Useful Information

Great news, Gibraltar has been added to UK 'green list' of countries and territories for international travel.

Visitors from the UK and other green-listed countries may legally travel to Gibraltar as of 17th May 2021. To check the list of countries and requirements please see the link below.

Latest Gibraltar Covid information for tourists ( Gibraltar Tourism Website).

Passports are required by all visitors to Gibraltar, except EU nationals who are in possession of a valid national identity card. As a general rule, those persons who require a visa for entry into the United Kingdom will also require a separate visa for entry to Gibraltar.

At the passport desk a Gibraltar Borders and Coastguards Agency Officer will ask to see your passport or travel document plus any supporting documentation necessary for your visit. Please note that your passport or travel document must not expire during your planned visit to Gibraltar.

Your passport is also required should you wish to visit Spain during your stay.

Climate: Summer is dry and warm with an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. The temperature in summer ranges from 27 - 34°C. (Beach weather)

Language: The official language is English, however, Spanish is widely spoken too.

Currency: The official currency is Pounds Sterling (GBP), but the Euro is commonly accepted in shops and restaurants.

For more general information on Gibraltar click here.

Accomodation

Here are a few options available should you wish to source accommodation for your stay in Gibraltar. There are endless options available across the border in nearby Spain too.

***** SUNBORN YACHT HOTEL GIBRALTAR (RECEPTION VENUE)

35 OCEAN VILLAGE PROMENADE GIBRALTAR, GX11 1AA
+350 2001 6000 | [email protected]

**** The Caleta Hotel Gibraltar

Sir Herbert Miles Rd, Gibraltar GX11 1AA, Gibraltar
+350 200 76501 | [email protected]

**** THE ELIOTT HOTEL GIBRALTAR (O'CALLAGHAN ELIOTT HOTEL)

2 GOVERNOR'S PARADE, GIBRALTAR GX11 1AA, GIBRALTAR
+350 200 70 500 | [email protected]

**** HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS GIBRALTAR

21, 23 DEVIL'S TOWER RD, GIBRALTAR GX11 1AA, GIBRALTAR
+350 200 67890 | [email protected]

**** THE ROCK HOTEL GIBRALTAR

3 EUROPA RD, GIBRALTAR GX11 1AA, GIBRALTAR
+350 20073000 | [email protected]

*** BRISTOL HOTEL GIBRALTAR

8-10 CATHEDRAL SQUARE, GIBRALTAR GX11 1AA, GIBRALTAR
+350 200 76800 | [email protected]

Chestertons offers a range of 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments in Gibraltar available for short lets. The apartments are located in Ocean Village and Atlantic Suites and are available for short periods between 3 nights and 6 months.

Octopus House is a self catering townhouse in the centre of the old town. It is widely known for its street art mural exterior of a giant octopus and has become something of a 'must see' for art lovers and tourists alike.

Bentley short term rentals have an array of self catering apartments available.
Contact: email - [email protected] or telephone +35058007068

Travel

Gibraltar is accessible by land, sea and air. Direct scheduled air services originate from the UK and Morocco. You can also fly to nearby airports in Spain (Malaga, Jerez or Seville) which are a 1-2 hour journey by road from the rock.

Regular services to Gibraltar operate from the following destinations, links to each airline booking system are found below:

London City Airport, UK with BA CityFlyer
London Heathrow, UK with British Airways
London Gatwick, UK with easyJet
London Luton, UK with Wizz Air
Manchester, UK with easyJet
Bristol, UK with easyJet
Birmingham, UK with Eastern Airways
Southampton, UK with Eastern Airways
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK with easyJet
Tangier & Casablanca, Morocco with Royal Air Maroc

Malaga Airport in nearby Spain is approximately 1hr away from Gibraltar by car. A wider selection of popular airlines from locations across UK and Europe fly here daily. (Ryan air, Easy jet, Jet2, BA, Vueling, Transavia etc).

You will need to organise transportation by road from Malaga Airport to Gibraltar. Taxis and Hire Cars are available at the airport, and pre-booked shuttle services can be organised to cater for your needs.

Please note shuttles or taxis available from Malaga Airport will take you to the Gibraltar / Spain border. You will then need to cross the border controls (showing your passport) on foot, and make your way to your destination by hailing a taxi, or on foot in Gibraltar.

Blands Travel run an airport shuttle service between Gibraltar and Malaga Airport. The service runs twice daily from Gibraltar and twice daily from Malaga Airport.

Bookings may be made via email: [email protected], telephone (+350) 20050932 or via their website.

Gibraltar is also accessible via Spain. The land frontier is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and there are no limits on the number of frontier crossings you can make. There is no charge to enter Gibraltar.

By Car - If you are driving to Gibraltar from Spain, take the N340 or the A7 (Cadiz - Malaga highway) and turn off at Junction 119 into the N351 which takes you to La Linea, the border town between Spain and Gibraltar.
Malaga Airport Hire Care

By Bus - The frontier is just a five minute walk away from La Linea Bus Station.
Malaga to Gibraltar Bus Timetables

Taxi - To call a Taxi in Gibraltar call (+350) 20070027

Bus - The Gibraltar Bus service runs throughout Gibraltar to the border. Tickets are purchased on board the bus at any bus stop.
Bus Route Map

On foot - The easiest way to explore Gibraltar is by foot. Its only 3sq miles in size so easy to get around, just remember it will be August... and 30+ degree heat... so sun cream, shades, and plenty of fluids.
Gibraltar Map