Gibraltar is a small peninsula with an epic profile that lies at the south of Spain.
Just a 3-hour flight from London, it is a tiny slice of the British Empire with a heroic colonial history and 300 days of sunshine each year.
Although it covers less than three square miles, Gibraltar's strategic location has made it one of the most fought-over places in Europe.
For centuries, it has withstood political maneuvering, sieges, and battles, and today, with its red phone boxes, Union Jacks, and high street shops,
Gibraltar staunchly stands as a small pocket of England in the heart of the Mediterranean.
No matter where you go here, the Rock of Gibraltar looms large.
Take the cable car right to the top of this 1,400-foot high limestone ridge and enjoy the spectacular views; south, across the Strait of Gibraltar to the African coastline, and north to Spain.
According to legend, this is where Hercules separated Europe from Africa and the cliffs on each side were once known as the Pillars of Hercules.
If the Rock of Gibraltar is famous around the world, so are its residents, the Barbary Macaques that have lived here for centuries.
Visitors flock here to watch the antics of the only population of wild monkeys in Europe.
