Known to the Ancient Greeks as one of the Pillars of Hercules, marking the end of their chartered world, Gibraltar has always been considered as something of a frontier.

With its unique location at the crossroads of Europe and Africa, Gibraltar (GIB) is blessed with year round sunshine and has in recent years become one of the most popular short haul city breaks for UK tourists. From London (Lon) to Gibraltar the flight time is less than three hours and with cheap Gibraltar flights available from both London Gatwick and Luton, there could not be a better time to visit this intriguing anomaly of the British Empire. Indeed, whether flying from Manchester to Gibraltar, Gatwick to Gibraltar, or Heathrow to Gibraltar, there are numerous flight times and options to choose from.

Located precariously at the end of Europe, the peninsula that makes up Gibraltar forms an awe-inspiring sight to visitors as they arrive. Almost completely surrounded by water on all sides, the azure blue skies seem to go on for miles whilst the palm trees sway in the Atlantic breeze with the imposing grey mass of the Rock of Gibraltar towering above the city beneath.

Although on arrival, many things in Gibraltar will feel very familiar to visitors from the UK, there are plenty of little quirks that make a short break to Gibraltar both fascinating and fun. For visitors from the UK particularly it can sometimes feel like the “Land Where Time Stood Still”, with traditional looking British “Bobbies” (policemen), red phone boxes and not forgetting the resident wild apes (perhaps not so familiar to the British tourist!). In fact Gibraltar is pure quaint Britishness from a near-forgotten era, basking in the Mediterranean sun.

With so many options for cheap flights to Gibraltar, excellent rates on Gibraltar hotels and no tax to pay on a number of goods including alcohol, tobacco, electronics, perfumes and jewelry, weekend breaks in Gibraltar are also very economical and appealing to the pocket. This naturally results in a high number of repeat visitors to the peninsula which itself has many exciting extension and excursion options. These include day trips to the nearby Spanish cities of Jerez and Seville, located just a stone’s throw away across the border and the city of Malaga within easy reach being just a two hour drive away along the picturesque coast road. Equally appealing to many is the nearby North African coast, where tourists can haggle to their hearts content and snap up any number of bargains in the atmospheric hustle and bustle of the Moroccan souks.

Due to its fortuitous position straddling the straits that separate Europe and Africa, Gibraltar is blessed with a uniquely pleasant climate. The sub-tropical sunshine of Africa keeps Gibraltar warm all year round and this is subtly cooled by the cool sea breezes sweeping in from the Atlantic Ocean. This makes it a sun-worshippers paradise, with five beaches providing ample space for working hard on that holiday tan. For the more activity minded tourist on a Short break in Gibraltar, the warm conditions and gentle winds provide the perfect location for partaking in water-sports such as windsurfing, diving, sailing or even going on a dolphin safari.

Of course no weekend break in Gibraltar would be complete without sampling the culinary delights that good old Gib (as the local expats loving refer to it) has to offer. The options are vast. Anything goes, from traditional British pubs serving top notch cordon bleu cuisine or roast beef and Yorkshire pudding to authentic Spanish, French, Moroccan, Indian or Chinese restaurants. Because of the pleasant warming year-round Mediterranean sunshine, you can choose to dine “al-fresco” at one of the three Marinas overlooking the straits or you can visit hotels such as the Caleta and Rock hotels, both of which offer an amazing selection of cuisine. And the entertainment experience doesn’t stop there. After watching the sun set over the Mediterranean, there is something to suit all tastes for evening entertainment amongst wide range of English pubs, sophisticated wine bars and nightclubs such as Sax 2 or The Underground.

Due to Gibraltar’s unique history and legislature, it is increasingly popular with couples looking to get married. Apart from the obvious draw of the palm trees and Mediterranean sun, couples can be married within a mere 24 hours of arriving on the rock rather than going through the associated minimum residency requirements of other countries. Of course the cost-savings are equally attractive with prices far lower than back in the UK. And it’s not only Joe Public that sees Gibraltar as a great place to tie the knot. John Lennon married Yoko Ono in Gibraltar whilst Sean Connery got married there twice! But Sean Connery is not the only Bond connection, with Roger Moore choosing Gibraltar as his honeymoon destination whilst and Timothy Dalton filming a sequence on the Rock for The Living Daylights.

Gibralter (GIB) has it all - whether you want a short city-break getaway in the sun or a full-on beach holiday. With our great selection of affordable Gibraltar hotels, this is the ideal spot for a cheap break and has enough entertainment and sightseeing options to make you want to come back time and time again. Book your holiday and excursions with flights & hotel online for prices that can’t be beaten.

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