Stand on top of the Rock of Gibraltar and you feel as if you were on top of the world. Europe is at your feet. Africa fills one horizon, while the gates to the Mediterranean and the Atlantic are on either side.

The silent journey to the top of the Rock by cable car rewards you with a truly breathtaking view. From a height of 430m you will see the African coastline, where the waters of the Atlantic meet the Mediterranean, Spain’s Costa del Sol and a panoramic view of the City far below, the quays, marinas and bays.  Stroll the quiet path to St Michael’s Cave and you will be alone with nature.

The Rock of Gibraltar is honeycombed with a number of manmade tunnel systems, which reflect the centuries of conflict faced by Gibraltar during its many sieges.

Although some tunnels remain in use by the military today, it is possible to visit many that were previously closed to the public.

The spectacular natural caverns of St Michael’s Cave begin about 350m above sea level and descend into the Rock.

Visit the Apes’ Den, home to some of Gibraltar’s famous Barbary Apes, the only free-to-roam primates in Europe. According to legend, if the Apes leave Gibraltar it will cease to be British.

Dating back to the 11th century, this “Tower of Homage” is all that remains of the original castle complex that once stretched all the way down to Casemates Square, at the north end of Main Street.

The Moorish Castle Complex is made up of various buildings, gates, fortified walls and its most dominant features, The Tower of Homage and The Gate House. The former is an impressive sight, clearly visible to all visitors, not only because of its striking construction but also because of its dominant and strategic position.