The Port of Gibraltar is located on a peninsula at the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea. Its strategic location, where you can see the shore of Morocco on the other side and the gigantic rocky cape, named the Rock, has made this British territory a very important defense post. You can visit the tunnels dug in “the Rock” to better understand its military vocation. This territory is so small that a road crosses the runway of its airport.
Gibraltar (U.K.) Gibraltar
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| Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Average Maximum | (mminch) | |
| January | 1151 1456 1661 | 1074.25 |
| February | 1153 1457 1762 | 994.00 |
| March | 1355 1660 1965 | 743.00 |
| April | 1356 1762 2068 | 662.50 |
| May | 1660 1966 2272 | 331.25 |
| June | 1865 2271 2678 | 90.25 |
| July | 2068 2476 2883 | 10.00 |
| August | 2169 2576 2883 | 90.25 |
| September | 2067 2373 2679 | 200.75 |
| October | 1763 2068 2373 | 813.25 |
| November | 1457 1762 1967 | 1224.75 |
| December | 1254 1558 1763 | 1746.75 |
Where is located the Port of Gibraltar Cruise Terminal
Cruise ships will dock at the Port of Gibraltar located 1.5 km from the centre of the city. It will take you about 25 minutes on foot to reach Casemates Square.
A shuttle bus goes to the main square in the center of the city for a few euros.
Travelling around the Gibraltar (U.K.) Cruise Port
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public transit bus system is also available and has 5 lines.
local_taxiMany taxis are available at the port. They offer city tours ranging from 90 minutes to just over 2 hours. Generally, these tours are done in minivans that you will share with other visitors. Entrance tickets to the various venues are not included.
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Activities in Gibraltar (U.K.)
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Gibraltar Discount Pass
This pass includes several activities and the cable car.
Landmarks
Rock of Gibraltar
This limestone mountain reaches an altitude of 426 meters. Many trails are laid out there.
Great Siege Tunnels
The Great Siege lasted from July 1779 to February 1783 as the French and Spanish attempted to retake the Rock of Gibraltar. The first tunnels were built there during this period.
Tunnels de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale
Gibraltar was a strategic location during the Second World War. You can visit the tunnels built in the Rock of Gibraltar to understand their roles in the war.
The Apes’ Den
Semi-wild Barbary macaques live on the Rock. They should not be touched or fed. Don’t bring plastic bags with you, as they will want to steal them from you to see if there is food inside.
Europa Point
This lighthouse located on the southern tip of Gibraltar was built in 1841 and offers a view of the sea (and Morocco on the other side on a clear day).
Activities
St Michael Caves
It is possible to visit the caves. These are illuminated and a sound and light show is presented.
Alameda Garden
Opened to the public in 1816, the botanical garden contains several plants and trees from the region as well as specimens imported from elsewhere.
Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park
This wildlife conservation park is home to exotic and endemic animals.
Windsor Suspension Bridge
70-meter-long suspended pedestrian bridge over a 50-meter-deep gorge.
Cable Car
A cable car allows you to quickly get to the top of the Rock while admiring the view.
Beaches
Camp Bay
Small pebble beach on the southwest side of Gibraltar. A swimming pool and children’s pools are also provided.
Eastern side beaches
On the east side of the Rock, you will find some beaches: Catalan Bay, Eastern Beach and Sandy Bay.
