Gibraltar is located in southern Spain on the Strait of Gibraltar on an area of about 7 square kilometres. Gibraltar is special, because the area is part of the territory of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. You feel secure when visiting this English town with the added advantage of the Spanish sun. Gibraltar is known because of it's so-called "Monkey Rock", this is definitely worth a visit because this is the only place in Europe where you can experience wild Barbary macaques. The official language is English. Spain has in past centuries repeatedly tried in vain to recapture Gibraltar.

The border between Spain and Gibraltar is very short, only about 1 kilometre. On the Spanish side is the town of La Linea de Concepcion. The Andalusians call the Rock of Gibraltar El Peñon, just like the rock of Ifach in Calpe on the Costa Blanca near Alicante. You must familiarize yourself with your car hire Gibraltar, however in Gibraltar English tourists do not need to worry because left-hand traffic laws prevail in Gibraltar!

There is plenty to see in Gibraltar. Not only the famous monkeys on the rock, there are also different bunkers and fortifications from the rocks turbulent history that are worth visiting. It is also a good starting point to make enjoyable trips by car to, for example, Marbella to Seville.