Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a small but distinctive British Overseas Territory on the southern edge of the Iberian Peninsula, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic approach. Its landmark limestone Rock, compact town centre and strategic position at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar give it a character that feels both British and Mediterranean.

The main settlement, Gibraltar town, concentrates much of daily life around Main Street, Casemates Square and the surrounding historic lanes. Key visitor destinations include the Rock of Gibraltar Nature Reserve, the Upper Rock viewpoints, St Michael's Cave, the Great Siege Tunnels, the Moorish Castle and Europa Point at the territory's southern tip.

Despite its small size, Gibraltar offers a varied landscape of steep limestone slopes, sea views, botanical gardens and small beaches such as Catalan Bay and Eastern Beach. Its history spans Phoenician and Moorish periods, Spanish control and more than three centuries under British rule, leaving a dense mix of fortifications, tunnels and military heritage alongside a modern financial services and shipping sector.

The territory is also known for its Barbary macaques, the only free-ranging wild monkey population in Europe, and for views across the Strait to the mountains of North Africa. Its duty-free shopping, marinas and events add to its appeal for day visitors and short stays.

Gibraltar International Airport sits close to the town centre, and the land border with Spain connects it to the wider Andalusia region by road. Within the territory, walking, taxis, private transfers, chauffeur services and buses make it convenient to move between the airport, hotels, business districts and major sights.