A British overseas territory perched on the southern tip of the
Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is the narrow neck that separates
Europe from Africa and the only place where the Atlantic Ocean
meets the Mediterranean Sea. Take a panoramic ride up the
majestic and formidable Rock of Gibraltar in a cable car. The
Rock is composed of 1,396 feet of sheer, towering limestone. A
base of operations for the British navy today, Gibraltar
provides an escape from city squalor. It's the home to over 500
species of flowering plants (olive and pine trees prominent
among them). Most of the upper portion of the region encompasses
a nature reserve which provides sanctuary and protection for 230
native Barbary Macaques, the only wild monkeys found in Europe.
They'll occasionally visit the local towns, bringing their
mischief with them and drawing the attention of curious
tourists. Cetaceans, including dolphins and whales, are also
common in the Bay of Gibraltar. Places to Explore - Great Siege
Tunnels Explore over 30 miles of tun