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Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the strait where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic. It offers unique natural and historic sights, including the massive Rock of Gibraltar, St. Michael's Cave, and the Moorish Castle.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)
- Best season
- Feb, Apr–Jun
- Time zone
- Europe/London
- Sights covered
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Nature
Gorham's Cave
A cave on the coast of Gibraltar where traces of Neanderthals living some 30,000 years ago were unearthed. Home to remarkable evidence of prehistoric humans, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.
Temples & religious sites
Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque
This mosque stands at Europa Point, the southernmost tip of Gibraltar, looking out across the Strait of Gibraltar toward Morocco. It offers a striking view where Europe and Africa meet.
Nature
Bay of Gibraltar
A bay at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, connecting through the Strait of Gibraltar to the Mediterranean Sea. It's a great spot to relax and take in sweeping ocean views.
Castles & palaces
Moorish Castle
This medieval fortress in Gibraltar retains its walls, gate, and towering keep. The tower is visible from almost anywhere in Gibraltar, making it one of the territory's landmarks.
Nature
St. Michael's Cave
A cave located in Gibraltar. Visitors come here to see its striking natural scenery.
Temples & religious sites
Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned
A Roman Catholic cathedral in Gibraltar. As the seat of the Diocese of Gibraltar, it serves as the center of the local Catholic faith.
Museums & galleries
Gibraltar Museum
A museum introducing Gibraltar's history, culture, and natural history, opened in 1930. It also houses the remains of 14th-century Moorish baths.
Zoos & aquariums
Gibraltar Botanic Gardens
A botanic garden in Gibraltar spanning about 6 hectares, set on the hillside below the Rock Hotel. It's a lovely place for a leisurely stroll among a wide variety of plants.
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