By air, regular flights to Gibraltar International Airport operate from London, Manchester, and Bristol in the UK, as well as Morocco.
Many cross the airport’s runway to get into the city, making it one of Gibraltar’s most unusual tourist attractions. Visitors are often surprised to be walking across the runway they landed on just minutes prior!
Gibraltar is also accessible by road via neighbouring Spain, however, a valid passport is required to cross the border. The land frontier is open 24/7 and an unlimited number of crossings can be made free of charge.
With its prime location at the southern tip of Europe, Gibraltar is also an ideal port of call for cruise ships and yachts as it guards the gateway to the Mediterranean.
Local bus services and taxis operate throughout the territory, but it is easy to get around Gibraltar and its town centre on foot thanks to its relatively small size of just under seven square kilometres (sqkm).
For those with a head for heights, we recommend climbing the Mediterranean Steps. The walk is particularly appealing during the spring and early mornings, however, a late afternoon stroll in the summer also provides plenty of much-needed shade.
