The Rock of Gibraltar sits at the southernmost tip of Europe with a land frontier to Central Spain on its northern front. It rests at the crossroads of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea . The stretch of water that separates Gibraltar from north Africa is called the Strait of Gibraltar and throughout history has played a strategic part in battles fought and won to control the western Mediterranean seaways. Intrinsically linked with the sea, Gibraltar is one of the busiest Ports of Call in the Mediterranean . In the ancient times, right through the age of empires and in the global conflicts of our own century, Gibraltar has stood guard over this Mediterranean , its unique position making it the focus of a continuous struggle for power. This spectacular rock monolith covers a land area of about six square kilometres.

Steeped in history dating back to the glacial period an official rock tour is the ideal introduction to Gibraltar's past and highlights include: St Michael's Cave, the Barbary apes' den, the Moorish Castle and the City Under Siege exhibition. Close to the top, of The rock, one can encouter these apes. A good tour guide can have them on your back or eating out of your hand in no time.

Almost totally surrounded by sea, Gibraltar has five beaches - Catalan Bay , Camp Bay , Eastern Beach , Sandy Bay and Little Bay. Water sports play a large part in Gibraltarian life and centre around its three marinas, Sheppard's Marina , Marina Bay and Queensway Quay Marina. Diving, sailing and dolphin watching are widely enjoyed.