subject: Sightseeing and Attractions of Gibraltar [print this page] Sightseeing and Attractions of Gibraltar Sightseeing and Attractions of Gibraltar
Gibraltar is an amazing co-mingling of past, present and future, and the list of things that a visit to Gibraltar should take in is as long as your arm in reality, but there are some things that you just can't miss.
Those things that literally speak to you, or beckon you in to view their stories are things that every visitor to Gibraltar wants to be certain to take a peek at. What do you want to do first? Well of course that depends on what you like most. If nature is your thing, the whales or dolphins, or the rare plants, or the monkeys are going to appeal to you.
Gibraltar isn't just history or shopping or outdoor sports, or even beaches. In reality, it's all of the above and the best of nearly every world
If you're into shopping, well Gibraltar has some of the best goods and some amazing prices. What's your pleasure? Hiking, boating or just wandering around the town in search of something interesting?
The tax status of Gibraltar makes it a place that is well worth shopping with the smaller stores and local shops as interesting and intriguing as the larger ones.
The top things that you just can't miss when you hit the shores of Gibraltar are listed below, with a brief explanation of each attraction of Gibraltar, so you know what to expect once you arrive there.
Cradle of History A welcome monument that is shaped like the rock, showing the first skull of Neanderthal man from Gibraltar as well as other photos that show you the civilisations throughout the history of Gibraltar
The Changing of the Guard Several times daily on Gibraltar, undertaken by Gibraltars own Guard company.
Whale Watching in the Strait If you're interested in nature, then Gibraltar is one of those places that has some diverse nature to show you. Whales in the area include Humpbacks, Killer Whales, False Killer Whales and several others.
Dolphin Watching Dolphins seem to love the Gibraltar and use the area waterways as a nursery. Its not at all uncommon to see them playing with their mothers in the waters around Gibraltar.
