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Gibraltar · Europe

About Gibraltar

Gibraltar is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Roque, 38km from Playa de Bolonia.

Gibraltar is a town located in Gibraltar. With a population of 26,544, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gibraltar sits in Gibraltar. It's in the Europe/Gibraltar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gibraltar to your route.

About Gibraltar

Grand Casemates Square (colloquially Casemates Square or Casemates) is the larger of the two main squares within the city centre of Gibraltar (the other being John Mackintosh Square). The square takes its name from the British-built Grand Casemates, a casemate and bombproof barracks at the northern end of the square

Read more completed in 1817. Located at the northern end of Main Street, the square is lined with numerous pubs, bars and restaurants and acts as the gateway into Gibraltar's city centre for most tourists.

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What are the best things to do in Gibraltar?

Gibraltar offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Gibraltar located?

Gibraltar is located in Gibraltar, Europe. The coordinates are 36.1447 latitude, -5.3526 longitude.

What is the population of Gibraltar?

Gibraltar has a population of approximately 26,544 people, making it a town in Gibraltar.

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Quick Information

Population
26,544
Continent
Europe
Country
Gibraltar
Timezone
Europe/Gibraltar
Coordinates
36.1447, -5.3526

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Worth the detour from Gibraltar

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Tarifa

Continental Europe's southernmost point, a windswept town where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, beloved by kitesurfers.

27 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Playa de Bolonia

A wild dune-backed Atlantic beach beside the Roman ruins of Baelo Claudia, with views across to Morocco.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Vejer de la Frontera

A dazzling white town crowning a hill above the Costa de la Luz, a maze of Moorish lanes and flower-filled patios.

56 km · about 65 min drive

photogenic

Júzcar

Serranía de Ronda village painted entirely Smurf-blue for a 2011 film premiere: the residents voted to keep it, and the lone blue pueblo glows against the white villages around it. Reached by a twisting mountain road from Ronda.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Gibraltar

  • 65 kmCap SpartelA lighthouse cape west of Tangier where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, near the Caves of Hercules.
  • 68 kmRonda Puente Nuevo ViewpointThe 18th-century bridge spanning the 120-metre-deep El Tajo gorge, splitting the town of Ronda in two with dizzying views into the abyss.
  • 71 kmPuerto de las Palomas, GrazalemaThe 1,357 m 'Pass of the Doves' on the hairpinned CA-9104 between Zahara de la Sierra and Grazalema: the signature drive of Andalusia's white villages, with griffon vultures overhead.
  • 79 kmArcos de la FronteraA dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Gibraltar.

Reclamation Areas

🇬🇮 Gibraltar

0 km awayPop. 13,690

Sandpits

🇬🇮 Gibraltar

1 km awayPop. 2,020

Upper Town

🇬🇮 Gibraltar

1 km awayPop. 2,483

Town Area

🇬🇮 Gibraltar

3 km awayPop. 3,238

La Línea de la Concepción

🇪🇸 Spain

3 km awayPop. 64,595

South District

🇬🇮 Gibraltar

3 km awayPop. 5,380

San Roque

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 29,249

Algeciras

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 121,414

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