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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

Gibraltar
Gateway airport
Gibraltar International Airport (GIB)
Best season
Feb, Apr–Jun
Time zone
Europe/London
Sights covered
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Gorham's Cave

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.

Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque

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.

Bay of Gibraltar

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.

Moorish Castle

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.

St. Michael's Cave

Nature

St. Michael's Cave

A cave located in Gibraltar. Visitors come here to see its striking natural scenery.

Cathedral of St. Mary the Crowned

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.

Gibraltar Museum

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.

Gibraltar Botanic Gardens

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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Average temperature by month

5-year average

12° Jan
14° Feb
14° Mar
16° Apr
19° May
22° Jun
25° Jul
25° Aug
23° Sep
19° Oct
16° Nov
14° Dec

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