Manchester to Gibraltar

There’s sun, sea, sangria and…a massive dose of Britishness. Gibraltar holidays feature a generous helping of English eccentricity along with special touches of Spanish flair. In addition to being part of the British Overseas Territory, Gibraltar has been home to British post boxes since 1713, tapas bars, afternoon tea, and long sunny days on the Mediterranean coastline. At just over 7 kilometres square, Gibraltar is Europe’s southernmost nation state.

Gibraltar holidays will certainly include a stroll around the rocks, which boast a 426-metre high limestone peak studded with Neanderthal caves and networks of underground military bunkers. The Rock of Gibraltar is a Unesco World Heritage Site that dates back 200 million years. On the top of the mountains stands an oasis of lush greenery, a wildlife reserve that’s home to Gibraltar’s famous Barbary monkeys. In spring, Gibraltar is at the centre of huge bird migrations, including butterflies, that migrate from Africa to Europe. Gibraltar is less than 25 kilometres away from Morocco, giving it a strategic position, not just for humans, but also for immigrant birds. Abounding wildlife watching opportunities are provided by the whales and dolphins passing beneath the surface of the sea in great numbers.