Gibraltar With Less Walking & English Tea

OVERVIEW

If you prefer your Gibraltar with a minimum of walking, this outing fits the bill – and includes a true British cultural rite as well. You’ll experience a voyage across the town’s airport runway, one of the smallest in the world, and into Gibraltar’s Spanish Frontier. On a drive along Devil’s Tower Road, you’ll skirt The Rock’s magnificent north face. One gaze up at this towering wall of limestone, and you’ll see clearly why this tiny colony has presented would-be invaders with such an imposing obstacle for centuries. You’ll see the small fishing village of Catalan Bay on Gibraltar’s eastern shore and pass the American War Memorial that honors Britain and America’s alliance in World War I, along with the Trafalgar Cemetery from far earlier. From Europa Point on the peninsula’s southern tip, you’ll see historic Trinity Lighthouse and, on a clear day, glimpse the coast of North Africa just 12 miles across the famous Strait where Atlantic and Mediterranean waters meet. After this cavalcade of sights, the excursion proceeds to the renowned Rock Hotel to savor the quintessentially English repast: piping hot tea served with a tempting array of finger sandwiches, cakes and scones.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Settle back for a minibus excursion that delivers maximum Gibraltar with minimum walking required.
• Drive the highway that crosses an airport runway and see Europa Point, from which North Africa is so close you can usually make out Morocco’s Rif mountains.
• View the eastern Catalan Bay shore, skirts the base of the towering Rock itself, and salute a monument to the alliance that helped defend Europe during two World Wars.
• Savor a classic British tea with all the delicate trimmings, served at a landmark Gibraltar hotel.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing.
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.