About Gibraltar
Access:
Scheduled flights from Gatwick and Luton airports.
Ferry service to and from Morocco
The frontier crossing is open 24 hours with no restrictions on the number of crossings taken.
Currency:
Gibraltar has its own currency which is at par with sterling. UK notes,
coins, traveller's cheques and credit cards are welcome. There is a
full range of international
banks.
Health:
No specific vaccinations are necessary for Gibraltar, Spain or North Africa.
Climate:
Sub-tropical with warm dry summers and mild winters
Average Temperature
Jan - 14
Feb - 14
Mar - 15
Apr - 16
May - 19
June - 21
July - 24
Aug - 24
Sept - 23
Oct - 20
Nov - 17
Dec - 14
Language:
The main language is English, and Spanish is widely spoken
Motoring:
Driving is on the right hand side of the road. Please note that Seatbelts are now compulsory.
Time:
Standard continental time (one hour ahead of GMT)
Travel Documentation:
Visas are not required for EU Nationals or those already in possession
of an EU passport. All other nationalities should seek further information
about
these requirements from the appropriate authorities.
Vat Free Shopping
Gibraltar is one of the finest VAT free shopping areas in Europe. Good buys include electrical goods, jewellery, watches, spirits and cigarettes.