Explore Gibraltar
Gibraltar is located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. It is most famous for The Rock of Gibraltar, a 426 meter high limestone rock rising out of the sea. The rock can be seen for many miles. It is home to the Barbary Apes, a type of tail-less macaque which are the only wild monkeys in Europe.
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Language Spoken
The national language Is English.
Currency & Time Zone
Gibraltar Pound
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 11.00 GBP (R238.09), and a three course meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 50.00 GBP (R1082.22).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 3.00 GBP (R64.93), and an imported beer around 2.75 GBP (R59.52).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 3.30 GBP (R71.43), and then 2.00 GBP (R43.29) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
There are busses available to get around. An adult one way bus ticket is £1.80 (R38.99) or a day pass will be £2.50 (R54.15).Things to do in Gibraltar
The best places to visit in Gibraltar are The Rock of Gibraltar, St. Michael,s Cave, Apes Den, Upper Rock Nature Reserve, and Gibraltar Cable Car.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders require a visa to enter Gibraltar.