Mediterranean Cruise - ORIANA : Gibraltar

12-August-2010, Gibraltar : British

Weather: Sunny, Temp:35°C, Sea State:Slight, Sunrise:07:37 Sunset 21:15

With North Africa to the south and Spain to the north separated by 14km of sea Gibralta has a unique position in the Mediterranean. Governed by the Moors, Spanish and finally under British rule from 1704. Still being a strategic port for British military to this day.

Arriving at sunrise in Gibraltar is quite different from other locations

The Rock whilst famous for it Barbary Apes is steeped in history

Places to visit being

1. The Moorish Castle – a 14^th century castle with its Tower of Homage

2. St Michaels Cave – which was setup for a hospital during world war II

3. Great Siege Tunnels – otherwise known as the Upper Galleries

4. The 100 Ton Gun – one of only four built, located at Rosia Road

5. Trafalgar Cemetery – near Southport Gate, with those died during and after the Battle of Trafalgar.

6. Alameda Botanical Gardens – created from a patch of dessert, the most impressive plants are in fact Cactus.

7. Cable Car – this takes you to the top of the Rock, where you are greeted by the apes.

Fee: start from 9 euro per adult return. (This does include a digital media guide) make sure you ask for the correct language and you will also need to leave some id

8. Main Street Shops – here you can buy all manor of tax free goods

Be aware of EU limits. If you are planning to buy anything electrical make sure that you have researched to make, model of the item you are buying before leaving the UK.

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