Top Things to Do at Rock of Gibraltar
If you are planning a trip to the Rock of Gibraltar and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Rock of Gibraltar consists of 2.6 square miles of British Overseas Territory on Spain’s Southern Coast bordering Andalusia. “The Rock” is not Spanish or British; residents identify as Gibraltarian with their own currency and own web domain (gi). “Gib” is a tourist hot spot. On the Rock of Gibraltar, you will see three countries and two seas at once, the world’s only airstrip that crosses a road and ends in the sea, Barbary Macaques roaming free, iconic red phone booths, and British Bobbies. Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Rock of Gibraltar bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Rock of Gibraltar trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Things to Do in and Around Rock of Gibraltar
Watch a plane take off or land at the Gibraltar airport
Walk across the famous airport runway
Take the cable car to the top of the rock and enjoy the views
Climb the Tower of Homage and explore the Moorish Castle Ruins
Visit the Under Siege Museum before touring the Great Siege Tunnels
Walk above the cliff on the skywalk
Walk across the Windsor Suspension Bridge
Tour St Michael’s Cave, and see a concert in the Cathedral if possible
Photograph the Strait of Gibraltar and Morocco
Take the Mediterranean Steps down the cliff to the town
Hang out with Barbary Macaques
Take a walk around the Ocean Village Marina
People watch in Casemate Square
High-end shop duty-free on Main Street
Check out the Governor’s Residence at the Convent
Watch the film for a timeline history of the Rock of Gibraltar at the Gibraltar Museum
Watch a concert at Alameda Botanic Gardens Amphitheater
See the stained glass in the King’s Chapel
Take a photo of the British bobbies as they patrol
Photograph the iconic letterboxes and a red phone booth
Photograph the Union Jack Steps
Enjoy English Tea
Stop in a pub for a pint
Eat fish ‘n chips or bangers ‘n mash
Go dolphin or whale watching
Relax on the beach at Catalan Bay
Check out Trinity Lighthouse at Europa Point
Plan Your Day Trip to the Rock of Gibraltar
Rock of Gibraltar is an easy DIY day trip from Tarifa or Malaga. Drive to La Linea Spain and follow the signs to park next to the border crossing. It is a 10-minute walk to the border, don’t forget your passport. Pass through immigration on the Spanish and the British sides. Straight ahead of you, you will see buses waiting, buy a return, or hopper ticket. Use bus 5 from customs to the city center, bus 4 for beaches, and bus 3 for Europa Point. Businesses accept payment in British Pounds or euros but charge extra for using euros. Change is given in Gibraltar Pounds, they cannot be spent in the UK. Consider using a travel rewards credit card with no foreign transaction fees to avoid confusion. Buy the cable car ticket to the Nature Reserve online and take the free shuttle from the border to the station. Be sure to purchase a return ticket with Nature Reserve to visit the attractions. The Nature Reserve is large with steep hills, consider purchasing a tour package for the shuttle service from each site. Check plane departures and arrivals and plan your visit to the Rock of Gibraltar around the schedule. Do not feed the Macaques, there is a large fine.
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Check the Gibraltar Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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