Europe
Gibraltar
British territory on Spain's southern tip: English, pounds, the Rock and its macaques. Very safe and walkable, and since July 2026 the land border with Spain is open.
- CurrencyGIPUS$1 ≈ £0.76Details
- English5/5Spoken almost everywhere
- PlugsType G230 V, 50 HzDetails
- Emergency112Police 199 · Ambulance 190 · Fire 190 · All emergencies 112
- Tap waterYes, drinkableSafe; supply is mostly desalinated seawater.
- LGBTQ+Marriage equalitySame-sex marriage since 2016 and strong equality law.
- DrivingOn the rightUK and EU licences are fine; others should carry an IDP. Driving is on the right, unlike the UK.
Where to go in Gibraltar
1 place with full guides. Comfortable monthly budget for one person, rent included.
| Place | Safety | Month, comfortable | Best months | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GibraltarCity | 5/5 | $2,910–4,230 | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | 24/100 |
When to visit Gibraltar
April–June and September–October. July–August is hot and busy with cruise visitors; winters are mild but wetter and windier.
Good to know
Entry
- Since 15 July 2026, under the UK–EU treaty, there are no routine passport checks at the land border with Spain; customs rules still apply.
- Arrivals by air or sea pass both Gibraltar and Spanish Schengen checks at the airport or port.
- Non-EU visitors, including British tourists, should expect Schengen rules on entry, including EES registration and the 90/180-day limit.
Laws visitors break by accident
- Feeding or touching the macaques is illegal and heavily fined.
- Traffic and pedestrians stop when planes use the runway crossing on Winston Churchill Avenue; obey the barriers.
Etiquette
- Don't feed, touch or carry food near the macaques.
- Locals switch between English and Spanish (Llanito); either is fine.
- Gibraltar is British, not Spanish; avoid political jokes about sovereignty.
Tipping
As in the UK: 10% in restaurants if service isn't included; not expected in pubs.
Neighbouring countries
Sources
- HM Government of Gibraltar: Visas and Immigration
- Gibraltar Health Authority
- Gibraltar International Airport
- Visit Gibraltar
- World Bank open data
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