Things to do in Gibraltar

25 things to do in Gibraltar

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• Conquer the Mediterranean Steps to the Rock’s summit

  Climb this steep, breathtaking trail from Jews’ Gate up to the Signal Station, with sweeping views of the Strait and Africa along the way.

  Gibraltar Nature Reserve, Upper Rock

• Explore the dramatic stalactites of St. Michael’s Cave

  Venture into a vast limestone cavern filled with multicoloured lights, stalagmites, and stalactites, once believed to be a bottomless chasm.

  Upper Rock Nature Reserve

• Walk the Great Siege Tunnels carved by the British

  Roam the historic corridors dug during the 18th-century siege, lined with cannons and embrasures peering out over Spain.

  Upper Rock, Gibraltar

• Encounter the famous Barbary macaques at the Apes’ Den

  Get up-close with Europe’s only wild monkey population at this rocky outcrop, where they lounge, groom, and sometimes cheekily snatch snacks.

  Upper Rock Nature Reserve

• Stand at Europa Point where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean

  Gaze across the Strait of Gibraltar from this southernmost tip, with the Trinity Lighthouse and the Moroccan coast visible on clear days.

  Europa Point

• Spot the iconic red telephone boxes along Main Street

  Stroll the bustling, duty-free high street lined with British icons, from classic red phone boxes to traditional pubs, feeling a slice of UK in the Mediterranean.

  Main Street, Gibraltar

• Delve into the World War II Tunnels network

  Trek through the extensive underground labyrinth used as a fortress and hospital during WWII, featuring exhibitions and stories of the Rock’s secret wartime role.

  Hayes Level, Upper Rock

• Admire the medieval Moorish Castle and its Tower of Homage

  Visit the impressive remains of a 14th-century fortress built by the Moors, standing guard over the town with sweeping views from the keep.

  Upper Rock, Gibraltar

• Wander the serene Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (The Alameda)

  Relax among subtropical plants, lily ponds, and historic cannon in these lush gardens, originally laid out in 1816 for the governor’s family.

  Alameda Gardens, Gibraltar

• Join a dolphin-watching cruise in the Bay of Gibraltar

  Sail out into the strait to see pods of common and bottlenose dolphins leaping and playing in the wake of your boat.

  Marina Bay, Gibraltar

• Uncover the colourful fishing village of Catalan Bay

  Discover a pocket of old-world charm on the eastern shore, with pastel-hued houses, a sandy beach, and a renowned seafood restaurant, Caleta.

  Catalan Bay, Gibraltar

• Marvel at Gorham’s Cave, a UNESCO Neanderthal site, on a boat trip

  View the dramatic sea cave from the water where Neanderthals lived over 30,000 years ago, part of a World Heritage site with rich archaeological layers.

  Gorham’s Cave, east face of the Rock

• Visit the Gibraltar Parliament building and its ornate chamber

  Step inside the seat of the Gibraltar legislature in a former commercial exchange, admiring the wood-panelled chamber and viewing a session when in session.

  John Mackintosh Square, Gibraltar

• Watch the Changing of the Guard at The Convent

  Observe the ceremonial handover by the Royal Gibraltar Regiment in front of the governor’s official residence, a crisp British military tradition.

  The Convent, Main Street, Gibraltar

• Savour Gibraltarian calentita at a street stall in Casemates Square

  Taste the iconic chickpea flour bread, baked golden and crisp, a staple of local street food best enjoyed fresh from the oven in the lively main square.

  Casemates Square, Gibraltar

• Pay respects at Trafalgar Cemetery, resting place of Nelson’s sailors

  Honour the British seamen who died in the Battle of Trafalgar, buried in a peaceful, shaded cemetery with touching 19th-century headstones.

  Trafalgar Cemetery, Gibraltar

• Walk or cycle across the active airport runway at Winston Churchill Avenue

  Experience the world’s only road crossing a live airport runway, watching planes land and take off just metres away before continuing your journey into Spain.

  Winston Churchill Avenue, Gibraltar

• Ascend the Rock via the Gibraltar Cable Car

  Glide smoothly from the town to the summit in under 6 minutes, drinking in ever-expanding views of the Med, the strait, and the Atlas Mountains.

  Red Sands Road, Gibraltar

• Admire the Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque at Europa Point

  Photograph this striking white mosque with its elegant minaret, a gift from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia, perched at the southern edge of Gibraltar.

  Europa Point, Gibraltar

• Dive the Gibraltar artificial reef system off Eastern Beach

  Snorkel or scuba dive among deliberately sunken vessels and concrete structures that now teem with marine life, barracuda, and octopus close to the shore.

  Eastern Beach, Gibraltar

• Tuck into classic fish and chips at The Gibraltar Rock Fish & Chip Shop

  Enjoy crispy battered cod and thick-cut chips in a retro British-style chippy, a beloved sit-down or takeaway tradition in the heart of town.

  6 Cornwall’s Parade, Gibraltar

• Sip cocktails at Ocean Village Marina as superyachts bob nearby

  Soak up the buzzing nightlife at this glamorous marina complex, where bars and restaurants spill out onto the waterfront with live music and sunset views.

  Ocean Village, Gibraltar

• Browse the historic Garrison Library’s rare book collection

  Step into a hidden time capsule filled with 18th-century naval and military volumes, mahogany shelves, and a wonderful colonial reading room atmosphere.

  2 Library Ramp, Gibraltar

• Visit O’Hara’s Battery, the Rock’s highest point, for 360° views

  Climb to the very top gun battery at 426 metres, explore the Victorian military installation, and scan the horizon from Sierra Nevada to the Rif Mountains.

  O’Hara’s Point, Upper Rock

• Cross the glass-floored Windsor Suspension Bridge in the Nature Reserve

  Step out onto this thrilling 70-metre-long suspended walkway, peering directly down through the transparent floor into a deep gorge in the Upper Rock.

  Upper Rock, Gibraltar