Arriving in Gibraltar feels like stepping into the crossroads of history and natural beauty. The iconic Rock of Gibraltar rises majestically from the sea, a sentinel guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean.
Unfortunately, Karen succumbed to a nasty stomach bug and thus spent the first day and a half resting on the boat. Meanwhile, Doug set off to explore the Rock by foot, his Apple watch recording over 25k steps and an impressive 165 flights of stairs.
Gibraltar has held significant strategic military importance for centuries due to its position at the entrance of the Mediterranean Sea. It was a crucial naval base for the Allies during World War II. The Rock of Gibraltar is honeycombed with tunnels, more than 34 miles of them, built over centuries. Some of these tunnels were even used as secret war rooms and storage facilities for ammunition, illustrating their critical role in military history. Doug spent the day wandering through the Great Siege Tunnels, marveling at the historic Princess Caroline’s Battery, delving into the extensive WWII tunnels, and climbing to the ancient Moorish Castle, each site revealing layers of the Rock’s storied past.
walking trails!
the runway to get to Spain!
the Rock is approximately 34 miles (55 kilometres)
