Travel - Weekend in... Gibraltar

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A hop and a skip away, Gibraltar offers a little taste of Britain ‘around the corner’ – a bit of adventure, a little indulgence and a few surprises.

© Sunborn Gibraltar.

Take a Walk

Down the rock. Hop on the cable car and climb up the 426-metre-high rock to get the best views over Gibraltar and catch a glimpse of the rock’s famous monkeys. But don’t get too close or you might get mugged. Especially if you’re carrying Digestive biscuits. Don’t miss the St Michael’s cave for its impressive stalactites and a peek at the WW2 tunnels where the supplies were stashed for the North African campaign. You might even get lucky and spot a submarine being pulled out to sea. True story.

Where to Shop

The pedestrian zone along Main street is just the spot to pick up a few souvenirs, not to mention a few Brit favourites - from Matalan to Next and, of course, Marks and Spencer. This is the place to load up on shortbread, Percy Pigs and an impressive choice of Lego in the many toy stores. There’s a host of pharmacies selling all kinds of lotions and potions, and a Costa coffee for a break. It’s not exactly hyper cosmopolitan but there’s enough to keep you busy and most of all, it’s very cosy. The M+S bakery makes a great cookie, too.

Where to Stay

The kids will love the experience of staying abroad the Sunborn yacht. A repurposed cruise ship, the Sunborn sits pretty in a central location near all the dock’s attractions and a stone’s throw from the shops. Book parking ahead if you want to save yourself a one-way street headache. The Ocean Suite cabins are spacious for four, with fabulous decks and views. The ‘disco’ golden mosaics in the marble bathroom were a hit, as was breakfast, and the front seat views over the runway (much cooler than it sounds!) but you’ll need a PHD to figure out the lights! sunborngibraltar.com

Where to Eat

Gibraltar offers a plethora of dining options, from your good old fish and chips chippie to many traditional style pubs and, of course, the staple family favourites like Pizza Express. What else?

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