Gibraltar - Wikipedia
WEBGibraltar (/ dʒ ɪ ˈ b r ɔː l t ər / jih-BRAWL-tər, Spanish: [xiβɾalˈtaɾ]) is a British Overseas Territory and city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Bay of Gibraltar, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean (Strait of Gibraltar).
Gibraltar | Location, Description, Map, Population, History, & Facts ...
WEB4 days ago · Gibraltar, British overseas territory occupying a narrow peninsula of Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast, just northeast of the Strait of Gibraltar, on the east side of the Bay of Gibraltar (Bay of Algeciras ), and directly south of the Spanish city of La Línea. It is 3 miles (5 km) long and 0.75 mile (1.2 km) wide and is connected to ...
Visit Gibraltar | The Official Gibraltar Tourist Board Website
WEBOfficial Gibraltar Tourist Board website everything you need to know to plan your visit to Gibraltar.
Gibraltar Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Key Facts. Flag. Covering an area of only 6.7 sq. km, the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is located at the southern edge of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Previously a part of Spain, the British gained control of this strategic plot of land in 1704 and have held on to it ever since.
History of Gibraltar - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Gibraltar, a small peninsula on the southern Iberian coast near the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea, spans over 2,900 years. The peninsula has evolved from a place of reverence in ancient times into "one of the most densely fortified and fought-over places in Europe", [1] as one historian has put it.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Gibraltar - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Gibraltar, Europe: See Tripadvisor's 86,762 traveler reviews and photos of Gibraltar tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Gibraltar. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Gibraltar travel - Lonely Planet | Europe
WEBGet to the heart of Gibraltar with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Explore Gibraltar holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
14 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Gibraltar
WEBDec 27, 2023 · Long famous as the "key to the Mediterranean," Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory. Overlooking one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, the "Rock of Gibraltar," as it's still often known, rises out of the sea on the east side of Algeciras Bay and is linked to mainland Spain by a narrow isthmus.
Gibraltar profile - BBC News
WEBGibraltar profile. 19 May 2023. The British overseas territory of Gibraltar, a limestone outcrop on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula, occupies a commanding position at the western gateway ...
12 Amazing Things to Do in Gibraltar - Travel Notes & Beyond
WEBAug 17, 2023 · 1. The Rock of Gibraltar is one of the two “Pillars of Hercules” The Strait of Gibraltar spans between the mythical Pillars of Hercules. The northern pillar is the Rock of Gibraltar at Gibraltar, and the southern pillar is the Jebel Musa peak, in Morocco.
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