Getting there: From Fuengirola, follow the coastal highway (A-7) all the way south. You’ll reach the Spanish–Gibraltarian border (La Línea de la Concepción) in about 1 hour 30 minutes. A passport or ID card is required to enter. Occasionally, queues may form at the border.
Why go?
A slice of Great Britain on the Mediterranean: dramatic cliffs, caves, monkeys, glass viewpoints and breathtaking panoramas all the way to Africa.
Official tickets
- Nature Reserve Pass: naturereserve.gi (multiple attractions included in one ticket)
- Cable Car: naturereserve.gi/experiences/cable-car (note: possible maintenance closures)
How to get up the Rock
Two tried-and-tested options:
- Minibus “Rock Tour”
- Small-group minibuses depart from Gibraltar town or near the border, offering a 1.5–2 hour guided loop.
- Comfortable, informative, no hiking required. Drivers share stories and take you to all major viewpoints.
- Typical stops include: St. Michael’s Cave Great Siege Tunnels Apes’ Den (Barbary macaques) Often also the Skywalk and Windsor Suspension Bridge
- Cable Car + walking
- The cable car takes you straight to the Top Station, from where you can explore on foot.
- A more flexible and active option, but requires more walking and elevation gain.
Note: To access the main sites on the Upper Rock, Nature Reserve ticket is required. Many minibus tours already include this—always confirm when booking.
What will you see?
- Michael’s CaveA spectacular limestone cave with modern light and sound installations; easy to walk through.
- Great Siege Tunnels 18th-century tunnels carved into the rock, with exhibits and amazing views over the bay.
- Apes’ Den (Barbary macaques) Europe’s only wild macaque population. ⚠️ Do NOT feed or touch them— this is illegal and fined. Protect bags and food; they are clever “pickpockets”.
- Skywalk & Windsor Suspension Bridge — this is illegal and fined. Protect bags and food; they are clever “pickpockets”.
- Europa Point - The southernmost tip of Gibraltar, lighthouse included — on clear days you can see Africa.
- Main Street & Casemates Square A lively pedestrian zone with cafés, shops and historic buildings.
Official tickets
- Nature Reserve Pass: naturereserve.gi (multiple attractions included in one ticket)
- Cable Car: naturereserve.gi/experiences/cable-car (note: possible maintenance closures)
Tips from our own experience:
- Documents - Always carry a valid passport or ID. Gibraltar is not in Schengen, so border checks apply.
- Money: Local currency: Gibraltar Pound (GIP) and British Pound (GBP). Euros are widely accepted but exchange rates vary. Cards work almost everywhere.
- Phone & Internet: Roaming charges may apply. Turn off data roaming or check your provider’s rates beforehand.
- Timing: Border queues can be long during late afternoon/evening peaks. Best to arrive early and leave not too late.
- Clothing & Gear: Wear comfortable shoes and light layers — it can be windy at the top. Bring water. Keep bags zipped — the monkeys love snacks.
Shopping:
Gibraltar feels “duty-free”, but compare prices and respect Spanish import limits for alcohol/tobacco when returning.