Looking for things to do at the Rock of Gibraltar? Read on because we loved this little slice of Britain located in the southwestern tip of Europe just south of Spain. Its strategic location as the gateway to the Mediterranean connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea has made Gibraltar a strategic location for centuries.
Gibraltar was never really on our travel radar, but when we found ourselves in Marbella, Spain just 1 hour north of this tiny overseas British Territory, we had to make the trip. We expected to take a quick look around, and then be on our way back to the beaches of Spain, but instead, we stuck around to experience all the amazing things to do in Gibraltar. Including the beaches!
Things to do at the Rock of Gibraltar
If you are planning a trip to Gibraltar, read on to see all the things to do at the Rock of Gibraltar and beyond. With beaches, pubs, history, a nature reserve, and plenty of apes, Gibraltar will surprise you. So step out of the Mediterranean vibe of Spain, and jump into a little bit of Britain. To see car rental comparisons from Spain check out RentalCars.com
- If you don’t want to rent a car, you can visit Gibraltar from Spain on guided day trips.
Where is Gibraltar
Gibraltar is located just south of Spain’s Costa Del Sol on the Iberian Peninsula close to the southwestern tip of Europe. It is separated from Spain by a small 1-mile wide strip of land that has been turned into an airport runway. We stayed at a hotel in Spain just minutes from Gibraltar and walked from the Spanish city of La Línea de la Concepción and arrived at The Rock of Gibraltar within 30 minutes.
Gibraltar is just north of the Strait of Gibraltar and is just 13km (8.1 miles) from Morocco. It is small, but it is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Gibraltar is only 5 km long (3 miles) and 1.2 km wide (and 0.75 miles) but has a population of 35,000.
As a British overseas territory, Gibraltar is technically a part of Britain and certain jurisdictions are under British rule the UN has officially listed Gibraltar as a Non-Self-Governing Territory similar to The Cayman Islands and Bermuda.
The official language is English, making it a nice break from struggling with our broken Spanish. Although almost everyone in Gibraltar speaks Spanish. The official currency is The British Pound, but Euro is accepted as well.
What is the Rock of Gibraltar
I must admit, I didn’t really know what the Rock of Gibraltar…
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