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  Gibraltar Tour
Gibraltar is situated in latitude 36º 7' North and longitude 5º 21' West at the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar.
The western slopes of Gibraltar are the least steep and the main built-up areas are at their base.
Gibraltar forms the eastern flank of the Bay of Gibraltar.
www.gibraltar-rock-tours.com /description.htm   (322 words)

  
 Welcome To The Rock of Gibraltar!
Gibraltar is situated at the southern end of Europe with a land frontier to Spain on its northern front.
Gibraltar's history and environment are as captivating as its people; its formation millions of years before and the myths surrounding its dominant presence, to the territory's status today as a prominent tourism and business destination.
Gibraltar is a British Dependent Territory that is self-governing in all matters except foreign policy to which it reverts to the British Crown.
gibraltar.costasur.com   (752 words)

  
 Gibraltar - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
West of the peninsula is the Bay of Gibraltar, an inlet of the strait.
During the many years that Gibraltar was a British fortress, most of the area was taken up by military installations, and the civilian population was kept small.
Gibraltar petitioners tell Decolonization Committee sovereignty dispute between Spain, UK should not displace right to self-determination; Hears from Territory's Chief Minister, Opposition Leader; Spain's delegate says territorial integrity overriding principle.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-gibralta.html   (784 words)

  
 Greenpeace boards single-hull tanker in Gibraltar | Greenpeace International
Algeciras Bay, Gibraltar — The cleanup of some 25,000 tonnes of oil from the sunken Prestige oil tanker continues along the coasts of Spain, France and Portugal.
However Gibraltar authorities believe Greenpeace activists pose more of a threat than rusting oil tankers and have detained two inflatable boats Greenpeace activists were using when they began their protest.
Gibraltar is playing Russian roulette with the marine environment allowing high risk practices as those being carried out by the Vemamagna and by avoiding a ban on single-hulled vessels.
www.greenpeace.org /international/news/greenpeace-boards-single-hull   (372 words)

  
 Cruise Critic Destinations: Gibraltar
Gibraltar may well be a British Crown Colony but geographically it's an isthmus of Spain (you literally can walk across the road, though you do have to pass through some pretty tough customs guards).
For North Americans, however, there are few bargains as all prices are in the Gibraltar pound, which is equivalent to the pricey one in the U.K. As for the future of the territory, it is claimed that as long as the Barbary apes inhabit Gibraltar, it will remain a British colony.
Diving: Gibraltar is surrounded by more than 30 wrecks and reefs and is a haven for experienced divers, but even novices can take a short "resort course" and go out for a few hours at shallower depths.
www.cruisecritic.com /ports/newport.cfm?ID=144   (2073 words)

  
 Gibraltar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gibraltar is a UK overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar.
Gibraltar's defence is the responsibility of the tri-service British Forces Gibraltar.
Gibraltar was the opening location in the 1987 James Bond film, "The Living Daylights" which featured 00 trainees using parachutes James Bond landing on the top-of-the-Rock, a fall from the rock face, and a fight aboard a moving jeep containing explosives.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gibraltar   (4735 words)

  
 Gibraltar, the Pillars of the Phoenicians
Hence the proposal, in the context of the Pillars at the Straits of Gibraltar, that the concept of two pillars, one in the North and another in the South, in those times, would be recognised by all sailors as a religious prohibition, a warning that only the approved might pass between them.
It is notable that The Gibraltar Museum Authority, which set up the "Gibraltar Caves Project" in 1998 now controls no less than 140 caves all over the Rock of Gibraltar, which it is subjecting to a scientifically and authoritatively organised Archaeological Programme.
The Curator of the Gibraltar Museum is Dr. Clive Finlayson who is responsible for the direction of the excavations and the restoration, display, and dating of all artefacts recovered and for the subsequent publication of works on the archaeological works at this and all protected sites in Gibraltar.
phoenicia.org /gibraltar.html   (2084 words)

  
 A Map of Gibraltar
Gibraltar is 3.1 miles long and only a half mile wide.
It is connected to Spain by a sandy spit of land.
There are three types of dolphin in the Bay of Gibraltar: bottlenose, striped and common.
www.notesfromtheroad.com /iberian/gibraltar_map.htm   (65 words)

  
 Caleta Hotel - Gibraltar
The Caleta Hotel in Gibraltar offers high quality conference, wedding, accommodation, restaurant and leisure facilities to an international clientele of well-travelled business visitors, families, and those simply spending a holiday, short break, or leisurely long weekend in Gibraltar.
A favoured choice of business travellers and those visiting Gibraltar for a short break or holiday, this classic 4 star hotel is located on the tranquil eastside of the Rock; a vantage point that offers simply stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the coastline of the Costa del Sol.
Watch from the Caleta Hotel’s pool deck, the restaurant or your private balcony as the rising or setting sun colours the sky in bright colours, or a string of lights plot the outline of the coast at night.
www.caletahotel.com   (335 words)

