Gibraltar Cruise Port Guide Info

Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory, known for the Strait of Gibraltar that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, is located on the south coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The cruise terminal is located about 1.5 kilometers from the town center, or a 15-minute walk which makes it easy for cruise passengers to get around. The cruise terminal is modern and consists of a large terminal building where you can find a tourist information office, shops, restrooms, cafeteria, telephones, and places to sit and relax. 

Outside the building, there is a taxi rank, but there are also shuttle buses offered to take you into the town for a small fee. The downtown area is beautiful to explore and is full of restaurants, cafes, bars, and shops. The main highlight of Gibraltar is the famous Rock of Gibraltar rising 426m above the sea level, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the whole territory of Gibraltar. The most popular way to reach the top of the Rock is by cable car, and taking a cable car ride represents one of the highlights of every Gibraltar cruise. The cable car station is located 2.7 kilometers from the cruise terminal (a 30-minute walk), but if you are in a hurry, the best option is to take a taxi to get you there. It might be crowded at the base station, so always consider buying the tickets in advance or booking a shore excursion with your cruise line (several tours are taking you to the Rock). 

The Rock of Gibraltar is famous for the Barbary Apes, the only wild monkey population in Europe, and once you reach the Rock, you can find these little creatures all over the place. They are already used to people’s presence, but it is not recommended to get close to them due to safety reasons.

The view spreading from the top of the Rock is breathtaking, and worth climbing. At the top Cable Car station, there is a cafeteria, so you can grab a bite or a coffee before you continue your way down to the St. Michael’s cave, another natural treasure of the Rock. The cave system is a part of the Nature Reserve that covers a large part of the Rock and is one of the key points of interest in Gibraltar.

The Upper Hall of the cave is impressive and often hosts concerts and other events due to its extraordinary acoustics and sound and light system. 

Some other landmarks of Gibraltar include the Gibraltar National Museum and the Great Siege Tunnels, ideal sites to visit for history lovers. 
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