Tourist Attractions in Gibraltar

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Gibraltar

Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps

About Gibraltar

The city-state of Gibraltar is located in the most strategic place on the planet – at the exit from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Ocean. Many people come here to see Africa while standing in Europe. You can explore the city not only in the wider world, but also by climbing the cliff that rises ginormously in the middle of the peninsula. This is the main attraction of Gibraltar. For tourists there is plenty of space – observation decks with picturesque views, a reserve with rare monkeys, labyrinths of tunnels, suspension bridge.

Taking into account the geographical position of the city, there were many bloody battles and wars in its history, that’s why a large number of bastions, casemates, fortress walls, fortifications and defence posts have been preserved here. Most of them have been restored and are available for inspection.

The most interesting and beautiful places for walking. Photos and brief description.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Gibraltar

Rock of Gibraltar

 4.4/5

2347 reviews

It occupies most of the country’s territory. Height – 426 metres, length – 5 km, width – 1200 metres. It is about 200 million years old. It consists of limestone rocks, which are eroded over time and caves are formed. There are more than 100 of them, the largest and most visited is St Michael’s Cave. A part of the rock is part of the reserve, its most valuable inhabitants are Berberian mahout macaques and partridges. Tourists are attracted by a unique labyrinth of tunnels carved into the rock in the XVIII-XX centuries.

Magots

This species of narrow-nosed, tailless macaque is a symbol of Gibraltar. It is the only place in Europe where they live in a natural environment and enjoy complete freedom – they molest tourists, steal food and break into homes. The Apes Den reserve is located on the rock. You can observe and photograph the Magots, but it is forbidden to feed them. According to legend, as long as the monkeys are alive, Gibraltar will remain in British possession, so they are loved and protected.

Ocean Village

 4.5/5

2834 reviews

Resort complex with perfectly developed infrastructure. It includes a 5-star hotel “Sunborn”, residential apartments, a large office centre. On the seafront there are many boutiques of the most fashionable brands, restaurants and bars, night clubs and casinos, other cultural and entertainment facilities. The marina in the area has more than 300 berths and accepts vessels up to 100 metres long. Boat trips along the Iberian Peninsula are popular.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Gibraltar International Airport

 4.3/5

1644 reviews

The take-off and landing of airliners at the local airport is quite a spectacular sight. The fact is that due to the lack of space, the runway is very short – 1,828 metres – and is surrounded on both sides by the sea. It also crosses Gibraltar’s busiest motorway. It has to be blocked by barriers to let another aircraft through. Because of the proximity of the strait, the weather in the area is unpredictable. But despite all the difficulties, the airport receives up to 30 aircraft every week.

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Catalan Bay

 4.4/5

472 reviews

This is the name given to the bay at the eastern foot of the cliff, the sandy beach and the village on the shore. The local beach is the second largest in Gibraltar, but the most popular among tourists and residents of the peninsula. Its history dates back to the XVII century. Today it is a picturesque, very clean and well-appointed recreation area with cafes and restaurants specialising in seafood. Nearby there is a car park and a bus stop. The Caletta Palace Hotel is a short walk away.

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Grand Casemates Square

 4.1/5

7 reviews

It takes its name from the soldiers’ stone barracks built during the British colonisation period. Today they have been converted into a crafts and arts centre. The perimeter of the square is surrounded by museums, cafes and bars, and souvenir shops. In the centre is a monument dedicated to the soldiers of the Gibraltar Regiment. It is also home to the Health Authority building. The square is always noisy and crowded. Various festivals, concerts and celebrations are held.

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John Mackintosh Square

 0/5

Since 1940 it has been named after a well-known Gibraltar merchant, philanthropist and philanthropist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was previously known as the Market Square. It dates back to the XIV century. Today it houses the main buildings of the city – the City Hall and the Parliament, as well as the Tourist Information Centre. Since 1992 it has been the venue for official celebrations of Gibraltar’s National Day on 10 September.

The Gibraltar National Museum

 4.3/5

248 reviews

It was opened in 1930. The museum expositions display the main stages of Gibraltar’s history. There are remains and tools of primitive people, exhibitions from the Phoenician to the British period. As well as extensive collections of weapons from different times, printed matter and lithographs, local flora and fauna. The museum complex includes unique Moorish baths of the XIV century. There is a small souvenir shop.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Cathedral of St Mary the Crowned

 4.3/5

397 reviews

The centre of the Catholic faith in Gibraltar. It dates back to the 15th century, the time of Spanish rule. After the Great Siege, the building was badly damaged. The Governor offered to rebuild it to replace part of the land belonging to the church. It was used for the redevelopment of Main Street. In 1820, the clock tower was completed. The statue of a soldier at the entrance to the cathedral was received as a gift from the British Army Corps, the Royal Engineers.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Trafalgar Cemetery

