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Gibraltar is served by Gibraltar International Airport. Monarch Airlines is the largest operator at the airport. Operated by Government of Gibraltar, this international airport offers flights to destinations such as Birmingham, London, Manchester, Bristol, Tangier, and Casablanca.
Gibraltar features a subtropical Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters. Winters are rainy in the city. In autumn and spring, the weather is largely warm with moderate rainfall at irregular intervals. The humidity in Gibraltar doesn't transform into rainfall most of the times. Autumn and spring are excellent time to visit Gibraltar as the temperature remains soothing and ideal for sightseeing.
Places of Interest in Gibraltar
Located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entryway of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory. It is a beautiful town famous as 'key to the Mediterranean'. Gibraltar is located near the mainland of Spain. The town shares its northern border with the Province of Cadiz in Andalusia. This beautiful and panoramic town boasts scenic landscape. As a traveller, one can carry out nature and wildlife tours along with exploring a plethora of imposing monuments located in the town. The adrenaline junkies can enjoy here a number of water sports as well.
Rock of Gibraltar
A monolithic limestone promontory, the Rock of Gibraltar offers engrossing vistas. This rock is the Crown property of United Kingdom. The upper area of the rock is sheeted by a nature reserve that features approximately 300 Barbary macaques. The natural beauty and wildlife found on the rock act as a magnet to throngs of tourists all round the year. This rock was one of the Pillars of Hercules.
St. Michael's Cave
Attracting swarms of tourists every year, St. Michael's Cave is a natural spot for the tourists who want to explore something new. Among over 150 caves found inside the Rock of Gibraltar, this cave is ranked as the most frequented one. St. Michael’s Cave was created by rainwater slowly seeping through the limestone rock.
Gibraltar Botanic Gardens
Offering beautiful vistas, Gibraltar Botanic Gardens is spread in approximately 6 hectares of area. The plants found in this botanical garden are a blend of indigenous species and other brought in from other areas. Gibraltar Botanic Gardens is an excellent place to visit for a nature lover or someone studying botany. The Rock Hotel is located near the park.