Things to do in Gibraltar

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.