  
 Gibraltar Webcam
The Strait of Gibraltar has been the subject of myths and legends since ancient times, the Romans believed it marked the end of the world.
The Rock of Gibraltar on the European shoreline and the mountain of Jebel Musa on the African coast.
Nowadays, Gibraltar, the Key to the Mediterranean, continues vigilant to one of the busiest sea lanes in the world, the Strait of Gibraltar, through which more than 50,000 ocean-going vessels transit each year.
www.llanito.net /webcam.htm   (110 words)

  
 Gibraltar Photo Gallery by Brian McMorrow at pbase.com
The Rock of Gibraltar, one of the Pillars of Hercules, formerly marked the end of the world
Gibraltar was named Jabal Tariq in honor of the Moorish general Tariq ibn-Ziyad, who invaded Spain in 711
Gibraltar was ceded by Spain in the Treaty of Utrecht, 1713
www.pbase.com /bmcmorrow/gibraltar   (98 words)

  
 Gibraltar travel guide
The Rock of Gibraltar sits at the southernmost tip of Europe with a land frontier to Central Spain on its northern front.
In the ancient times, right through the age of empires and in the global conflicts of our own century, Gibraltar has stood guard over this Mediterranean, its unique position making it the focus of a continuous struggle for power.
Steeped in history dating back to the glacial period an official rock tour is the ideal introduction to Gibraltar’s past and highlights include: St Michael’s Cave, the Barbary apes' den, the Moorish Castle and the City Under Siege exhibition.
www.world66.com /europe/gibraltar   (352 words)

  
 Gibraltar Hotel - The Rock Hotel Gibraltar
Rock Hotel is an institution in Gibraltar and indeed the Mediterranean.
The hotel enjoys a unique aspect in Gibraltar with all rooms having magnificent views across the Bay of Gibraltar, the Spanish mainland and the Rif Mountains of Morocco.
There are barbecues and events throughout the summer months and the area is available for private functions in consultation with our banqueting department.
www.southtravels.com /europe/gibraltar/therockhotel/index.html   (746 words)

  
 The Rock Hotel Gibraltar - One of Gibraltar's Luxury Hotels & Weddings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The Rock Hotel is an institution amongst Gibraltar Hotels and indeed the Mediterranean.
Of all the Gibraltar hotels the Rock enjoys a unique aspect in Gibraltar with all rooms having magnificent views across the Bay of Gibraltar, the Spanish mainland and the Rif Mountains of Morocco.
So whether it be on business, a short break or city vacation, a wedding ceremony, a holiday with a difference or simply to enjoy the warm summer and mild winter climates, with an ambience that will please all the Rock Hotel truly is..........
www.rockhotelgibraltar.com   (245 words)

  
 birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
The strategic position of Gibraltar is the root of its ornithological fame.
Gibraltar is within day-trip distance of the Eastern bank of the Guadalquivir river (Brazo del Este, Bonanza salt pans, Algaida pine woods); the Serrania de Ronda, the Guadalhorce estuary at Malaga, the cork forests of the Cadiz sierras (Parque Natural de los Alcornocales) and the Costa de la Luz.
The Straits of Gibraltar (southern tip of Cádiz province, Spain) is the most important bottle-neck for central and western European migratory birds crossing the Mediterranean sea, travelling to and from their wintering quarters in the African continent.
www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/gibralta.html   (1000 words)

  
 Strait of Gibraltar (Spain),May2002
Gibraltar (Spain) - This SAR multitemporal image of Strait of Gibraltar is generated from three separate acquisitions using the European Space Agency's environmental radar satellite ERS-2.
Through the Strait, a continuous current enters the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean, generated the different colours of the sea associated by different wind conditions during the acquisitions.
Upper right corner: To the left,Algeciras, a port and industrial centre in the Bay of Gibraltar.
earth.esa.int /ew/special_events/Gibraltar   (477 words)

  
 Gibraltar Wild Dolphins and Whales frame   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
The Bay and Straits of Gibraltar are a natural breeding area for several types of dolphins.
The highest concentrations are seen from November to January.
Gibraltar is also visited by many migratory Humpback Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, False Killer Whales, Minky Whales, and Long Fin Pilot whales.
www.discovergibraltar.com /sites/bay/dolphins/dolfrm.htm   (83 words)

  
 Lake Erie Islands
Rattlesnake Island, consisting of 85 acres, is located 2 miles northwest of Put-in-Bay, past Gibraltar Island.  Some claim the name was once covered with rattlesnakes, while others say the name is derived from the shape, with the two tiny islands off its western tip representing the rattles.  Today Rattlesnake is a privately owned resort.
Looking in a westerly direction, 15 miles distant, is West Sister Island.  Currently a National Wildlife Refuge and a haven for many species of shore birds, it was near West Sister that the Battle of Lake Erie came to an end, and American control of Michigan, northern Ohio, and the Old Northwest was assured.
The residential area to the east of the Monument is called East Point and just across the channel to the northeast is Ballast Island.  Legend has it that Perry stopped here upon the arrival of his fleet and collected rocks along the shoreline for use as ballast on his vessels.  Ballast is also privately owned.
www.nps.gov /pevi/HTML/islands.html   (356 words)

