Hotels
Our choice of Gibraltar's best character hotels.
Rooms are comfortable
with a colonial aura, but HotelGenie.com
has chosen what is considered the most outstanding hotel in Gibraltar,
aptly titled The Rock. Offering fantastic harbour and town views,
the Rock is both a top class international hotel and a proud keeper
of the flame of English colonial heritage.
Caleta
Hotel ****
Gibraltar
The
4 Star Caleta Hotel is majestically situated on a rocky promontory
overlooking the Mediterranean, with stunning views to both southern
Spain and North Africa, and provides the very best of Italian and
international cuisine and summer al fresco dining. The Health &
Beauty Club (use of gym complementary to guests) has all the facilities
and treatments for a pamper-packed break. A swimming pool and hotel
boutique complete the amenities... (more)
The
Rock Hotel ****
Gibraltar
For
sheer spectacle, it would hard to beat The Rock. But that's not
all this delightful hotel has to offer. Recently refurbished in
the colonial style, the hotel offers superior levels of service,
facilities and... (more)
Bristol
Hotel ***
Gibraltar
A
well-run hotel in the middle of town, the Hotel Bristol has recently
undergone extensive refurbishment to mark it out as one of the best
in its class in Gibraltar. Amenities include a swimming pool (that
is covered by a canopy in the winter for all-year-round use)...
(more)
Essential
Gibraltar
Quick
guide to Gibraltar city.
Introduction
At the tip of Southern
Spain, Gibraltar (commonly referred to as the 'Rock of Gibraltar'
due to its rough terrain and cliff-edges) is steeped in colonial
heritage. With scenic views a-plenty and some offbeat attractions,
Gibraltar is an intriguing place to stay.
Top
Sights
1. Gibraltar Museum -Traces the history of the Rock from
its early origins to the modern day.
2. Apes Den - Gaze in bemusement on the famous cinnamon coloured
tail-less Barbary apes, native of the Atlas mountains in Morrocco.
3. Catalan Bay - Picturesque resort on the East coast. Once
a small fishing village, now sees plenty of tourists.
4. Jews Gate - For a panoramic view of the docks, the bay
of Gibraltar and Algeciras. From here you can access the Upper Nature
Reserve, which is home to the Apes Den and the Great Siege Tunnel.
That's
Entertainment
1. St Michael's Cave - Cavernous setting of underground chambers
adorned with stalactites and stalagmites which sees regular ballet
and drama performances as well as concerts.
2. La Bayuca - Probably one of the Rock's best-established
restaurants with world-famous onion soup and Mediterranean dishes.
Prince Andrew and Prince Charles rank among its clientele.
Essential
Info
Currency - Pesetas (PTAS) There are
about 170ptas to the US dollar and the euro, and 260 to the Pound
sterling.
Weather
- May, June and September are the best months for sightseeing when
temperatures are mild while April is the month to experience the
spectacular fiestas. Summers tend to be very hot and winters are
usually mild (9 degrees C).
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