Gibraltar, also known as the Rock of Gibraltar, is on a small peninsula on the Strait of Gibraltar. This British colony shares a northern land border with Spain. Gibraltar offers beaches, historic sites, great nightlife, eclectic dining and tax free shopping. Car hire in Gibraltar offers a comfortable transport choice.

The higher levels of the Rock have been designated a nature park and are home to a colony of Barbary Macaques. Other notable attractions on Gibraltar include an ancient Moorish castle and the Great Siege Tunnels. Europa Point is at the bottom tip of the peninsula opposite North Africa. These two places are the gateposts to the Mediterranean.

Car hire in Gibraltar provides the best way of getting to Europa Point. Drive south from the botanic gardens, on Gibraltar’s west side, on Rosia Road. From Europa Point Morocco and the Rif Mountains are visible on good days. A picturesque lighthouse, Ibrahim al Ibrahim Mosque and a shrine are other sites here.

On Gibraltar’s east side driving car rental in Gibraltar are Eastern Beach and Catalan Bay. The access road to these is Sir Herbert Miles Road. Catalan Bay boasts hotels, restaurants serving delicious seafood dishes, a beach and an old church. Eastern Beach, just before Catalan, receives the most sunshine in Gibraltar.

Gibraltar Airport is north, and beyond this is La Linea de la Concepcion, in Spain. La Alcaidesa is part of the 10kms of beaches here. Cultural draws include the Spanish Worker Monument, a bullfighting museum and Museo del Istmo. Additional savings for cheap car hire in Gibraltar can be obtained by pre-booking.