">Gibraltar was given <strong data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2467\">its own constitution in 2006<\/strong>, which provided extended autonomy (but not full independence).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2528\">\n<h4 data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2551\"><strong data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2551\">Today we<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2689\">Gibraltar is a <strong data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2604\">British overseas territory<\/strong>, with its own parliament, judiciary and government, but a British king as head of state.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2876\">Spain continues to assert sovereignty claims, but the majority of the population (around 34,000 inhabitants) identify as <strong data-start=\"2815\" data-end=\"2834\">Gibraltarians<\/strong> and wish to remain under British rule.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2987\">Since <strong data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2895\">Brexit<\/strong>, there have been negotiations on Gibraltar&#8217;s relationship with the EU &#8211; particularly on border control and customs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-896829501\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-896829501 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u3ceTR0N2OY?si=nWxUTLin6JS9QmAV\" width=\"960\" height=\"415\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gibraltar is a popular destination for many of the groups that visit Finca Alamo.<\/p>\n<p>We have therefore updated this post with important information and recommendations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":38869,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[620],"product_tag":[638,659],"class_list":["post-38854","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-cities-and-places","product_tag-day-trips","product_tag-gibraltar","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/38854","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38854"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38854"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=38854"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=38854"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bcc.fincaalamo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=38854"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}