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Although Gibraltar’s economy is based on finances, services and tourism, the harbour still plays an important role. As Gibraltar is located on one of the world’s most important ship routes, harbour and dockyards are frequently in use. For those who like to watch ships, just take a stroll along the harbour. Of course, not all areas are accesible to the public, but around Queensway or the General Hospital, there are some spots for great views. For those who like ships, but don’t care about visiting the harbour, it is possible to see ships in and outside of the harbour from almost every higher located point in Gibraltar.
Written Jan 2, 2010
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We all know of the importance of Gibraltar as a naval port controlling entry to Mediterrean Ocean waters over the centuries. Since the second World War the importance of Gibraltar has diminished and one wonders why the British resist approaches from Spain for the return of Gibraltar to Spanish rule.
The old drydocks and other port facilities remain to act as a reminder to all visitors to the huge naval presence that dominate life over the centuries.
Written Aug 19, 2009
Address: Gibraltar Waterfront
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Algeciras Bay or Bay of Gibraltar is at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula and flows into the Mediterranean Sea and the Strait of Gibraltar. Over the last 3,000 years, the bay which is around 10kms long has used by merchant ships trading in this area. The width between the shores of Gibraltar and Spain is around 8kms.
Written May 7, 2009
Address: Gibraltar
Ocean Village is a new complex which incorporates top class apartments, restaurants, bars, a casino and shops. I have not been back to Gib since it was completed at the beginning of 2009, but I will be going there in a few weeks time, so I will definitely let you all know what this place has to offer!
In the meantime however, have a look at this website for an idea of the area.
http://www.oceanvillage.gi/index.html
Updated Mar 6, 2009
Address: Marina Bay
There are 3 marinas Marina Bay, Sheppard's Marina and Queensway Quay. You have alot of water sports here like sailing, yachting and diving. You will also find fine sea front restaurants.
This is a must if you love water sports.
Written Nov 16, 2008
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have a look for the many sailing boats here in Gibraltar - 'Gib' is for many sailors of small yachts a place, where to renovate their ships before crossing the Atlantic or even starting to cruise around the world...
...and you may also see some of them, still living in their boats for a long time without sailing away, as the ships will never be finished, because of a lack of money or confidence in their own sailing-plans...
...lets hope, You will come here once with a cruise-ship like M/S Vistafjord - docked at the very end of the pier...
Updated Apr 18, 2003
This leisure development was built in 2009 and is a short walk from Casemates Square. It's full of bars, restaurants and shops, which to me seemed quite pricey.
Updated Nov 13, 2011
Address: Marina Bay
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Another picture from high up, showing part of the harbour. The harbour itself is about 178 hectares - thats 440 good old English acres!
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Here am I on the top of the Rock, And you can see down under our ship on the shore.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Here a part of the airport.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Harbour District tips and photos posted by real travelers and Gibraltar locals.
Here a part of the airport.
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Q: Is it safe to go and see the apes and should i leave all valuables in the hotel? I have seen video and they seem very fast at...
A: Yes perfectly safe to see the apes, The cable car will take you to the viewing platform, DO NOT TAKE FOOD or TRY TO FEED THE APES. The apes are quite used to having there...
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My Gibraltar page will consist of photographs from our weekend there in November 2003 and also again when we visited August 2004 for 5 days, and now again in June 2005. Consequently, some pics are a...
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A link to a story about Gibraltar on the BBC website - 5th March 2009 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7923018.stm So anyway, born and brought up in Gibraltar, a British colony at the southern......
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The rock itself is a mass of Jurassic limestone which runs from north to south for a length of six kilometres and a width of 1.2 kilometres. The total area of Gibraltar is six square kilometres. The...
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Gibraltar is probably one of the places in Europe that one wants to tick off the list just to say "I have been there!". So I took the chance to visit this exhilarating British overseas territory...
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Gibraltar - Still a British Colony
Gibraltar is a small rock (well certainly not small enough that you can pick it up!) on the Southern Tip of Spain. The Rock has been under British sovereignty for several hundred years now and the...
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