There’s nothing quite like being a tourist
in your own home town, city or country – but for those living in
Gibraltar, there is an especially great number of attractions to visit and
experience. Indigo (http://www.indigo.gi)
works hard to ensure a successful relocation to Gibraltar for individuals,
families, retirees and businesses alike, and knows that the range of things to
do in the territory can have a big influence on your decision to move there in
the first place.
So, without further ado, here are some of
the attractions that you can enjoy so much more of when you permanently relocate to Gibraltar.
Moorish
Castle
This complex of buildings, encompassing
various structures, gates and fortified walls, may look like a romantically
long-abandoned medieval relic. But while it was indeed built in circa 711, it
served a far-from-touristic functional purpose as recently as 2010, the year it
ceased to house the HM Prison of Gibraltar.
The name ‘Moorish’ pays tribute to the
total of 710 years of Gibraltar’s Moorish occupation. As for the Castle itself,
well, you could hardly miss it, wherever you stand in the territory, such is
its dominance of the landscape.
Rock
of Gibraltar
The famously invincible Rock of Gibraltar
is a monolithic limestone promontory that dominates widespread perceptions and
images of the territory. It is here where you will find the Upper Rock Nature
Reserve that is home to hundreds of the Barbary macaque monkeys that are so
strongly associated with Gibraltar, along with flora and fauna that are
protected by law.
The Rock is also where those who visit or move to Gibraltar will find a
fascinating series of underground passages, known as the Galleries or the Great
Siege Tunnels.
Barbary
macaques
We couldn’t possibly go further without
mentioning a bit more about those animals – technically monkeys, but also
referred to periodically as apes – that mostly occupy the Nature Reserve, but
which may also be spotted in the town on occasion.
An oft-repeated legend holds that the
territory will remain under British rule for as long as these animals are
resident there, although it is thought that it was the Moors who were actually
responsible for introducing them to Gibraltar, long before it was captured by
the British in 1704.
St.
Michael’s Cave
It is also at the Upper Rock Nature Reserve
where St. Michael’s Cave can be found. This is the name given to a network of
limestone caves located some 300 metres above sea level.
With almost a million visitors each year,
it is one of the most popular of the 150 or so caves of the Rock of Gibraltar.
The cave formations are colourfully lit, while there are also displays about
the history of the caves for visitors to read.
Don’t hesitate to contact Indigo (http://www.indigo.gi) today for more information
about moving to Gibraltar.
Our knowledgeable and helpful professionals can free up time for you to enjoy
the great things about the territory as a new resident.
Editor’s Note: Indigo (http://www.indigo.gi) is represented by the search engine advertising and
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queries to Louise Byrne. Email: louise@jumpingspidermedia.co.uk or call: +44
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