ジブラルタルの天然記念物・トップ11

O'Hara's Battery is located at the highest point of the Rock of Gibraltar. The gun battery was built around 1890 and named after Governor Charles O'Hara. A 9.2-inch gun was intended to defend the Strait of Gibraltar and could theoretically fire as far as the African coast. The installation remained in military use until 1976 and is now a popular viewpoint.

Be careful, the hike is only possible up to a checkpoint; after that, you can buy the Mediterranean Steps for a bargain price of €35 per person. Absolutely extortionate for a hike that offers absolutely no value. We turned around and went back. Unfortunately, my only conclusion about the entire city is: a rip-off.

The Spanish worker on there way to Gibraltar

View from the top, with the cable car to the top

At the Skywalk you "float" over the rocks and there are always lots of monkeys in the area. If you choose the right perspective when taking photos, the glass panes make it look as if you are holding on to the horizon. Unfortunately, the floor of the Skywalk is not clear glass, but ribbed, which reduces the "thrill" considerably.

From the mountain station you have an excellent view of Gibraltar and the rest of the surrounding area. You can also see the coast of Morocco clearly when it is not cloudy, as it was during our visit. The mountain station also has a cafe with a view and a small souvenir shop. You can start the tour to the monkeys and the skywalk from up there, or take the cable car back down.

Beautiful southern tip of Gibraltar. With a lighthouse, (Polish) aviation memorial, gun emplacement and a football pitch. There is even a real local club that plays there. But with all the wind at the tip of the country, they have to play with medicine balls because normal balls always get blown away! *laughs*

The long and steep climb to the gun position is really worth it. Everything is explained in great detail and lovingly staged. (Life-size figures on the equipment and projectile replicas) Once you get there, you have to go back the same asphalt path, or you can use the "Mediterranean stairs". You should only use the stairs if you are very sure-footed, because it is very steep and the steps are quite worn.