Fast Facts about Gibraltar
Official Name: Gibraltar
Capital: Gibraltar
Population of Gibraltar: 29,500
Currency: Gibraltar Pound
Languages spoken: English (official), Spanish, others
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, others
Size: 6.5 sq km (2.5 sq miles)
Continent: Europe
When to visit Gibraltar
The best time to visit Gibraltar are from April to October, to enjoy good weather. If you wish to avoid extreme heat, however, avoid July to August.
What to wear in Gibraltar
Lightweight clothing is good enough for the summer months. Medium weight clothing is recommended for the winter months.
Getting into Gibraltar
Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is in fact the airport of the British Royal Air Force, but nowadays it is used for civilian flights. It claims the distinction of being the closest airport to the city centre, as it is just 500m from the centre of Gibraltar. The airport handles scheduled flights from London-Gatwick (LGW, with British Airways) and London-Luton (LTN, with Monarch Airlines) and from Madrid-Barajas (MAD, with Iberia Airlines and British Airways).
Gibraltar Entry Requirements
Visa is not required for nationals of US, Australia, Canada, Britain and other EU countries.
Getting around in Gibraltar
One can easily explore Gibraltar on foot. There are some places which are quite steep, so when needed, take a taxi.
Money matters in Gibraltar
The currency used is the Gibraltar pound (GIP, symbol £) £1=100p. Banknotes are available in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Coins come in denominations of 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2, and £5. Banking hours are from 9:00am to 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays, and 9:00am to 4:30pm Fridays.
Border crossing into Gibraltar
Photo: Konstantin, GNU Free Documentation License
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