Gibraltar in Gibraltar

Gibraltar

In Gibraltar

Key info about Gibraltar

  • Area

    7sqkm
  • Population

    ~20,000
  • Languages spoken

    English, Spanish
  • Time zone

    GMT+1
  • Country Dialing Code

    +35
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Introduction

The city of Gibraltar basically covers the whole peninsula. Also see the country page of Gibraltar for more information.

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Getting there

By Air

You can fly from London with EasyJet, for more departure destinations it's better to use the airport in Malaga.

Transfer to City

It's walking distance.

By Boat

Gibraltar is frequently visited by cruise ships.

By Road

Just cross the border from La Linea, Spain. Make sure that you bring your passport.

Getting around

Taxi

You find taxi almost only in the main square Case Mates. They are rather expensive.

Bus

There are smaller mini vans and a semi big city bus that drive around Gibraltar.

Foot

Gibraltar is best explored by foot. Make sure to have comfortable shoes since the hills can be quite exhausting.

Living 3 places, average rate 0

Eating 14 places, average rate 2.91

Nightlife 2 places, average rate 3.25

In Gibraltar you find most bars and night clubs around the main square Case Mates and in the marina around the casino. You also find many pubs along the main street starting at Case Mates.

Since Gibraltar is a small place it's hard to find action except Fridays and Saturdays. However, the casiono is open 24/7 and is visited not only by gamblers but also people enjoying a drink.

Experience 7 places, average rate 3.92

Things to do

They offer whale and dolphin safaris from the marina, it could be worth a few hours.

Things to see

Check out the upper rock, either walk, drive or take the cable car.

Visit Europa Point, the most southern tip of Gibraltar.

Shopping

You basically find all the shopping along the main street starting from Case Mates. You also find some shops in the newsly developed Ocean Village Marina.

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