Rock of Gibraltar & Upper Rock Nature Reserve
Upper Rock Nature Reserve
A limestone rock 426 meters high. The nature reserve is home to Barbary macaques, caves, tunnels and lookouts, making it the heart of any Gibraltar trip.
The Rock is one of the Pillars of Hercules. Its northern side is almost vertical, while the southern slope forms the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, home to Europe's only wild population of Barbary macaques. The reserve links together attractions such as St Michael's Cave, Apes' Den, the Skywalk, the Great Siege Tunnels and the Moorish Castle. The nature 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. You can take the cable car up and walk down, or join an approximately 1.5-hour taxi or minibus tour of the summit. Supplies are limited on the mountain, so bring water and sun protection.
Opening hours
About 9:00 am–6:15 pm (closes earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Great Siege Tunnels
- Eastern Beach
- World War II Tunnels
- Catalan Bay
- Moorish Castle
- Gibraltar Airport Runway Crossing
- Grand Casemates Square
- Ocean Village Marina