Gibraltar
Gibraltar is located on the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula. Historically a strategic vantage point and as a result was fought over for hundreds of years. The ‘Rock’ overlooks the Mediterranean. It is one of the remaining overseas UK territories and has a land border with Spain. It is a very popular tourist destination.
Shopping here has its advantages as it is a duty free zone. This makes items such as tobacco and alcohol extremely cheap. There is also a good range of designer shops along the ‘Main Street’.
Catering for the millions of tourists that visit Gib every year there are a large number of bars and restaurants that specialise in a number of different cuisines. The architecture is credited to the different nationalities that have come to live on the rock. There are also several different religious communities that live in harmony and have done for many years. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, Jews and many other denominations.
Gibraltar BeachesGib has splendid weather during the spring and summer months.As it gets colder the temperature never really drops but when it rains the result is usually torrential. The famous ‘levante’ is a large cloud that gathers at the top of the rock and sometimes stays there for days making the weather ‘hot and sticky’.
Gib SightsWith all its history there are several interesting sites that are well worth checking out.Weddings in GibraltarA lot of people want to get Married in Gibraltar, because of the ease offered. Read about what's needed in order to carry out your marriage.Return to homepage
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