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Gibraltar is an approximately three square miles peninsula, situated at the southernmost tip of Spain. It is poised between two continents guarding the gateway to the Mediterranean and is one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules. Gibraltar offers multitude of attractions and sightseeing options. |
The coastline is mainly rocky with widespread sea cliffs. The east side boasts unique sand-slopes created by wind-blown sand. The flower and fauna is also in abundance over 380 plant species including several species unique to the island and a staging post for thousands of migrant birds adds a unique charm to Gibraltar’s beauty. With superb Mediterranean weather Gibraltar is an excellent destination for people looking for a bit of Britain under the sun. Here is a list of some of the mosrt interesting sightseeing options in Gibraltar;
1: The Upper Rock Nature Preserve
The Upper Rock Nature Reserve is not just only a serious study area for botanists and bird watchers but also provides tourists with sightseeing activities such as the famous semi-wild apes, caves, tunnels, large military guns and many more sites of historical and geological interest. The Upper Rock Nature Preserve is accessible from Jews' Gate, where you will find: St. Michael's Cave, the Apes Den, the Great Siege Tunnels, and the ruins of the old Moorish Castle. All of these attractions are open daily from 9:30am to 6:30pm.
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2: The Town area The town area is enclosed by inspiring fortress walls, the oldest being those of the Moorish Castle complex. Once you reach the heart of town you can cover the attractions immediately below on foot including The Gibraltar Museum- a must for the visitor with an academic interest in Gibraltar, this includes military and archaeological artefacts especially remain of Neanderthal man, Bomb House Lane- installed in a 14th-century Muslim bathhouse. |
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The Convent and King's Chapel, Main Street, is the official residence of the governor, Queen Elizabeth's representative on Gibraltar. Outside the town gate is the Trafalgar Cemetery, a charming garden blazing with geraniums. Tombstones commemorate many who fell in the battles of Algeciras, Trafalgar, and more.
The South Area
A number of historical sites are found in this area of Gibraltar including the 100 Ton Gun, Parson's Lodge and the bay where Admiral Lord Nelson's body was brought ashore after the Battle of Trafalgar. At the southern tip of Gibraltar you will find the Europa Point Lighthouse built in 1841 by Trinity House and the Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque. The most southerly point in Europe is actually Tarifa, which is in Spain and can be viewed in the distance. Europa Point was one of the two ancient Pillars of Hercules.
The East Side
Although there are few historical sites on this side of the Rock, this is more than made up for by the breath taking views of the sheer cliffs and the fishing village of Catalan Bay nestling beneath. The coastline on this side is rugged and spectacular towards the south. Access to the Eastern side of the Rock is via Devil's Tower Road.
The Bay of Gibraltar
The bay is well known for Dolphin watching, with some of the highest concentrations of dolphins in the Mediterranean. There are 3 species of dolphin that can be seen here; the Bottlenosed, Common and Striped Dolphin. Dolphin watching is more popular than whale watching, as sighting a whale is rare, but possible, including the largest mammal in the world, the Blue Whale. There are numerous dolphin-watching and whale-watching trips on offer for visitors, mainly at Marine Bay or Queensway Quay in Gibraltar. The sea around Gibraltar has a large number of ship wrecks providing good diving for experienced divers.
Source: www.discovergibraltar.com
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