Rock of Gibraltar

Welcome to the Rock of Gibraltar, a spectacular and sprawling limestone landform that towers over the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. Standing at a mighty 426 meters high, 'The Rock' has been a symbol of stability and power…

Atop the dramatic pillar of the Rock stands the brand-new Skywalk, perhaps the best place to experience the 'true majesty' of this landform. To reach this point, many choose the cable car, which whisks you up 412 meters in just…

A short walk down from the Skywalk brings us to what is arguably the most famous attraction on the Rock: the 'Majestic' St. Michael's Cave. …

As you descend the steep roads carved into the side of the Rock, you will almost certainly encounter the world-famous Barbary Macaques. These are the only 'wild' monkeys in Europe, though since they live in a nature reserve, they…

For those not faint of heart, the Windsor Suspension Bridge offers a unique way to experience the Rock's rugged beauty. Suspended 71 meters across a 'gaping 160-foot deep gorge,' this brand-new bridge is an eye-catching feat of…

The Rock is 'honeycombed with tunnels,' but the Great Siege Tunnels are the most extraordinary. In the late 18th century, Gibraltar was subjected to the 'longest siege in British military history'—a three-and-a-half-year campaign…

Towards the bottom of the Rock sits the 'spectacular' Moorish Castle, a captivating reminder of Gibraltar's rich Islamic history. The territory was under Islamic control for over 700 years—far longer than either Spanish or…

As we conclude our tour of the Rock of Gibraltar, we find ourselves back where we began, perhaps with a deeper sense of why this 'stubborn little piece of old England' has been so fiercely defended for centuries. We have climbed…

As we conclude our tour of the Rock of Gibraltar, we find ourselves back where we began, perhaps with a deeper sense of why this 'stubborn little piece of old England' has been so fiercely defended for centuries. We have climbed…