Gibraltar is located at the entrance of the Mediterranean sea
on the southern part of the Iberian peninsular, with a land border with Spain.
You need a passport or EU identity card at the frontier.
It is a British Overseas Territory and is a member of the EU with its
own laws and Government. Now read these essentials:
Gibraltar is on Central European Time which is GMT+1 with an additional
hour added in the summer for daylight saving time.
Only two and half hours away by air, you can fly direct to Gibraltar
from a number of UK Airports with scheduled services operated
by BA, Easyjet and Monarch on a daily basis.
The border with Spain is open 24 hours a day, and you can drive
or walk in with no restriction on the number of border crossings
in a day. Fraudsters used to attempt to charge
for a 'ticket' to enter Gibraltar, just ignore them and report it
to the Spanish Police.
The legal tender in Gibraltar is Sterling. The Gibraltar Government issues notes and
coinage. UK notes and coins are equally welcome. Many places accept other international
currency. There is no restriction as to how much currency you can bring into
Gibraltar.
There are a full range of international banks, including several
UK institutions. Banks are generally open from 9 am. to 3.30 p.m.
on weekdays. Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely
accepted.
All EU nationals can enter Gibraltar with identity cards or
passport. A Passport is required for to visit Morocco.
Visas are required from visitors
from certain countries and current information and advice
is available from the Immigration Department, Treasury Building, Secretary's
Lane. Tel: 200 71543.
There are no camping facilities on the Rock itself, but there are a
number of excellent camping and caravan sites are located nearby in
Spain. Towed caravans are prohibited from entering Gibraltar.
Electrical power and sockets are the same as those in the United
Kingdom. The voltage is 240v AC 50hz with 13A 3 flat pin plugs
conforming to BS1363 Telephones use BT modular plugs and the same
system as the UK.
Cats and dogs, visiting Gibraltar with residents of EU Member
States, can enter Gibraltar so long as they are in good health and have a
current and valid certificate of rabies vaccination. If staying at a hotel check
their policy on animals.
