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The impervious Rock of Gibraltar is
situated at the southern tip of Spain, standing guard over the
strait of Gibraltar which divides Europe and Africa. This strategic
position has made it the target of endless attacks, yet despite the
battles, The Rock has stood firm over the centuries resulting in
the well-known English idiom 'as solid as the Rock of
Gibraltar'. Gibraltar has its legendary
beginnings in Greek mythology as one of the Pillars of Hercules,
pushed away from Mount Acho in Morocco by the fabled strength of
Hercules to mark the end of the Mediterranean and the comforting
limits of the world as they knew it. The Rock was ceded to England
in 1713 at the conclusion of the Wars of the Spanish Succession
(along with Minorca and much of what is now Canada) and has
remained a British Crown Colony since despite many Spanish attempts
to regain it, most famously during the Great Siege (1779-83).
Gibraltar has been an irritant in Anglo-Spanish relations ever
since. Situated on a narrow promontory linked to
the end of the Iberian Peninsula by a slender sandy neck, the
British colony of Gibraltar is dominated by the impressive
limestone monolith, and covers an area of roughly two square miles
(6 sq km). The town and its harbour take up the thin coastal strip
to the west overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar and the Atlantic
Ocean, while the steeper eastern side is made up of sheer cliffs
dropping to little beaches on the Mediterranean Sea. The limestone
cliffs are peppered with natural caves, such as the dramatic St
Michael's grotto, as well as a maze of tunnels which were excavated
as a defence system in the 18th century and are now open to
tourists. The upper parts of the sloping
1,400ft-high (426m) rock have been made into a nature reserve to
protect the Rock's natural environment and Gibraltar's most famous
residents, the Barbary Apes. These sociable characters are the only
wild primates in Europe and have lived on The Rock for hundreds of
years, charming tourists with their delightful antics and curious
natures. Legend has it that when the apes leave, Gibraltar will
cease to be British. Today Gibraltar remains a
popular holiday and business travel destination, and gateway to
southern Spain. The Colony has an intriguing culture and
fascinating history along with the bonus of a tax-free environment.
Gibraltar is full of surprises, from its unusual sand and limestone
landscape, to its resident Bay dolphins and a botanical garden to
equal the finest in the world.
Tourist Offices - Gibraltar Tourist Board or the Gibraltar
Information Centre, Gibraltar: +350 74950 or +350 74982 or www.gibraltar.gi
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Entry Requirements
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Visitors requiring a visa to enter Spain
should be aware that by crossing into Gibraltar they have
officially left Spain and will require a new visa to cross back
over the border. Visitors with a multiple entry visa for the UK and
those with indefinite leave to stay in the UK do not require a
separate visa for Gibraltar.
- For Australians -
Australian passport holders require a valid passport,
but no visa is required.
- New Zealand citizens require a passport to enter
Gibraltar. No visa is required.
- US passport holders require a valid passport, but no
visa is required.
- US passport holders require a valid passport, but no
visa is required.
- UK nationals require a passport. Also accepted is a
National ID card issued by the authorities of Gibraltar to
residents of Gibraltar. No visa is required.
Gibraltar Holidays - Currency of Gibraltar
The official currency is the Gibraltar Pound (GIP),
which is divided into 100 new pence. UK notes and coins are also
accepted and have the same value, but Gibraltar Pounds are not
accepted in the UK and any unspent Gibraltar Pounds should be
changed before leaving. Euros are also widely accepted, and foreign
currency can be exchanged at any one of the numerous banks or
exchange bureaux in town. All major credit cards and travellers
cheques are widely accepted, and travellers cheques are best
carried in Pound Sterling.
Gibraltar
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international dialling code for
Gibraltar is +350, except when calling from Spain when 9567 must
precede the local number instead. The outgoing code is 00 followed
by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). City codes are
not required. The local mobile phone operator uses the GSM 900
network and has roaming agreements with all major international
operators. There is at present one Internet cafe in
Gibraltar.
Gibraltar
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Gibraltar over 17 years do not
have to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars
or 200g smoking tobacco; 1 litre spirits or liquers, or 2 litres of
wine and 2 litres of sparkling or fortified wine; and 50g
perfume.
Gibraltar
Holidays & Packages- Tipping Information
A service charge is generally included in
restaurant bills, but it is usual to leave an extra
10%.
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