A Rich History to Explore
The Rock of Gibraltar stands proudly at the southern-most tip of the Iberian Penninsula. The limestone ridge is 5km long and up to 1.6km wide and rises to 426m above sea level. Along the western side is the modern town of 30,000 inhabitants who are a culutural melange of British, Jewish, Genoese, North African, Portuguese, Spanish, Maltese and Indian. Together they have created a modern thriving territory with a vibrant economy attracting global investment.
Main Street Attractions
The main throughfare which runs from Casemates Square to the Govenors Residence is known as Main Street. This bustling street is lined with shops, pubs and restaurants and despite the undeniably British feel there is a distictly Mediterranean laid back feel - enhanced by the occasional lilt of Spanish caught in the air.
If you're looking for discounted cigrattes, cigars, alcohol or luxury goods then this is the place to start. Be sure to bargain as you'll always find that discounts to the advertised prices are available.
An Ideal Base for Yachts
Thanks to Gibraltar's unique nautical advantages it has become an increasingly popular destination for the registry of yachts.
Tax Free Fuel - save 40% on av European prices
Cat 1 Red Ensign Status
Free from Spanish Matriculation tax
- No VAT on the sale or purchase of your boat
And there's and more...
- The Gibraltar Museum - fascinating insight into the history of the Rock from Neolithic times to the present day.
- The Upper Rock and Monkeys - no trip to Gibraltar would be complete without a trip up to the top of the Rock. This stunning nature reserve is a vital staging point for migrating birds as well as being home to St Michael's Cave and the Great Seige Tunnels.
- Gibraltar International Airport - only 5 minutes walk from Marina Bay
- Europa Point - the southernmost point in Europe and site of Gibraltar's Mosque.