Best things to do in Gibraltar

Entering Gibraltar

You can get to Gibraltar by crossing the border and crossing the airport.

For EU citizens, only a passport is sufficient. A valid passport is required for non-EU citizens. You can find more on their site in  the FAQ .

Currency in Gibraltar

Payment in Gibraltar is made in Gibraltar Pounds. You could pay by card everywhere and there was no need to exchange money in advance.

Where to get tickets

Tickets can be purchased at the venue and online.

You can buy a ticket online at BuyTickets.gi . You can get there from GibraltarInfo.gi .

I recommend starting your visit to Gibraltar in the morning, maybe around 8:00 AM. In the afternoon it is very hot and crowded with tourists.

They can be purchased locally in two places:

• By the cable car
• At the entrance gate - if you walk or pay for a taxi (you can't buy a cable car ticket here)

The entrance to the complex (for pedestrians and taxis) is next to the "Pillars of Hercules".

Cableway

The cable car is located in the middle of the peninsula. He will take you up the hill and drop you off at a restaurant.
There is a large parking lot next to the cable car. 

If you have paid for the cable car but it is not running, e.g. due to bad weather, you can request a refund. A taxi will then take you to the top of the hill (which you have to call/pay) or you can walk up the hill. You can buy a ticket to Gibraltar at the entrance to the area in the middle of the hill.

How to get to Gibraltar from Malaga

If you are in Málaga and plan to visit Gibraltar as part of, for example, a day trip, there is a bus between Málaga and Gibraltar.

The bus will take you from Málaga to La Linea De La Concepcion bus station . This is a station right next to the border with Gibraltar. You can easily get there and back with Alsa.com . Look for the connection Málaga => La Linea De La Concepcion (and vice versa for the return trip). Connections run every second hour.

I recommend leaving in the morning so that you can be in Gibraltar by 8:00 (Gibraltar is full of people in the afternoon). The return bus should be the penultimate one to make sure you get back.

From the bus station, it is a 10-15 minute walk to the border with Gibraltar. 

How to plan your trip

You can find a map of Gibraltar here .

If you take the cable car to the top, you will get off at the restaurant. From here I recommend the following route:

• Skywalk
• O'harr's battery 
• Optional - if you like panoramas and "mountain trails", it is possible to walk the "Mediterranean Steps". If you went up by cable car, you will go downhill. The trail ends at the entrance to the area at the "Pillars of Hercules". Afterwards, you can go up the hill towards the cave of St. Michaela.
• Cave of St. Michael
• Queen's Balcony
• Windsors Bridge
• Apes Den - if you like monkeys, there are a lot of them here
• The Great Siege Tunnels
• WW2 Tunnels
• Moorish Castle
• From here you can go down to the cable car

If you have decided to go up on foot and start at the entrance to the area at the "Pillars of Hercules", I would recommend the following route:

• For those who like rock trails:
  • Set off on the "Mediterranean Steps". The route is flat and the last part is quite uphill and demanding.
  • From there, direction to O'harr's battery and Jeskini St. Michaela
• If you don't want to sweat right at the start, I recommend going to Jeskyně St. Michaela
• O'harr's battery
• Skywalk
• Charles V Wall
• Windsor Bridge
• Ape's Day
• The Great Siege Tunnels
• WW2 Tunnels
• Moorish Castle

If you plan to go with children (and maybe a stroller), not all of them are suitable for this. The hatched paths on the map are stairs (the stairs at the "Charles V wall" are really steep and there are a lot of monkeys) or unpaved paths.

Skywalk

The Skywalk in Gibraltar is a glass observation deck located on top of the Rock of Gibraltar. It offers a breathtaking 360° panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea, the Strait of Gibraltar, the northern coast of Africa and Spain.

There are also groups of monkeys (and if you're not careful, they'll steal your food while enjoying the beauty of Gibraltar and taking a break 😂).

Cave of St. Michaela

Cave of St. Michaela in Gibraltar is a complex of limestone caves with a rich history that has served as a dwelling, sanctuary and concert hall.

Inside this cave, they alternately project different colors and it is thus possible to see an "angel" on one formation. I recommend to visit.

O'Hara's battery

This is an artillery battery. It is possible to walk through the entire complex (ammunition storage, engine room, sights, etc.), which is located under this giant battery. There are also lots of explanations and historical information.

Tunnels from the 18th century

These tunnels that stretch inside Gibraltar contain holes (embrasures) towards the city of Gibraltar and its surroundings. In these openings there are cannons or they are only used for a view towards the outside of the city. There is countless historical information about what the tunnels were used for. This is one of the most interesting things in Gibraltar.

Tunnels from World War II

Similar to the aforementioned tunnels, these ones date back to World War II. The tunnels are incredibly extensive. If you like history, I recommend visiting.

Moorish castle

The Moorish Castle of Gibraltar is an impressive medieval fortification that rises on the eastern side of the Rock of Gibraltar. It dates back to the 12th century and has undergone many sieges and reconstructions throughout its history. Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction and offers breathtaking views of Gibraltar. You can climb the stairs to its top.

Where to go for a meal

A good restaurant is located at the exit of the cable car at the top of the hill. They have fairly good prices here and the view is beautiful. There are also toilets here.

Where to find monkeys

Gibraltar is home to a colony of Barbary macaques, the only wild monkeys in Europe known for their audacity and intelligence.

They can be found in the following places:

• Skywalk
• Charles V Wall
• Apes Day
• Sometimes they play at the entrance to the cave of St. Michaela