Guidebook for Gibraltar
Food Scene
A flurry of small shops, diving and sailing opportunities and fabulous restaurants.
Marina Bay Square
Marina Bay SquareA flurry of small shops, diving and sailing opportunities and fabulous restaurants.
This historic square is a hub of coffee shops and eateries. Named after the British Barracks located north of the square it has served many purposes and was formerly the site of public executions.
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Casemates Square
Casemates SquareThis historic square is a hub of coffee shops and eateries. Named after the British Barracks located north of the square it has served many purposes and was formerly the site of public executions.
Just a 10 minute walk from the apartment, lovely bay with shops. The prestigious Caleta Hotel offers snacks and an italian restaurant. Pamper yourself in the well-being centre open to non-residents.
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Catalan Bay Beach
Just a 10 minute walk from the apartment, lovely bay with shops. The prestigious Caleta Hotel offers snacks and an italian restaurant. Pamper yourself in the well-being centre open to non-residents.
The 'in place'. Here you will find restaurants and bars that cater to every taste and pocket, Health Clubs, Beauty Salons, Armani clothing and much much more.
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Ocean Village
The 'in place'. Here you will find restaurants and bars that cater to every taste and pocket, Health Clubs, Beauty Salons, Armani clothing and much much more.
Sightseeing
Take a trip up the Rock... the easy way. Stop off and see the Barbary Apes in their Den then go all the way to the top for fantastic views and a delicious cup of tea or coffee.
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Cable Car Base Station
Red Sands RoadTake a trip up the Rock... the easy way. Stop off and see the Barbary Apes in their Den then go all the way to the top for fantastic views and a delicious cup of tea or coffee.
An opportunity for a tranquil walk in beautiful surroundings. Also located within the gardens is a Wildlife Conservation Park
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Jardines Botánicos de Gibraltar (The Alameda)
Red Sands RoadAn opportunity for a tranquil walk in beautiful surroundings. Also located within the gardens is a Wildlife Conservation Park
The southernmost point on Gibraltar with views of the Straits, Spain and North Africa. There is a cafe on site serving hot food and drinks. There are original gun emplacements and other sights to see
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Europa Point
The southernmost point on Gibraltar with views of the Straits, Spain and North Africa. There is a cafe on site serving hot food and drinks. There are original gun emplacements and other sights to see
The fortifications on and around the site were first built in 1160. The Tower of Homage, its main feature, dates primarily from about 1333 when Abu'l Hassan recaptured Gibraltar from the Spanish
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Castillo Morisco
5 Moorish Castle EstateThe fortifications on and around the site were first built in 1160. The Tower of Homage, its main feature, dates primarily from about 1333 when Abu'l Hassan recaptured Gibraltar from the Spanish
A fascinating collection of flora and fauna.
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Cueva de San Miguel
Saint Michael RoadA fascinating collection of flora and fauna.
Get the ferry to Tangiers/Tetuan in Morocco and/or Ceuta North Africa and spend the day in a traditional Souk
Algeciras station
Get the ferry to Tangiers/Tetuan in Morocco and/or Ceuta North Africa and spend the day in a traditional Souk
Take a boat out into the Straits and see the plentiful and friendly dolphins, whales and other marine life. Tours depart from Marina Bay/Ocean Village
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Dolphin Safari
Take a boat out into the Straits and see the plentiful and friendly dolphins, whales and other marine life. Tours depart from Marina Bay/Ocean Village
An impressive defence system devised by military engineers. Excavated during the Great Siege of 1779-83, these tunnels were hewn into the rock with the aid of the simplest of tools and gunpowder.
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The Great Siege Tunnels
1b Leanse PlaceAn impressive defence system devised by military engineers. Excavated during the Great Siege of 1779-83, these tunnels were hewn into the rock with the aid of the simplest of tools and gunpowder.
During WWII an attack on Gibraltar was imminent. The answer was to construct a massive network of tunnels in order to build a fortress inside a fortress.
World War II Tunnels
Willis's RoadDuring WWII an attack on Gibraltar was imminent. The answer was to construct a massive network of tunnels in order to build a fortress inside a fortress.
Take a trip up into the foothills of the Sierras and visit this quaint typically Spanish town.
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Ronda
Take a trip up into the foothills of the Sierras and visit this quaint typically Spanish town.
Just an hour away is the famous town of Marbella, the hideaway of the rich and famous.
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Marbella
Just an hour away is the famous town of Marbella, the hideaway of the rich and famous.
A beautiful town brimming with beautiful people, home of the super rich. Fantastic restaurants and shopping
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Puerto Banus
A beautiful town brimming with beautiful people, home of the super rich. Fantastic restaurants and shopping
Visit Morocco and enjoy the sights; visit the Souk and sample the local cuisine. Ferries leave regularly from both Algeciras and Tarifa and the crossing generally takes between an hour + and 3 hours
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Tangier
Visit Morocco and enjoy the sights; visit the Souk and sample the local cuisine. Ferries leave regularly from both Algeciras and Tarifa and the crossing generally takes between an hour + and 3 hours
Take a day trip to the Spanish enclave at Ceuta in North Africa. Ferries leave from Algeciras and Tarifa in Spain and generally takes less than an hour to make the crossing
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Ceuta
Take a day trip to the Spanish enclave at Ceuta in North Africa. Ferries leave from Algeciras and Tarifa in Spain and generally takes less than an hour to make the crossing
This building has been the official residence of Gibraltar's Govenors since 1711. It was once a Franciscan Convent, hence it's name. A guard mount takes place at the entrance during the week.
