A iconic limestone promontory located on the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar Rock is a 426-meter-high (1,398 ft) natural wonder that dominates the landscape of Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory on the southern coast of Spain. The rock's sheer vertical face rises abruptly from the Mediterranean Sea, its rugged surface weathered by the elements over millions of years. The upper part of the rock is covered in a lush Mediterranean forest, home to a variety of flora and fauna, including the famous Barbary macaques, the only wild monkeys in Europe. The rock's strategic location has made it a prized military and naval base throughout history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Neanderthals. Today, Gibraltar Rock is a popular tourist destination, offering breathtaking views of the Mediterranean, Africa, and Europe from its summit.
What an amazing place! Highly recommend to visit and see those beautiful monkeys and views. We did whole 16km hike from the bottom and round to the top. Highly recommend not to use the cable car but your legs. You will miss so much if you just use cable car.
Had the taxi experience Gerard was our driver , friendly polite and well knowledgeable about the history and places ,and the Monkeys landmarks etc well worth been up the rock 4 times before this way was far better
Awesome visit to UK, Gibraltar. The Rock of Gibraltar is abrupt and stands out with amazing presence. The views from the rock to Spain and Africa, wild monkeys everywhere, and great dining and shopping in Irish Town made the trip amazing.
Amazing view. Monkeys aren't mean and super chill if you don't mess with them. Wonderful and breathtaking place. A must see in this life time
I was impressed with the amazing views seen from the van tour around the base of and then around the rock. The monkeys were a highlight of my entire Spain trip. There are many terrific shops for tourists. Only bad part is the crazy traffic.
Was always on the bucket list. Was it worth the visit? It was more than OK but that's it. A novelty UK experience on the Med. Prices as dear as central London despite the tax free situation. Food in The Clipper was good Got taxi guide up the rock. Very expensive at PS35 per person with no family deal. Taxi driver made an attempt to give the appearance of being helpful but the facade was obvious. He dumped us out on route down so we could see the WW2 tunnels. Said his waiting for us, from this point, was outside his sales pitch. Not mentioned pre trip!! Gave us vague directions back to the town. He had no map to offer. Got lost. I'd love to have got his name. Necessary trip though up the Rock to see St Martins Cave, skywalk, tunnels, views and the highlight-the monkeys!! Can be done with more effort through cable car and walking. We chose the taxi due to time constraints. Been there, done that. No need to go again.
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What an amazing place! Highly recommend to visit and see those beautiful monkeys and views. We did whole 16km hike from the bottom and round to the top. Highly recommend not to use the cable car but your legs. You will miss so much if you just use cable car.
Had the taxi experience Gerard was our driver , friendly polite and well knowledgeable about the history and places ,and the Monkeys landmarks etc well worth been up the rock 4 times before this way was far better
Awesome visit to UK, Gibraltar. The Rock of Gibraltar is abrupt and stands out with amazing presence. The views from the rock to Spain and Africa, wild monkeys everywhere, and great dining and shopping in Irish Town made the trip amazing.
Amazing view. Monkeys aren't mean and super chill if you don't mess with them. Wonderful and breathtaking place. A must see in this life time
I was impressed with the amazing views seen from the van tour around the base of and then around the rock. The monkeys were a highlight of my entire Spain trip. There are many terrific shops for tourists. Only bad part is the crazy traffic.
Was always on the bucket list. Was it worth the visit? It was more than OK but that's it. A novelty UK experience on the Med. Prices as dear as central London despite the tax free situation. Food in The Clipper was good Got taxi guide up the rock. Very expensive at PS35 per person with no family deal. Taxi driver made an attempt to give the appearance of being helpful but the facade was obvious. He dumped us out on route down so we could see the WW2 tunnels. Said his waiting for us, from this point, was outside his sales pitch. Not mentioned pre trip!! Gave us vague directions back to the town. He had no map to offer. Got lost. I'd love to have got his name. Necessary trip though up the Rock to see St Martins Cave, skywalk, tunnels, views and the highlight-the monkeys!! Can be done with more effort through cable car and walking. We chose the taxi due to time constraints. Been there, done that. No need to go again.
