Apes' Den
A spot to observe Europe's only wild macaque population up close. The macaques often jump onto car roofs and visitors' shoulders.
The Barbary macaque is the symbol of Gibraltar. Legend has it that if the apes ever leave the Rock, Britain will lose Gibraltar. About 200 macaques live in several troops. The Apes' Den is the easiest place to see them. Monkeys also frequently appear near the cable car's middle station, at the summit and along the Skywalk. Feeding them is prohibited and carries heavy fines. Zip up your backpack, put away food and plastic bags, and do not stare at or touch the young monkeys. The site is within the nature reserve (the reserve ticket costs about £18 and includes St Michael's Cave, the Great Siege Tunnels, the Moorish Castle and more. Prices are subject to the official website).
Opening hours
During the reserve's opening hours
Nearby sights
- Windsor Suspension Bridge
- Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (Alameda)
- Gibraltar Cable Car
- Gibraltar Skywalk
- Trafalgar Cemetery
- St Michael's Cave
- The Convent & Changing of the Guard
- Gibraltar National Museum