Gibraltar Beaches

beaches in Gibraltar

Gibraltar's beaches can be divided into eastern and western beaches. Those on the east side tend to be sandy with a warmer water temperature from the Mediterranean Sea, while those on the west side are typically rocky and have slightly colder water from the Atlantic Ocean. The beaches are generally praised for being clean, well-kept and with excellent bathing water quality

Eastern Beaches

Eastern Beach
This is Gibraltar's largest beach. It is also fortunate to receive ample sunshine throughout the day.

Catalan Bay
Much smaller than Eastern Beach, Catalan Bay has the charm of a fishing village and is a good place to stroll about and stop for a bite to eat. Catalan Bay was mainly established by the immigration of 30 Genoese fishing families during the Italian diaspora, and the architecture of the area is reminiscent of this. 

Sandy Bay
Not so well known to tourists, Sandy Bay is a small beach enjoyed mostly by locals. It is to the south-east where the rock is sheer. Parking is not a simple matter in this area. It can be accessed by the number 4 and 8 bus that runs from Market Place to Both Worlds and is definitely worth the visit. After the beach eroded in 2013, 50,000 tons of sand was imported from Laayoune in Western Sahara which makes this beach particularly beautiful and special. Sandy Bay contains a small seafood restaurant and a kiosk for ice creams and cold drinks- that are open all throughout the summer season. 

Western Beaches

During the sunset hours in migration period, it is possible you may be able to see the dolphins playing in the distance

Little Bay
This rocky beach has rugged cliffs that meet the water straight on. The cliffs provide a nesting area for birds that prefer such rugged terrain.

Camp Bay
This beach is south-west facing and is the site of a spectacular man-made waterfall. With two restaurants that serve fresh catch of the day fish, and a peppercorn steak that cannot be missed.

Western Beach
This small sandy beach is situated just on the northern side of the runway.