Gibraltar Holidays
Take a holiday in Gibraltar and find something for everyone
With its breathtaking scenery a Gibraltar holiday offers a huge variety of activities for all interests. Nature enthusiasts will find themselves at home on the iconic Rock with its 500 plant species, and the whole family will be delighted by the famous monkeys of Gibraltar. Dolphins and whales provide magical Gibraltar Holiday memories as they swim and play in the warm waters of the bay, and you can tread in the footsteps of pre-historic man as you explore the haunting St Michael’s Cave, with its stalagmites and stalactites.
For others, a holiday to Gibraltar is all about the shopping. As a VAT-free destination you can snap-up all the latest gadgets and CDs at cut-prices and browse many well-known British stores. If you’d like a more exclusive souvenir to take home with you, watch glass gifts being uniquely hand-crafted in the heart of Gibraltar’s shopping district.
Foodies will discover that Gibraltar Holidays have a diverse mix of cultures provide a tantalising array of cuisines to sample; pick from Moroccan delicacies, Spanish tapas, local seafood or just good old British beef! You’ll also find many familiar food outlets and more sophisticated hotel restaurants, so whatever your tastes, a holiday to Gibraltar will be certain to satisfy your appetite.
With its prime coastal location, a Gibraltar holiday is also a water sports addicts’ dream. Go windsurfing round the rock and take in the scenery as you coast along in the breeze, or make the short drive to Tarifa, the windsurfing capital of Europe. Immerse yourself in a completely different world and go scuba diving over pinnacles, reefs and more than 30 wrecks with one of Gibraltar’s three established diving schools – all of whom cater for beginners. If you’d prefer to stay dry, Gibraltar is an international yachting destination with three marinas and is also a perfect location for fishing, with Conger Eels and tasty bream all there to be caught.
With so much to do it’s easy to see why those who holiday in Gibraltar return year after year. Have a look at our Gibraltar Holiday sightseeing page, to find out more about what this fantastic destination has to offer.