Top Things to do in Gibraltar
7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Gibraltar That You Shouldn't Miss
Rising up as an indomitable peak at the gateway between Spain and the African coast, Gibraltar is a unique destination with a life that goes beyond its surface. The monolithic Rock of Gibraltar entices tourists with its lush greenery and the friendly Barbary Macaques ubiquitous to the area. Beneath its looming exterior lay the Galleries, a veritable labyrinth of underground passageways running through the Rock. Above ground there is also plentiful tax-free shopping, as well as numerous beaches.
Restaurants in Gibraltar
1. In2Adventures
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5.0 based on 80 reviews
Welcome to In2Adventures, Gibraltar's Adventure destination. We incorporate the best of our amazing Gibraltar playground to offer you a range of options to meet your requirements. Try our Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) experience, Monster SUP and snorkelling. We also offer canyoning, hiking and Via Ferrata guided adventures . Enjoy something different in the sun!
2. Rock Escape Rooms
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5.0 based on 123 reviews
Rock Escape Rooms offer the increasingly popular and exciting activity of escape rooms in Gibraltar. Players have 1 hour to work together to crack codes and decrypt riddles to escape the room! A thrilling and also memorable activity for anyone.
Reviewed By panddda
We did all 4 games during our 6 day stay in the Holiday Inn Express which is right next door - just a small door between some little industrial units, 10 mins walk from the main town. Travelling with teen boys, we found there weren’t so many things in Gibraltar that was of interest to them so this was the highlight of their trip, and not messed up in any way by Covid restrictions! We enjoyed and completed all the games, with only a few clues, and they’re suitable for beginners or experienced gamers alike. Some fun unique tasks and I liked that they generally flowed well so it wasn’t too difficult to work out which bit to do next. I’d definitely recommend!
3. Garrison Library
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 272PeterS272
The Garrison Library is an amazing and delightful survival in an atmospheric colonial building beautifully preserved and presented. But wait! There's more - it is also a perfectly functional and functioning research library, full of treasures, which are open to consult and visitors are assisted by the friendly and helpful staff. I was able to spend a productive and enjoyable several hours there and it was the highlight of my two days in Gibraltar. Visit, even if only to admire one of the remarkable relics of Britain's colonial past.
4. The Gibraltar National Museum
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4.5 based on 433 reviews
National Museum of Gibraltar.
Reviewed By Mason74471 - Marilleva 900, Italy
We had a fantastic time at this museum. Deceptively large, very well presented and an affordable price.We particularly enjoyed the Neolithic exhibition and video( which my daughter insisted on watching three times) .The Arab baths were fascinating .The full scale model of Gibraltar fascinated my teenage son and there were all sorts of curiosities to pique the interest of anyone( mummies, snakes in jars, Japanese armour etc) The lady at reception was lovely and clearly enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the museum.Two other staff we met in the museum were equally kind , knowledgable and enthusiastic .It was a pleasure to see museum staff proactively engaging with visitors in a non intrusive way. They even pointed me in the right direction for assistance with a ticket problem I had for other sites which was successfully resolved.I would suggest visting here first before anywhere else, in order to put anything you see after in context.
5. Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (The Alameda)
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4.5 based on 898 reviews
The Botanic Gardens are open from sunrise to sunset 7 days a week. Please note NO dogs are allowed within the Gardens.
Reviewed By BritishTraveller123 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Situated close to the lower cable car station these gardens are an absolute delight, they are like a Tardis as the relatively small entrance hides a large green area, well planted and colourful with bougainvillea providing a rainbow backdrop. He gardens are on a hill with some steps but there are wheelchair friendly routes as well. The park has an open air theatre and also a wildlife area (although this was closed when we visited) There are monuments, statues and carvings throughout the gardens and plenty of placed to just sit and watch eh world go by.
6. Mediterranean Steps
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4.5 based on 669 reviews
Though this walk is not fit for the out of shape, the Mediterranean Steps promise wondrous views to reward hikers who complete the climb.
Reviewed By Jaffa54 - Swansea, United Kingdom
Don't kid yourself that this is going to be a nice stroll! Walking up is for youngsters not retired people like me ( although I'm fit and go to the gym regularly), walking down is bad enough so beware. The path is irregular with loose stones, rocks as steps in places and wobbly rope hand rails in the most dogey places. If you are determined you want to walk it I suggest that you walk down it rather than up it as the view is the same. The entire route could be described as a big J as you land up walking up hill at either end with the steepest steps up the long climb to O'Haras's battery. If you just want to enjoy the view then just go straight to O'Haras's battery as that is the highest point on the rock and forget about the steps, if you decide to walk it take water and make sure you have good stout footwear on as well as making sure you have a mobile phone on you incase you twist your ankle or have something more serious happen to you. Last word on it is walking up the steps is a macho thing not a sensible thing - you've been warned!
7. Alameda Wildlife Conservation Park
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4.5 based on 250 reviews
This recently renovated Wildlife Park is found nestled in Gibraltar's beautiful Botanic Gardens. An oasis of tranquility from the bustling town, it is home to a variety of exotic animals. The main message is to highlight the plight of exotic animals caught in the illegal pet-trade and to inspire future generations to care for and help to conserve the environment.
Reviewed By DuckysWife
Animals are looking healthy and many were around the front of their enclosure when we visited lunch time/early afternoon. Staff put some food just outside the fence for the primates to reach, giving you a better up close look at them. Some of the birds talk and are quite noisy. The otters are amusing as they play with pebbles and run up and down. There is seating available if you want to eat or drink or have a rest after the climb up. Not recommended for wheel chair users or large pushchairs as they have narrow walkways and steps. Surprised to see rabbit and guinea pigs, and a (nocturnal) sugar glider. It would be great if the whole of the botanic gardens can be utilised as larger enclosures.
