In 1969, after trying to pursue a quick marriage in England or France, John Lennon and Yoko Ono tied the knot in a brief ceremony at the British consulate in Gibraltar. The royal couple spent less than two hours in the British protectorate before flying to Amsterdam for their wedding reception. If the curious couple wanted to stay in Gibraltar, they could still visit the Rock, play with the African monkeys, and explore the other small treasures of the area. Tourists today will find Gibraltar full of attractions. With a total area of less than six square kilometers, Gibraltar is dense, compact and easy to explore.
Here are the top tourist attractions in Gaditano
1. The rock A symbol of international strength, the Rock of Gibraltar marks the gateway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean and between Europe and Africa. Just 14 km separate Gibraltar from the northern tip of Morocco, so the narrow strait overlooked by Petra has long been considered powerful. to put The Muslims occupied Gibraltar in the medieval, followed by the Spanish and later the British (who used Gibraltar for an important naval establishment starting in the early 1700s). The rock itself, a dramatic quarter mile east of sea level, is as important in geography as it has been in culture. A limestone promontory formed by the collision of plates into the Mediterranean Sea, cutting it off from the ocean. This giant tank eventually dried up before flooding the estuary to fill the sea bed. With excellent views both from the water and from mainland Spain, Calpe Rock is a well-known, though least worthwhile, tourist attraction.
2. Barbary Bee. Although they are mistaken for monkeys, these monkey tails have made a lesser name for themselves in Gaditan. There is a debate as to whether these macaques, the only free-ranging primates in continental Europe other than humans, were introduced from Mauritania by the British (in an attempt to domesticate them), by the Spanish, or by the Moors before them. Although they got the Gaditan from North Africa, these wild but friendly monkeys live on the crest of a cliff in an area known as the Beehive. It has been said that the British will rule Gibraltar as long as the monkeys live on the Rock, so the government will take special care to ensure the future of these adorable macaques. Tourists often feed the monkeys, and the less timid macaques will sometimes climb up willing humans. Barbary apes are generally semi-wild apes, so that, even if they are used to humans, they are still dangerous and should be approached with caution.
3. St. Michael in the Cave. The geological formations continue into the Earth as this cave goes deep into the Gaditan Rock itself. Although the stalactites and stalagmites are not as heavy as in some of the caves in mainland Spain, the fact that these caves even exist is truly new. The rock of Gaditan is not as solid as you probably thought! In fact, one of the larger caves is often used as a performance space due to its interesting acoustic qualities and large size. Tour Guide Caves are available for a small fee.
4. Great siege of tunnels. Even in the Rock itself tunnels are used by the British in defense against the attacking Spaniards who tried to recapture Gibraltar in the 18th century. Details of military history are available from tour guides.
5. Cable Car Ride. For under 10 coins, tourists can take a cable car to top rock where monkeys live and wait for lures. The views of Morocco during the ride (and after you reach the top) are truly camera worthy. Climbing into a cable car will give you a sense of scale that taxi rides can’t. While climbing, they are trying to design a bridge between Gibraltar and Morocco: a civil engineers is seriously considered.
6. Moorish castle. Commemorations of the Mohammedan rule of Iberia from 700 to 1400 include the “Tower of Homage” and a house gate dating from the 14th century. Although the remains themselves are unimpressive, records indicate that this was once one of the largest castles in the region. The upper floor of the tower has been restored and adapted to the time of the fictitious “artificial adaptation.”
7. Main Street workshops. Although you’ll have to plow your way through the city’s popular shopping malls, there are plenty of cheap thrift stores in this town. Alcohol, perfume, and other souvenirs are particularly popular with British visitors, but more exotic items are also available, including many North African items. Silk, pottery, cashmere, rugs, and many other items are handmade.
8. Europa Point. For a slightly more tranquil view of the Gaditan coast, visit Europa Point, where the red and white city welcomes you to the very tip of the territory. The lighthouse, now automated, was built in 1841 by the British as a ship for a growing fleet of ships.
In addition to these attractions tourist, there are several corner muscle, comfort restaurants, and nightclubs jumping around in Gaditano.