  
 Rock Hotel Gibraltar
The Rock Hotel Gibraltar truly is an institution in Gibraltar, with 104 bedrooms including several suites, junior suites and penthouses.
Built in 1932, the hotel Rock Hotel Gibraltar continues to offer the standard of service and guest care from bygone eras.
The Rock Hotel enjoys a unique aspect of Gibraltar with all rooms benefiting from magnificent vistas over the Bay of Gibraltar, the Coastal del sol and the Mountains of Morocco.
www.gibhotels.com /rock_hotel_gibraltar.htm   (193 words)

  
 Gibraltar view from Moorish castle over Bay of Gibraltar - QTVR panorama
Gibraltar is perhaps one of the most known places in the Mediterranean area.
Built in 742 and rebuilt to its present form in the 14th century.
Discover Gibraltar is a Virtual Tour with QTVR panoramas made by Jim Crone a photographer based in Northern Ireland.
www.panoramas.dk /fullscreen/fullscreen37.html   (184 words)

  
 Gibraltar Hotel - Bristol Hotel Gibraltar
In the Very Heart of Town, ideally situated for both the business traveller and the holidaymaker; major UK banks and shops just a stroll away.
Dolphin sight­seeing trips on the Bay of Gibraltar.
Snacks are available throughout opening hours ranging from a cheese sandwich to a portion of chips, a prawn curry or lasagne, or a steak and kidney pie.
www.southtravels.com /europe/gibraltar/bristolhotel/index.html   (392 words)

  
 Dolphins gibraltar
In the Bay of Gibraltar there are mainly three types of Dolphins - The common Dolphin which is mainly fl with a white stripe underneath.
It grows to a length of some 8ft and weighs around 180lbs and is capable of speeds of 40mph + Their daily diet is of small fish mainly sardines, Anchovies etc. of which they consume around 10lbs.
Their colour is blue/grey An occasional visitor to the Bay of Gibraltar is the Hump Back Whale, which mainly feeds on Anchovies.
www.jpsmedia.com /dolphinexplorer/pages/dolphin_info.htm   (238 words)

  
 Battle of Gibraltar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Battle of Gibraltar by Hendrick Cornelisz Vroom.
The attacking ships were ordered to focus on the Spanish flagship and the Dutch fleet stood into the bay.
Van Heemskerk was killed during the first approach on the Spanish flagship as a cannon ball severed his leg.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Gibraltar   (487 words)

  
 Gibraltar. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
The climate is mild and pleasant, and tourism has become an important industry.
The Spanish Held the peninsula (1309–33) but did not definitively recover it from the Moors until 1462.
It was frequently bombed in 1940–41, but not seriously damaged.
www.bartleby.com /65/gi/Gibralta.html   (574 words)

  
 Gibraltar TAXI
Gibraltar taxi services numbers for the following towns.
If you know of other services elsewhere in the country please contribute this information.
In the future we shall also provide Gibraltar flights, Gibraltar travel and Gibraltar hotel data as well as other relevant local information.
www.infotaxi.org /country-62.htm   (66 words)

  
 Gibraltar Map: Catalan Bay — Waterport | Gibraltar Google Satellite Maps
Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions.
If you would like to recommend this Gibraltar map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
Expedia is the long-standing web leader in online delivery of everything you need for researching, planning, and purchasing a whole trip in Gibraltar.
www.maplandia.com /gibraltar   (569 words)

  
 DISCOVER GIBRALTAR, history, heritage and attractions. Visit Gibraltar information, maps and things to see.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Visit Gibraltar information, maps and things to see.
This website gives a comprehensive overview of Gibraltar including history, geography, geology and wildlife.
The famous Gibraltar Rock explained in great detail.
www.discovergibraltar.com /mainlogo/mainfrm.htm   (40 words)

  
 Gibraltar, Marina Bay, Travel Pics Pro - Stock Image Library - Great Travel Photos
Marina Bay is an ideal location from which to explore the world!
Marina Bay is a tranquil haven, strategically situated on the west side of Gibraltar.
Five miles across the Bay of Gibraltar, to the west,
www.travelpicspro.com /Gib003000.htm   (227 words)

  
 Financial Services Commission Gibraltar
Welcome to the web-site of the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission.
Click here to be taken to the feedback form.
If you encounter any difficulties with navigating through the site or have some feedback to offer please contact webmaster@fsc.gi.
www.fsc.gi /fsc/home.htm   (636 words)

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