Gibraltar Travel Guide

Gibraltar is a small British territory located at the southernmost tip of Spain, of which its most famous landmark, the Rock of Gibraltar, is a geographical limestone rock formation located at the tip of the territory. It was considered one of the two Pillars of Hercules by the ancient Romans. Visiting the rock is a fascinating experience due to the inquisitive and borderline aggressive Barbary Apes. Clutch tightly your belongings! Nearby, the Trinity Lighthouse offers good views of the rock, and 100 tonne gun residing in the Napier of Magdala battery serves as a stark reminder of past wars. It is one of two such guns to survive. Gibraltar’s strategic military location meant that it played a role in many skirmishes of the past. Cave lovers will be excited to discover over a hundred different caves, as well as complex networks of tunnels.  Historians can visit the St. Andrews Church of Scotland as well as the many war artifacts, castles and gates throughout the region. For a taste of nature, relax at the Rosia bay, which offers an active party atmosphere and great beach. Offshore excursions include viewing the dolphins of Gibraltar, one of the few dolphin viewing sites easily accessed by Western European visitors. This is the natural breeding ground for several types of dolphins. Visit this active bustling territory for a taste of the many cultural influences and quick excursions.