World famous and perhaps Gibraltar's most important tourist attraction, the Gibraltar Apes (Barbary Apes,Macaca Sylvanus), are actually tail-less monkeys. A lot of people still refer to them as the Gibraltar monkeys. Natives of North Africa, their presence probably dates from the early days of the British garrison were it is believed they were imported as pets or even game, … [Read more...] about Gibraltar Apes – World Famous
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Torremolinos Accommodation – take your pick!
Torremolinos Accommodation Torremolinos, name sounds familiar doesn't it? It's not just that hit song by Sttellla, or that text adventure computer game we used to play in the old days. Torremolinos is the tourism-oriented city found in Andalusia in the south of Spain. What used to be a poor fishing village is now a popular tourist spot since the growth of resorts and … [Read more...] about Torremolinos Accommodation – take your pick!
Welcome to Andalucia – Situated between two continents and two seas…
Situated between two continents and two seas, the region of Andalucia - southern Spain - has been undoubtedly influenced by the many civilisations that made the region their home throughout history. Andalucia is a truly unique and friendly region to live in or visit and this is arguably mainly due to the heritage visible in the region's eight provinces which has been left … [Read more...] about Welcome to Andalucia – Situated between two continents and two seas…
The Great Siege Tunnels Gibraltar
The labyrinth of tunnels known as THE GREAT SIEGE TUNNELS GIBRALTAR is perhaps the most impressive defence system devised by man. Most visitors inevitably come and see the tunnels as they are high up on the list of famous Gibraltar attractions. At the end of the Great Siege of Gibraltar in 1783, the defeated Commander of the French and Spanish troops, the Duc de Crillon, on … [Read more...] about The Great Siege Tunnels Gibraltar
What oceans surround Gibraltar?
What oceans surround Gibraltar? by Mary Hi there, I was just wondering about which oceans surround the island of Gibraltar? Comments for What oceans surround Gibraltar? Feb 06, 2011 Surrounding oceans Gibraltar by: Melanie Hi Mary, First off, Gibraltar is not an island it is a peninsula, it is not completely surrounded by water, it is actually connected to … [Read more...] about What oceans surround Gibraltar?