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Rock of Gibraltar
Tickets: book ahead or walk in?
The Rock itself is open access; you pay only for cable car or cave tickets.
Timed entry
No
Typical price
Free
Busiest
Midday, cruise ship days, summer months
Quietest time
Early morning or late afternoon
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon, when the macaques are most active and the temperature is most pleasant. Avoid the summer months of July and August due to crowds and heat.
Budget tips
Entry to the rock itself is free, but the gondola and guided tours are paid. The Beijing cable car to the top costs around 30 pounds, while hiking to the top saves money and allows free movement along the trail.
Recommended for
Nature lovers, Families with children, Hikers and trekkers, Photographers
Plan your visit
4-5 hours
About
Quick facts: At the top of this limestone rock lives the only wild population of Barbary macaques in Europe, estimated at around 300 individuals. A tunnel stretching over 50 kilometers has been carved inside the rock, making it one of the densest tunnel systems in the world.
Highlights: The macaques are known for lowering the ropes of soldiers patrolling the path, so the army has to guard against them stealing equipment. Visitors often see mothers nursing their young right on the edge of the cliff, just above the waters of the strait.
Insider tips
- Do not carry open bags or plastic bags, the macaques will try to take your food or sunglasses
- Wear sneakers with good grip, the trails are steep and in places slippery from limestone
- Come at sunrise when the rock is almost empty and wild goats can be seen on the cliffs
- Bring a map of the tunnels, it is easy to get lost inside because the corridors look identical
Practical info
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