Holiday Ayo - Gibraltar located in southern Spain is a British overseas territory and is known as the "key to the Mediterranean". Although small in size (4km), there are so many things you can do here. Thousands of international tourists visit every year and if you have an up coming trip check out our essential places you should see before leaving Gibraltar.

1. The Rock of Gibraltar

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Gibraltar has numerous tourist attractions and The Rock of Gibraltar is right up there with the most famous. This huge rock looms high over Gibraltar and you can reach the top by taxi, car or cable car. You will be rewarded with spectacular views for miles around!

If you go to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar you will get to see wild monkeys! Look at most postcards of Gibraltar and you will see it is famous for its Barbary macaques, the only monkeys living wild in Europe.

There are more than 300 monkeys in this area but a word of caution, they might look cute but be careful with your belongings as monkey have been known to bite and also steal belongings.

2. Europa Point

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No trip to Gibraltar would be complete without going to Europa Point. Here you will get views of Algeciras Bay and the Africa! You'll also be able to see a 19th-century lighthouse, Harding Battery, the Mosque of The Custodian of the Holy Mosques and the old chapel of Nuestra Señora de Europa.

3. O'Hara's Battery

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Climb to Gibraltar's highest point - over 400 meters high and you will find the ruins of O'Hara's Battery. Originally built in 1890, this military fort was never used but now offers incredible views from the top of the Rock. You will need to be in good fitness to reach the top.

4. The Moorish Castle

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If you wander down the main shopping street you will be able to catch a glimpse of the old Moorish Castle. This castle was built in the 8th century and has been destroyed and rebuilt over time. The ruins are in good condition and original features still remain like the tower. 

5. St. Michael's Cave

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The St. Michael's Cave complex includes over 150 small caves in The Rock of Gibraltar. Tickets can be brought to enter the caves where you can walk and see some spectacular limestone sights, walkways and tunnels.

There are lots of small chambers open to walk through, and accessible by a series of small holes and steps. You might not believe this but, concerts, ballet and performances also take place in the Cathedral Cave with seating for over 400 people!