Cheap Flights to Gibraltar

Discover Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a self-governing territory located on the southern end of the Iberian peninsula, by the entrance of the Mediterranean. It has a total land area of less than 7 square kilometres, and a population of 30,000 inhabitants. The sovereignty of Gibraltar is a major point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations, as Spain asserts a claim to the territory. However, the locals have overwhelmingly rejected proposals for Spanish sovereignty in 1967 and 2002. Under the law and constitution of the country, Gibraltar governs its own affairs, although some powers, such as defence and foreign relations, remain the responsibility of its mother, the United Kingdom.

What to see & do

Rock of Gibraltar – probably the most famous destination in Gibraltar after its resorts, the Rock of Gibraltar is a monolithic limestone formation located off the south-western tip of Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula. The Rock is Crown property of the United Kingdom, and borders Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is known in the ancient times as one of the Pillars of Hercules, and was known to the Romans as Mons Calpe. It was one of the pillars, along with the Mons Abyla in Africa, which pertains to the two points that marked the limit to the known world, a myth originally fostered by the Grecians and Phoenicians.

Moorish Castle – the Moorish Castle is a relic of the Moorish occupation of Gibraltar, which lasted for 710 years. It was built in the year AD 711, when the Berber chieftain Tariq Ibn-Ziyad first landed on the Rock of Gibraltar that still bears his name. The historian Al-Maqqari wrote that upon landing, the chieftain burned all his ships. Today, the principal building called the Tower of Homage still stands, along with the upper part of the tower where former occupants' living apartments and a Moorish bath is located.

St. Michael's Cave – the Old St. Michael's cave is the name of the limestone caves located in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It is the most visited of the more than 150 caves found inside the Rock of Gibraltar, receiving almost a million visitors per year. Apart from the structures, the stalactites, and the stalagmites, the cave is known for its Cathedral, the largest chamber in the system. It was converted into an auditorium due to the chambers national acoustic properties. According to experts, these properties enhance and blend tones into a uniform and faithful rendition of sound. It is, however, a small auditorium which can only house a 100 people.

Catalan Bay – the Catalan Bay is a small bay and fishing village in Gibraltar, located on the eastern side of the Rock away from the main city. It hosts the second-biggest sandy beach in Gibraltar, and is very much popular to locals and tourists for its fine sand and clear waters.

How to get around

Gibraltar is short of seven square kilometres, which means it is pretty small to be covered by foot. Take note though, that some if not most of the roads here are steep, so walking on these areas will be quite straining. If preferred, travellers may take a taxi ride around the city, or even use minibuses – which are a bigger variation of taxis. Meanwhile, cars are mainly used by locals and by visitors from Spain, which is directly connected to Gibraltar via Cadiz.

How to get there

The Gibraltar International Airport is the only airport serving the whole of Gibraltar. The airport is located to the territory's northern region, with its runway placed perpendicular to the road connecting Spain and Gibraltar. Daily scheduled flights to and from London, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, and Marrakech are all available from the airport. If looking for other flights, travellers may just head out to Spain and peruse the Malaga Airport or the Jerez Airport.