Barbary Apes, Gibraltar

The 'apes' are really tail-less monkeys found wild in Morocco and Algeria, with the ones on the Rock being the only free-ranging ones in Europe. At the Apes' Den (Queen's Gate) or around the Great Siege Tunnels you have the opportunity of seeing these fascinating monkeys at close quarters.

See the skanky monkeys and try not to get bitten!
They're unique 'cause they shouldn't be there. It's astonishing the amount of tourists that aware of the monkeys, but not the caves! I know which I found more interesting.

Up to the top of course!!!
You can walk up amd enjoy the fantastic views, Taxis will take you up there as well, but I believe they are quite expensive.
The views and of course the monkeys which are very cheeky!

These monkeys are the only ones you'll see living in the free in Europe, no wonder they are so famous! There's by the way a tale saying that the day they leave Gibraltar is the day that this little peninsula will become Spanish.

Well, what's the point about going to Gibraltar and not seeing the Rock. While we can't say it's got everything, it does have 2 really important things: absolutely breathtaking views and the "apes" that will entertain you until the light runs out. Especially the youngsters.

Go and visit the colony of some 300+ tail less monkies (Macaca Silvanus) that live high up on the rock,cute inquisitive and nice to get your photograph taken with , but remember these are WILD animals and mest be treat with the respect of such!

As I mentioned in the introduction, these apes live on the edge of the Rock. Don't try this!
Seeing the barbary apes is one of the treats of Gibralter, but ther are a few things you should be careful about. Don't wear dangly, shiny jewelry -- they might get stolen. If you sit down, there's a possibility that an ape might hop upon you. It happened to me. Don't worry, they are harmless if not toilet trained.

Charming if cheaky apes are one of Gibs top tourist attractions, you can't go there and not go and watch them, the babies are so cute, but remember to keep an eye on your own children if you take them as they can be a little wilful.