Gibraltar is one of my favourite holiday destinations and I have been going there almost every year since I was a toddler. I even lived out there for a couple of months when I was about 7 and I plan to move out there in the future and spend a few months working. My uncle married a Gibraltarian woman which is the main reason that we go out there so much to see her family but, even if I didn't have family out there, I would still have regular holidays there.

Although just a small country, there is so much to see and do in Gibraltar. The main attraction is obviously the rock which gives you amazing views over the rest of the country and you can also see out to Africa from the top (Europa Point). All over the rock, mainly at the top, you will find the cheeky Barbary Apes. There are a lot of these and, although cute and fun to watch, they are not at all shy and will try to jump on you or even try to steal your bag. You used to be able to fed them but since they stopped this, the monkeys now have to go out looking for their food. So if they see someone with a plastic bag or smell food they will try and get if off you. This can even happen down in the street so as soon as you see one hide your bag! You can drive half way up the rock in your car and then walk the rest of the way or you can take a quick cable car up to the top but I wouldn't suggest this if you don't like heights and are not keen on hanging up high over the ground on a thin wire!

In the centre of town, Main Street is packed with shops including Marks & Spencer and Topshop. Casemates Square has great souvenir shops and cafes in the day, as well as Pizza Hut and Burger King, and at night the bars and restaurants bring their chairs outside and start the music up. Weeknights are very quiet though but at the weekends the whole of Gibraltar is out. If you take a wander up some of the small side streets you'll find some more lovely little bars and pubs.

There is a huge cheap market just across the border into La Linea, Spain (take a right and keep on walking once you've crossed the border). The market is on Wednesdays I think but check this before you go it may have changed. To get to the border you need to cross the airway strip at the airport. Yes, you have to actually walk or drive across the landing and taking off strip for the planes. When a plane is due the barriers are lowered and bells go off so you know when one's coming but it's still pretty scary and I usually hurry across even if I've got plenty of time!

- St Michael's Caves - half way up the rock with amazing stalagmites and stalactites where musical shows and operas are often held inside.
- The Alameda Gardens - beautiful gardens which has a spot you can even get married in.
- Spend some cash at the International Casino
- Take a history tour of fortresses and World War II tunnels

The hotels are The Caleta, The Rock, O'Callaghan Elliot, Cannon, Queen's, and Bristol. The Caleta (see my other review on this) is the best in my opinion. Although fairly expensive, it is in the nicest location with practically it's own beach with steps leading down to it, and is just a brilliant hotel. The Rock is the most expensive and is more of a black tie hotel. The others are the cheaper options but they are not as nice as the Caleta and I'd always pay the extra to stay here.

Flights to Gibraltar can be pricey and so can accommodation but the website mygibraltar.co.uk sometimes offer good deals.

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Gibraltar is a wonderful place to take a holiday but I definitely wouldn't recommend it for a young adult holiday with a group of friends. It's more suited to families, couples or the older generation.