In 1988, one of Gibraltar’s most popular historical landmarks was earmarked for demolition. The iconic Montagu Sea Bathing Pavilion was constructed in 1929-1930 but six decades later the government was keen to stimulate economic development by reclaiming land from the sea and creating space for … Read more about Long-Lost Remnant of Gibraltar’s Iconic History Restored
Young Vaccinated Passengers Flying to Gibraltar Exempt from Pre-Departure Tests
The Gibraltar Government has eased its COVID-19 testing requirements for 12 to 16-year-old passengers arriving in Gibraltar by air. Travellers in that age group who have had at least one dose of a recognised vaccine against COVID-19 will no longer be required to undertake a pre-departure … Read more about Young Vaccinated Passengers Flying to Gibraltar Exempt from Pre-Departure Tests
Alan Titchmarsh Pulls Out of Gibraltar Literature Week
Alan Titchmarsh will be unable to join Lord Jeffrey Archer and Christopher Lloyd at this year’s Gibraltar Literature Week. According to Gibraltar Cultural Services, on behalf of the ministry of culture, Titchmarsh has had to pull out due to personal family reasons. All patrons who have bought … Read more about Alan Titchmarsh Pulls Out of Gibraltar Literature Week
Jeffrey Archer and Alan Titchmarsh Confirmed as International Guest Authors for Gibraltar Literature Week
Tourists visiting Gibraltar in November during the annual Literature Week will be able to enjoy talks by three leading international authors. Lord Jeffrey Archer, Alan Titchmarsh and Christopher Lloyd have all been confirmed for this year’s edition, scheduled to run from 8 to 13 … Read more about Jeffrey Archer and Alan Titchmarsh Confirmed as International Guest Authors for Gibraltar Literature Week
New Streamlined Travel Protocols for Gibraltar
Gibraltar has introduced a simplified system for international travel in line with updated UK rules that also came into effect this week. According to the Gibraltarian government, the current “traffic light system” has (from 4 October) been replaced by a single red list of countries and … Read more about New Streamlined Travel Protocols for Gibraltar
The Best Day Trips to Take from Gibraltar Airport
However, being so close in proximity to its neighbouring country Spain, many people often enjoy getting the best of both worlds – taking a day trip or two from Gibraltar airport to soak up the local sights, while also enjoying the best that the British Overseas Territory has to offer. So, with … Read more about The Best Day Trips to Take from Gibraltar Airport
Exploring Gibraltar’s Natural and Architectural Heritage
Visitors to Gibraltar’s Trafalgar Cemetery can now fully appreciate the historical site’s natural splendour as well as its cultural heritage. The cemetery is home to 83 species of trees, many of them planted over the past few years, and work has just been completed to label them all – with plans to … Read more about Exploring Gibraltar’s Natural and Architectural Heritage
COVID Test Requirement Lifted for Travellers Returning to England from Gibraltar
Holidays in Gibraltar will become even more attractive this autumn and winter when the UK government eases its COVID test requirement for returning travellers. From 4 October, people who are fully vaccinated will no longer have to arrange a pre-departure PCR test before leaving for England from … Read more about COVID Test Requirement Lifted for Travellers Returning to England from Gibraltar