 4.3/5

470 reviews

The first burials appeared in 1798. Although the name of the cemetery is connected with the legendary battle of 1805, officially only 2 of its participants are buried here. But there are several dozen unmarked graves, which may well belong to British sailors. Basically, on the territory of the small cemetery are buried those who died in other battles of 1801-1812. As well as victims of several fever epidemics that occurred in the early 19th century.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Gibraltar Botanic Gardens

 4.5/5

1474 reviews

Date of foundation – 1816. The area is 6 hectares. About 2 thousand interesting species of tropical vegetation and trees are represented here. Some of them are over 200 years old, including Dragon Tree, Pinia Pine, Olive Tree. There is a Summer Theatre, a Wildlife Park with exotic animals, an Italian Dell Garden with ponds and waterfalls, a children’s playground. There are also monuments to General Elliott and the Duke of Wellington.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Moorish Castle

 4.1/5

1505 reviews

Originally erected in the 8th century and radically rebuilt 6 centuries later. It is considered to be the largest defence structure of the Moorish period in Europe. It is located in the north-west of the rocky massif. It consists of surviving fortress walls, gates and a 100 metre high tower. The walls of the complex are dotted with potholes from cannonballs and artillery fire. Today there is a museum, but only the 4 rooms at the top of the tower are open to the public.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:15 PM

Rock Gun Battery

 4/5

15 reviews

One of Gibraltar’s main military components, the coastal artillery, has now been turned into a tourist attraction. On top of the cliff is the O’Hare Battery. Its main exhibit is a powerful 9.2-inch gun. The southernmost battery, Harding’s Fort, built in 1859, contains a 12.5mm gun weighing 50 tonnes. Princess Anne’s 18th century battery consisted of 9 guns, with 5.25-inch guns added in the 19th century, 3 of them in enclosed towers, 1 underground.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Great Siege Tunnels

 4.6/5

479 reviews

Gibraltar’s unique defence system. The maze of tunnels was built in 6 weeks by the British to defend against the combined forces of Spain and France in 1779-1783. They were carved by hand on the north side of the cliff. It was largely due to the cannons moved here that England was able to win. During the Second World War, the tunnels were greatly expanded. Today there are exhibition halls where cannons, mannequins of soldiers and other exhibits of military history are displayed.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:15 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:15 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:15 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:15 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:15 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:15 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:15 PM

World war tunnels

 4.2/5

186 reviews

The siege tunnels were continued in the war years of the 1940s and their total length was 50 kilometres. They served as shelters for local residents and also housed warehouses with ammunition, ammunition and provisions. Today, only some of them are available for tourists, converted into a military museum, serve as a place for exhibitions and theatre performances. Most of the labyrinth still belongs to the military leadership and is closed to the public.

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Saint Michael's Cave

 4.6/5

19367 reviews

A mesmerising work of masterful nature. The largest of hundreds of caves in the Rock of Gibraltar. Located at an altitude of 300 metres. Famous for its huge stalactite formations, which look fantastic in the light of multi-coloured spotlights. It has 3 entrances and exits, numerous halls on different levels. In the largest of them classical music concerts are held. In the lower caves is an underground lake. Traces of cavemen and rock paintings have been discovered here.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:45 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:45 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:45 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:45 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:45 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:45 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:45 PM

Mediterranean Steps

 4.7/5

417 reviews

The route is recommended for trained tourists only. It was created by the British military in the 18th century as a communications system. The steps were used to access defence posts and firing points on the cliff. The trail starts at the Hercules Pillars, passes through the nature reserve, along the eastern side of the cliff, and ends at its very top, near the batteries of O’Hara and Lord Airy. It is 1,800 metres long. The steps were reconstructed in 2007.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Windsor Suspension Bridge

 4.6/5

720 reviews

The opening took place in 2016. The bridge was built over a 50-metre gorge on the territory of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. Its length is 71 metres. On both sides it is firmly attached to the rock walls with the help of large supports installed at a depth of 12 metres. But still there are slight vibrations when passing through, which adds a portion of thrill to the fascinating walk. But the mesmerising views of the city and seascapes below make you forget your fear of heights.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:45 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:45 PM

Gibraltar Cable Car

 4/5

9566 reviews

Connects the city centre with the top of the Rock of Gibraltar. It was opened in 1966 and has been modernised several times since. The lower station is located near the botanical garden. The length of the road is 673 metres. The journey time is 6-7 minutes. The cabins are designed for 30 people. Near the upper station there are several observation platforms, a cafe, a souvenir shop. The trip includes a stop at the middle station, near the Monkey’s Lair, but only from November to March.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM

Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Europa

 4.2/5

62 reviews

A great lookout point from where you can see the African coastline in clear weather. The southernmost point of the peninsula. Here rises the lighthouse of Trinity, built in the XIX century and now operating. The light from it is visible to all sea vessels passing along the strait. Since 1994 it is fully automated. There are also other noteworthy objects – a mosque, a Catholic chapel, a monument to General Sikorsky who died in 1943, coastal artillery guns, a large children’s playground.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed