
Gibraltar is just a bus ride from Tarifa – once you get there you will be entering an Overseas Territory of the UK so to get through Customs and onto the Rock you will need your pass port. Most of Gibraltar is a designated nature reserve, which is home to around 250 Barbary Macaques, the only wild monkeys in Europe.
As you climb higher on the Rock you will enjoy spectacular views over Europe and Africa. You can also visit the Great Siege tunnels and St. Michaels Caves, set 300 metres above sea level and an amazing example of what time and water can do to limestone.
When you’re leaving, don’t forget that electronic goods, cigarettes and alcohol are cheaper than in Spain due to Gibraltar’s tax free status. The official currency is Pounds Sterling but you shouldn’t have any trouble spending your Euros if you don’t get round to changing them.
Getting there:
You can get a bus direct from Tarifa to La Linea, the border with Gibraltar (which is also the airport runway!) From there you just walk through the border checkpoint and that’s it, you’re in Gibraltar.
Map
Useful contacts:
Visit Gibraltar
tel: +350 20074950
Website
Don’t forget: Your passport, duty free limits!