7 must do’s in Gibraltar

When we were in Málaga, we decided to visit Gibraltar, a small British colony. We spend a whole day in the city. Here are my must do’s when in Gibraltar.

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1) Grand Casemates Square

Gibraltar has 2 squares and one of them is the Grand Casemates Square. From there you can discover the city. The city has a mix of Spanish and English influences. You’ll see Spanish houses, red telephone booths, and busses.

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2) Moorish Castle

You can also visit the Moorish Castle if you want. But the ones I saw in Portugal were more impressive.

3) Rock of Gibraltar

Gibraltar is known for its large rock. The rock has a height of 426 meters and gives an amazing view of the area. The rock has been a strategic place throughout history. Only the British could conquer Gibraltar and its Rock. Since 1713 it’s been an official British area.

Sad Fact: Our camera got broken on that trip so some photos have this blue/green shine.

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4) Apes Den Gibraltar

The Rock is also home to Apes Den; a colony of monkeys. Legend says that when the monkeys will leave the Rock, the British people will leave the area.

Warning: It’s forbidden to feed the monkeys! You can get a fine of 500 pounds!

Warning: Don’t get too close to the monkeys as they can bite! One monkey even bit my mother. She was lucky she did not get rabies.

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5) St Michael’s Cave

St. Michael’s Cave is a cave in the Rock of Gibraltar. Water slipped into the rock and made beautiful caves just like the St Michael’s Cave. This cave is 60 meters deep and is a great spot to cool off in the summer!

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6) Europa Point

Europa Point is the most southern point of Gibraltar. From this point, you can even see Morocco. It’s only 22 km from that point!

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7) Gibraltar Airport

When entering the area from Spain you’ll have to pass the runway from the airport. So bizarre. We had to wait until a plane took off before we could enter the city. Very special!

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