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The Mediterranean Steps

The Mediterranean Steps take the walker from Jews’ Gate on the southern end of the Nature Reserve at 180m above sea level, up towards O’Hara’s Battery at 419m, close to the summit of the Rock. The path runs mainly along the eastern side of the Rock, an area that is comprised primarily of cliffs and low Mediterranean scrub. During the summer months it’s advised to go early in the morning or after 7pm due to the heat. Enjoy stunning first class views of the Bay of Gibraltar, with the backdrop of Africa.

On reaching the crest of the Rock, the visitor finds an impressive view across the Bay, the Strait of Gibraltar, Windmill Hill, Europa Point, the Great Sand Dune, Gibraltar's east side beaches, the Mediterranean Sea and the Spanish Costa del Sol. and the Strait beyond. Immediately to the south lies Lord Airey’s and O’Hara’s Batteries. The 9.2 inch guns at these emplacements were installed at these sites during WWII, and were last fired by the Royal Gibraltar Regiment in 1972. From here, where the walk ends, we can either retrace our steps, or preferably follow the road down to St. Michael’s Cave or on towards Prince Philip’s Arch, where there is a pack of Barbary Macaques.
From its ancient caves to its modern marinas, every corner of Gibraltar holds a story waiting to be discovered, inviting visitors to experience Gibraltar’s history on a journey through time and across cultures.
St Michael’s Cave, long believed to be bottomless, has interested visitors to Gibraltar ever since the days of the Romans. It is an unique tourist attraction located within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve in Gibraltar.
The Mediterranean Steps - Enjoy stunning first class views of the Bay of Gibraltar, with the backdrop of Africa.
The beautiful Alameda Botanic Gardens were established in 1816 and comprise some 6 ha of Mediterranean and subtropical garden.
The Gibraltar Museum houses an extensive and fascinating array of cultural and natural history collections, prints, paintings and drawings, and objects.
All aboard to visit the Dolphins. See these wonderful creatures in their natural habitat. Without doubt this is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the Straits of Gibraltar.
The Original Rock Tour - Discover Gibraltar on board our buses, covering all the touristic points of the town.
Europa Point marks the southernmost point of Gibraltar. It is one of the most strategic vantage points at the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea, where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, and Europe meets Africa.
Main Street Gibraltar seems, from an outsider’s point of view, when one visits or views it as if to be Mardis Gras in New Orleans, or Disney World, or a bit of both rolled into one pleasant and inexpensive package.
Catalan Bay, known in Spanish as ‘La Caleta’ is a small bay and fishing village in Gibraltar on the eastern side of the Rock away from the main city which has a variety of restaurants and stunning views of the Mediterranean.
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Gorham's Cave - On the east side of the Rock of Gibraltar, the site rises from sea level where several caves including Gorham’s and Vanguard are located, to the highest point of the Rock, 426 metres above the sea at the top of the Mediterranean Steps.