A daylong excursion from Marbella to Gibraltar promises a great time out for your family. Located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula, the Rock of Gibraltar is a British overseas territory which attracts thousands of tourists every year from Europe and Africa.
In fact, this little Mediterranean island-like land forms the meeting point of Europe and Africa and serves the link between Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.
Many tourists flock here as an extension of their Costa del Sol holidays to explore its unique charm in terms of history, geography and rich variety of flora and fauna.
A short trip from Marbella to Gibraltar introduces you to the beauty of this narrow neck of land. The growth of tourism in the last few years has further prompted travel operators to come up with numerous activities which make your tour interesting and memorable.
While you can see the panoramic view from the coast, a daytrip only asks you for a 45 minute travel time from Marbella. You can take the straight route through the main highway N-340 towards Algeciras and then just look for the signboard as you pass Sotogrande.
Regular bus service links this limestone town with cities of southern Spain. You may even enter with your car but don’t forget to come along with your passport, and if you are a European resident your simply identity card is enough for your travel.
Glimpses of Gibraltar
One of the very unique aspects of Gibraltar is its great combination of landscape and weather (sub-tropical Mediterranean climate) that together allures every holidaymaker wishing for a great outing away from the glitz and glamour of Marbella.
The Barbary Macaque in Gibraltar
Gibraltar is rightly said as an ancient sea bed as the rock you step in are formed with limestone made up of millions of shelled animals when the area was submerged under water as a part of the ocean. It certainly has an interesting natural history and hence a subject of nature lovers.
You will witness a diverse range of attraction with breathtaking scenery, wildlife and some monuments-those were built on the course of history. Here in Gibraltar, it’s very common to spot hundreds of wild monkeys known as Barbary Macaques and many species of migratory birds.
Besides, you can even make yourself engage in various recreation activities such as beach walk, dolphin watching, sailing, diving, fishing, bird watching, scenic walks around the island and shopping, among others. So get yourself ready to discover this natural wonder of Gibraltar which is incredibly rich and full of surprises!