The Convent, Governors Residence
285 Main StThis building has been the official residence of Gibraltar's Govenors since 1711. It was once a Franciscan Convent, hence it's name. A guard mount takes place at the entrance during the week.
Situated on the site of a mosque, the Cathedral was badly damaged during the Great Siege but some of the early structure can still be seen. Circa 1462 it was converted to a Roman Catholic Cathedral.
Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned
233 Main StSituated on the site of a mosque, the Cathedral was badly damaged during the Great Siege but some of the early structure can still be seen. Circa 1462 it was converted to a Roman Catholic Cathedral.
There is a considerable Jewish community in Gibraltar and the Great Synagogue has the distinction of being one of the oldest in the Iberian Peninsula, dating from 1724. Guided tours can be arranged.
Shaar Hashamayim Synagogue
47 Engineer LnThere is a considerable Jewish community in Gibraltar and the Great Synagogue has the distinction of being one of the oldest in the Iberian Peninsula, dating from 1724. Guided tours can be arranged.
Despite its deceptively Moorish appearance the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was not laid down until 1825. General Sir George Don under whose direction the Cathedral was built is buried here
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
5 Secretary's LnDespite its deceptively Moorish appearance the Anglican Cathedral of the Holy Trinity was not laid down until 1825. General Sir George Don under whose direction the Cathedral was built is buried here
This prominent arch was build into the main city wall in 1932 to commemorate the achievements and comradeship of the US Navy and the Royal Navy during the First World War.
American War Memorial
36 Parliament LnThis prominent arch was build into the main city wall in 1932 to commemorate the achievements and comradeship of the US Navy and the Royal Navy during the First World War.
Located at Europa Point, this shrine was originally a mosque and converted to a chapel by the Christians in 1462. There is a museum at the Shrine that depicts its long history.
Shrine of Our Lady of Europa
Located at Europa Point, this shrine was originally a mosque and converted to a chapel by the Christians in 1462. There is a museum at the Shrine that depicts its long history.
Built in 1997, the Mosque at Europa Point caters for the Muslim population of Gibraltar, most of whom originate from Morocco. The Mosque may be visited at certain times of the day.
King Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Mosques
Built in 1997, the Mosque at Europa Point caters for the Muslim population of Gibraltar, most of whom originate from Morocco. The Mosque may be visited at certain times of the day.
The only lighthouse outside the UK regulated by Trinity House. It dates back to 1841 and stands 49m above sea level with a range of some 37km.
Faro de Trinity House
Europa PointThe only lighthouse outside the UK regulated by Trinity House. It dates back to 1841 and stands 49m above sea level with a range of some 37km.
A little dilapidated but here Nelson's fleet were victualled and his body brought from Waterloo. Nearby is the 100 Ton Gun an impressive late 19c super-gun. There are only 2 the other is in Malta
Rosia Bay
A little dilapidated but here Nelson's fleet were victualled and his body brought from Waterloo. Nearby is the 100 Ton Gun an impressive late 19c super-gun. There are only 2 the other is in Malta
Shopping
Main Street
Main StreetThe place to get all your duty free goods
Everything Else
Eastern Beach
The largest and most popular beach in Gib
Arrivals and Departures every day. Car hire available here
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Gibraltar International Airport
Arrivals and Departures every day. Car hire available here
Just over the border into Spain, from here you can travel up into Andalucia. There are good bus links and plenty of car hire vendors
La Línea de la Concepción
Just over the border into Spain, from here you can travel up into Andalucia. There are good bus links and plenty of car hire vendors
You can also catch a ferry to Tangiers and Tetuan Morocco and Ceuta, North Africa from here
Port of Tarifa station
You can also catch a ferry to Tangiers and Tetuan Morocco and Ceuta, North Africa from here
This handsome building was inaugurated in 1793 and houses a remarkable collection of works. There are weekly tours of the Library where you can discover its treasures.
The Gibraltar Garrison Library
Governor's ParadeThis handsome building was inaugurated in 1793 and houses a remarkable collection of works. There are weekly tours of the Library where you can discover its treasures.
Western Beach
A very popular beach, especially with the locals so can be crowded.
Essentials
Morrisons, Gibs largest supermarket, get all your groceries from here, full of well known British brands. Another excellent market is Eroski opp the airport, fresh fruit/veg and many Waitrose brands
ATM (Gibraltar Morrisons)
1 Westside RdMorrisons, Gibs largest supermarket, get all your groceries from here, full of well known British brands. Another excellent market is Eroski opp the airport, fresh fruit/veg and many Waitrose brands
Morrisons
Westside RoadEroski Center
12 Winston Churchill AveThere are also other stores in the Mall providing clothing, laundry, photography, opticians, etc.
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Carrefour
9 Av. de la ColoniaThere are also other stores in the Mall providing clothing, laundry, photography, opticians, etc.
Arts & Culture
Casino Admiral Gibraltar
Enjoy an evening at Gibraltars Casino.
Bowling, Ice Skating and a MultiCinema. A choice of eateries and coffee shops to relax in after all your exertions.
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King's Bastion Leisure Centre
55 Line Wall RdBowling, Ice Skating and a MultiCinema. A choice of eateries and coffee shops to relax in after all your exertions.
The Gibraltar National Museum
20 Bomb House Ln