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About Gibraltar

Gibraltar © Michelle Chaplow An Aerial view of Gibraltar

About Gibraltar

While Gibraltar has much in common with its next door neighbour, southern Spain, it also has a fascinating history all its own as well as special climatic conditions, its own particular geography, and of course a unique culture.

Art is everywhere in Gibraltar © Michelle Chaplow Art is everywhere in Gibraltar © Michelle Chaplow
Public Holidays in Gibraltar

Gibraltar has a total of 12 public holidays. Most of them they share with the UK, a few are unique to Gibraltar and one even adopts the Spanish way.

The Barbary Apes of Gibraltar © VisitGibraltar.gi The Barbary Apes of Gibraltar © VisitGibraltar.gi
Natural History in Gibraltar

The Rock of Gibraltar is a giant slab of jagged Jurassic limestone. It has dominated the Straits of Gibraltar for around 200 million years and of course over such a period has continually changed… More →

The Ceremony of the Keys is performed once a year by the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and re-enacted every Saturday morning at midday by the Gibraltar Re-enactment Association..© Michelle Chaplow The Ceremony of the Keys is performed once a year by the Royal Gibraltar Regiment and re-enacted every Saturday morning at midday by the Gibraltar Re-enactment Association. © Michelle Chaplow
History

When people think of the history of Gibraltar they often think in terms of the bloody 18th century sieges when Spain tried to regain the Rock from the British. However, the history of Gibraltar… More →

Gibraltar at sunset, standing proud in the Mediterranean © Michelle Chaplow Gibraltar at sunset, standing proud in the Mediterranean © Michelle Chaplow
Geography of Gibrltar

Here are a few interesting facts about Gibraltar's unique geographical position and general geography.

Gibraltar enjoys a very favourable climate throughout the year, with mild winters, warm summers and plenty of sunshine © Michelle Chaplow Gibraltar enjoys a very favourable climate throughout the year, with mild winters, warm summers and plenty of sunshine © Michelle Chaplow
Climate

Gibraltar's climate is relatively temperate. If you're travelling to Gibraltar during winter months pack for lows of around 13º C and highs that could reach 18ºC. Only about 30 percent of winter… More →

The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is the historic Anglican cathedral in Gibraltar © Michelle Chaplow The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is the historic Anglican cathedral in Gibraltar© Michelle Chaplow
Language and Culture in Gibraltar

Gibraltar´s long complex history has resulted in it being an extremelly multi-cultural and multilingual town. With people from all different backgrounds, nationalities and religions, Gibraltar is… More →

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