Heritage & monuments
Devil's Tower
Overview
Devil's Tower comprises the remains of an ancient limestone watchtower situated at the base of the Rock of Gibraltar. Travellers visit primarily for its historical and prehistoric context; adjacent to the tower site is a rock shelter where archaeologists discovered Paleolithic stone tools and the fossilized skull of a Neanderthal child.
Getting There
From central Gibraltar (around Casemates Square or Main Street), the site is reachable on foot in roughly 15 to 20 minutes heading northeast. Local buses and taxis run regularly from the centre, taking around 5 to 10 minutes. It is also located just south of Gibraltar Airport (GIB).
Time to Allow
Allow approximately 20 to 30 minutes for a visit. As the watchtower survives only as ruins and the terrain is compact, viewing the remaining stonework and limestone cliffs takes a short amount of time.
When to Go
Visit during daylight hours for good visibility of the cliffside and rock shelter. Summer mid-days can be hot with direct sun exposure, so mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable for walking. The site is rarely crowded with tourists, making it a quiet stop year-round.
Nearby Attractions
You can combine this stop with other northern and eastern sights within walking distance:
- Gibraltar Nature Reserve (0.2 km)
- Eastern Beach (0.4 km)
- Forbes' Quarry (0.5 km)
- St. Theresa's Church (0.5 km)
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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