1. The Rock of Gibraltar

The iconic limestone monolith rising dramatically from the Mediterranean with spectacular panoramic views.
Insider Tip: Skip the crowded cable car and instead take the Mediterranean Steps trail for stunning quiet vantage points and a chance to spot Barbary partridges found nowhere else in Europe.

2. St. Michael’s Cave

A stunning natural grotto filled with impressive stalactites and stalagmites, often hosting concerts.
Insider Tip: Visit after 3pm when cruise ship passengers have departed, then ask the attendant about the hidden “lower cave” passage that leads to a spectacular chamber rarely shown to tourists.

3. Europa Point

Gibraltar’s southernmost point with views across to Africa and the meeting of the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
Insider Tip: The small café behind the lighthouse serves Gibraltar’s best fish sandwiches, prepared by a former Royal Navy chef using the morning’s catch.

4. The Great Siege Tunnels

Remarkable 18th-century military tunnels carved by hand into the northern face of the Rock.
Insider Tip: Look for the inconspicuous wooden door near the exit that leads to an unmarked WWII extension with original wartime graffiti preserved on the walls.

5. Main Street

Gibraltar’s bustling pedestrianized shopping district blending British high street familiarity with Mediterranean charm.
Insider Tip: The unassuming Irish Town parallel street offers much better local pubs, including “The Angry Friar” where off-duty military personnel gather on Thursday evenings.

6. Barbary Macaques

Europe’s only wild monkey population living freely on the upper Rock.
Insider Tip: Visit the small feeding area by Middle Hill Battery around 9am when the alpha males are most active, but keep at least five meters away from mothers with babies.

7. Moorish Castle

A medieval fortification with impressive ramparts offering insight into Gibraltar’s Moorish period.
Insider Tip: The southwest corner of the tower provides the best photography angle of the castle against the Bay of Gibraltar backdrop, especially captivating during the golden hour.

8. Catalan Bay

A picturesque fishing village and beach on Gibraltar’s eastern side with distinctive colorful houses.
Insider Tip: La Mamela restaurant appears touristy but serves the most authentic Calentita (Gibraltar’s national dish) made using a 200-year-old family recipe passed down through generations of Genoese settlers.

9. Trafalgar Cemetery

A historic burial ground containing graves of those who died from wounds sustained in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Insider Tip: Look for the unmarked grave in the far corner with only a small anchor carving—local legend claims it belongs to a spy who brought crucial intelligence to Admiral Nelson before the battle.

10. Dolphin Watching in the Bay

Boat excursions to see three species of dolphins that inhabit the nutrient-rich waters where Mediterranean meets Atlantic.
Insider Tip: Book with Dolphin Adventures (the smallest operator) which uses silent electric motors allowing their boats to get closer without disturbing the pods, and request Captain Esteban who can identify individual dolphins by their markings.