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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Rising up as an indomitable peak at the gateway between Spain and the African coast, Gibraltar is a unique destination with a life that goes beyond its surface. The monolithic Rock of Gibraltar entices tourists with its lush greenery and the friendly Barbary Macaques ubiquitous to the area. Beneath its looming exterior lay the Galleries, a veritable labyrinth of underground passageways running through the Rock. Above ground there is also plentiful tax-free shopping, as well as numerous beaches.
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1. The Rock of Gibraltar
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4.5 based on 7,309 reviews
Reviewed By djcanham - Dorset, United Kingdom
Booked the taxi tour with Chris who was was great, he was very informative, knowledgeable, friendly and had a good sense of humour. Views were amazing and it was fab to see all the monkeys.
2. St. Michael's Cave
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4.5 based on 3,366 reviews
Reviewed By patkennedy42 - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
a wonderful place gift shops cafe, toilets, very quiet well kit a wonderful place to listen to music now that they have developed a small concert hall here.
3. Apes Den
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4.5 based on 1,412 reviews
Reviewed By MarmadukeBlue - Rolleston on Dove, United Kingdom
Took the Cable Car to the top of the Rock and was met by a family of apes as soon as I stepped off. The apes are very friendly but some people need to read the rules regarding feeding and should not be surprised when a troop takes great interest in them! This is a great way to spend a day up on the Rock as the Cable Car ticket price incorporates additional visits to the many attractions.
4. Garrison Library
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 272PeterS272
The Garrison Library is an amazing and delightful survival in an atmospheric colonial building beautifully preserved and presented. But wait! There's more - it is also a perfectly functional and functioning research library, full of treasures, which are open to consult and visitors are assisted by the friendly and helpful staff. I was able to spend a productive and enjoyable several hours there and it was the highlight of my two days in Gibraltar. Visit, even if only to admire one of the remarkable relics of Britain's colonial past.
5. Upper Rock Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 685 reviews
Reviewed By Rob121618 - West Malling, United Kingdom
A trip to the top of the Rock and the Upper Rock Nature Reserve is a must if you are staying in Gibraltar for the first time. It offers fantastic 360 views and an abundance of wildlife (including the famous Barbary Monkeys)!
6. The Gibraltar National Museum
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4.5 based on 433 reviews
National Museum of Gibraltar.
Reviewed By Mason74471 - Marilleva 900, Italy
We had a fantastic time at this museum. Deceptively large, very well presented and an affordable price.We particularly enjoyed the Neolithic exhibition and video( which my daughter insisted on watching three times) .The Arab baths were fascinating .The full scale model of Gibraltar fascinated my teenage son and there were all sorts of curiosities to pique the interest of anyone( mummies, snakes in jars, Japanese armour etc) The lady at reception was lovely and clearly enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the museum.Two other staff we met in the museum were equally kind , knowledgable and enthusiastic .It was a pleasure to see museum staff proactively engaging with visitors in a non intrusive way. They even pointed me in the right direction for assistance with a ticket problem I had for other sites which was successfully resolved.I would suggest visting here first before anywhere else, in order to put anything you see after in context.
7. Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (The Alameda)
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4.5 based on 898 reviews
The Botanic Gardens are open from sunrise to sunset 7 days a week. Please note NO dogs are allowed within the Gardens.
Reviewed By BritishTraveller123 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Situated close to the lower cable car station these gardens are an absolute delight, they are like a Tardis as the relatively small entrance hides a large green area, well planted and colourful with bougainvillea providing a rainbow backdrop. He gardens are on a hill with some steps but there are wheelchair friendly routes as well. The park has an open air theatre and also a wildlife area (although this was closed when we visited) There are monuments, statues and carvings throughout the gardens and plenty of placed to just sit and watch eh world go by.
8. The Great Siege Tunnels
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4.5 based on 1,545 reviews
Reviewed By yetti1 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit if you’re in Gibraltar, fascinating insight into life during the great siege , a must for history buffs
9. Mediterranean Steps
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4.5 based on 669 reviews
Though this walk is not fit for the out of shape, the Mediterranean Steps promise wondrous views to reward hikers who complete the climb.
Reviewed By Jaffa54 - Swansea, United Kingdom
Don't kid yourself that this is going to be a nice stroll! Walking up is for youngsters not retired people like me ( although I'm fit and go to the gym regularly), walking down is bad enough so beware. The path is irregular with loose stones, rocks as steps in places and wobbly rope hand rails in the most dogey places. If you are determined you want to walk it I suggest that you walk down it rather than up it as the view is the same. The entire route could be described as a big J as you land up walking up hill at either end with the steepest steps up the long climb to O'Haras's battery. If you just want to enjoy the view then just go straight to O'Haras's battery as that is the highest point on the rock and forget about the steps, if you decide to walk it take water and make sure you have good stout footwear on as well as making sure you have a mobile phone on you incase you twist your ankle or have something more serious happen to you. Last word on it is walking up the steps is a macho thing not a sensible thing - you've been warned!
10. Ocean Village
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4.5 based on 907 reviews
Welcome to Ocean Village, a mixed use Residential, Commercial & Office resort nestled between two stunning marinas and the Rock of Gibraltar. Shore side entertainment for both Marina Bay and Ocean Village marinas is varied and colourful from a choice of two Casinos to popular nightsclub Dusk, as well as a full spectrum of restaurant fare ranging from Italian to Indian, plus well loved brands like Wagamama and Pizza Express. The world's first five star yacht hotel, Sunborn Gibraltar, is berthed in Ocean Village to serve a discerning clientele and brings a striking centrepiece to our thriving, picturesque marina community. Centrally located only a short walk from the Gibraltar Cruise Terminal, five minutes from Casemates Square on Main Street and ten minutes from the Spanish border, Ocean Village is easily accessible on foot for all. We hope you have a wonderful visit!
Reviewed By terryporter5 - Warwick, United Kingdom
A lot of restaurants and two casinos [run by the same company] Brunos near the Sunborn hotel have a long happy hour early evening and full of happy people. Ocean Village is a short walk from most of the hotels in Gibraltar so do not get a taxi.
