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What to do and see in Gibraltar, Gibraltar: The Best Nature & Parks
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
Overall Ratings
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. 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)!
5. 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.
6. 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!
7. Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park
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4.5 based on 250 reviews
This recently renovated Wildlife Park is found nestled in Gibraltar's beautiful Botanic Gardens. An oasis of tranquility from the bustling town, it is home to a variety of exotic animals. The main message is to highlight the plight of exotic animals caught in the illegal pet-trade and to inspire future generations to care for and help to conserve the environment.
Reviewed By DuckysWife
Animals are looking healthy and many were around the front of their enclosure when we visited lunch time/early afternoon. Staff put some food just outside the fence for the primates to reach, giving you a better up close look at them. Some of the birds talk and are quite noisy. The otters are amusing as they play with pebbles and run up and down. There is seating available if you want to eat or drink or have a rest after the climb up. Not recommended for wheel chair users or large pushchairs as they have narrow walkways and steps. Surprised to see rabbit and guinea pigs, and a (nocturnal) sugar glider. It would be great if the whole of the botanic gardens can be utilised as larger enclosures.
8. Commonwealth Park
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By 901kirstieh
My favourite part of this densely built-up tip of Europe, the landscaping is soft and attractive, and the planting interesting and impeccably well-maintained. Also a convenient traffic-free route from the Queensway Quay marina to the cinema/bowling complex, the Anglican Cathedral and the shops
9. Catalan Bay
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4.0 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By DuckysWife
Excellent beach with lovely sand and very clean. We enjoyed a nice walk along it's length to Caleta hotel. Good to see wheel car users have a flat wooden path to access the water. You can access the hotel via the pink walled steps. Colourful buildings in a quaint little village, what a nice place to live. People were playing football early evening, not many people there at that time in very warm early October. Proprietor at seafront cafe/diner kindly directed us to the path and steps up to the hotel as he was already closed for the day. Car park next to steps down to the beach which is quiet as the road is above.
10. Rosia Bay
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By jim1964fraser - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
we walked to Rosia bay after visiting Europa point , it was a lovely surprise when we walked up to it, a definite place to revisit and somewhere to go to enjoy the sun at that side of the rock
