Gibraltar
November 27, 2023
Took a nice excursion of Gibraltar which is a fascinating place. As you climb the rock you see many interesting places as I will only be able to touch below. I hope to go back again some day and fully explore this British Colony on the tip of Spain.
Europa Point
After a nice drive around Gibraltar our first stop was at Europa Point. Europa Point is the southernmost part of Gibraltar where you can see the Europa Point Lighthouse and across to Africa.
St. Michael's Cave
After winding our way up the rock we had spectacular views as we made our way to St. Michael's Cave. The cave is made of limestone in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. They project lights onto the rock formations during a short show that make the rock formations pop.
Tunnels of Gibraltar
Gibraltar's strategic location has always made it vulnerable for attack in time of war. Through the years they have developed a cave system for protection to fend off invaders. We were able to walk these caves dating back into the 1700s with shovels and dynamite. We were also able to walk in the tunnels dug during World War 2 that were more evenly excavated.
Barbary Macaques
The Gibraltar Barbary Macaques are considered the only wild monkeys in Europe. They are wild - but cared for by locals and have a tendency to beg for food and steal the occasional camera. I did not get as close to them as other tourists attempted.
View from the Ship
After my tour I took the opportunity to enjoy the sites of Giraltar from the ship on a beautiful afternoon into early evening..