This is Gibraltar's largest beach. It is also fortunate to receive ample sunshine throughout the day.

Within the Botanic Gardens, the Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park offers refuge to rescued animals and endangered species. This small but vital sanctuary participates in international breeding programs and raises awareness about wildlife conservation. Visitors can encounter lemurs, tortoises, reptiles, and birds in a carefully maintained natural setting.

King's Bastion Leisure Centre contains a two screen cinema, an arcade, a six lane bowling alley, rock boulder park, fitness gym, the cannonball store for collectable toys & gifts, a kids soft play area and a large events arena.

Gibraltar airport statistics of Passenger movements, Aircraft movements and Cargo for years 2014 to 2021.

In the table below listed at the destinations currently or recently served by direct flights to and from Gibraltar Airport. The table list destinations in the UK, and Morocco.

There are three species of dolphin commonly found in the Bay and Strait of Gibraltar. They are the Common Dolphin, the Striped Dolphin and the larger Bottle-nosed Dolphin. There are numerous dolphin-watching trips on offer and it is not unusual to be able to see these fascinating creatures close up in their natural environment.

Art Galleries in Gibraltar include John Mackintosh Hall, The House of Sacarello and the Fine Arts Studio, Local Art Exhibitions can also be found in the City Hall.

In Gibraltar the following events take place throughout the month. Every Monday to Friday. The Integral Yoga Centre runs a full programme of Yoga classes at 33 Town Range. Everyone is welcome. More information on 956 741 389.

Gibraltar has plenty to offer for its more energetic visitors. The Rock is being promoted as an international yachting centre. There are already three major marinas to meet the needs of virtually every pleasure craft imaginable. The most modern marina is at Queensway Quay with 121 berths.

You will need a passport to enter Gibraltar unless you are an EU citizen with a valid national identity card. Citizens from many countries are required to obtain a visa before entering Gibraltar.

Gibraltar is so small (about 6 square kilometres) that getting around town - and around The Rock, in general - is a feasible option, if you have the time and energy.

Find tourist offices in Gibraltar at the following locations: Casemates Square, Airport Arrivals Hall, Gibraltar Coach Terminus, Gibraltar Cruise Terminal, Frontier

Judging from the number of sports and leisure associations in Gibraltar, this must be one of the most action-packed rocks in the world.

Traditionally, British ex-pats living in nearby Spain have flocked to Gibraltar to bank and to shop for those tastes of home such as Cheddar cheese and tea bags. The latter are now freely available in Spain but the ex-pats still flock to the Rock for a different shopping experience.

Gibraltar is a multi-racial community so it follows that its range of restaurants reflects the tastes of its inhabitants. Running parallel to Main Street is the pedestrianised Irish Town that is well worth a visit with its historic coffee houses, specialist ironmongers, Irish pubs and attractive restaurants.

These are Gibraltar's official public holidays.

Property in Gibraltar is in high demand for a number of reasons. In the first place, space is extremely limited. Secondly, many of the newer developments fall into the high quality, luxury category and are sought after by both locals and outsiders alike. And finally, thanks to a wonderful climate and favourable tax situation this rock is highly attractive to those wishing to relocate themselves and their wealth.

There is certainly no lack of things to do or places to visit during your stay in Gibraltar. Below we list some of the key sites to visit. Detailed information on all these can be obtained from any of the Gibraltar Tourist Board Information Centres. Tel: +350 20045000. Fax: +350 20074943 Email: [email protected]

There is no shortage of places to go in the evening. Hotel cocktail bars offer comfortable and sophisticated surroundings for a quiet drink or not so quiet, jazz performance or other live band. For a more informal evening, almost every street in town has wine bars and lively cosmopolitan pubs. Later you might dance into the small hours at one of Gibraltar's trendy disco pubs or enjoy a flutter at the Casino.

The Rock of Gibraltar is a giant slab of jagged Jurassic limestone. It has dominated the Straits of Gibraltar for around 200 million years and of course over such a period has continually changed and evolved. The porous limestone ensures that the Rock always has a plentiful water supply. So when nearby Spain is often arid and brown the Rock will be lush and green.