A Day in Gibraltar: Monkeys, Caves & British Quirks at Spain’s Edge

Is This Really the UK? Exploring Gibraltar from Malaga

Visiting Gibraltar felt like stepping through a portal. One moment I was in Spain, surrounded by Andalusian sunshine and Spanish chatter, and the next, I was in a British world of red telephone boxes, pubs, and Union Jacks fluttering in the breeze. This video captures my full-day adventure from Malaga to Gibraltar, a journey that’s just a couple of hours away but feels like entering another country—because, technically, it is.

Gibraltar may be small, but it’s packed with history, culture, and surprises. I take you through the experience of crossing the border, walking under the airport runway, wandering down Main Street, riding the cable car to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar, and spotting wild Barbary macaques along the way. There’s also a stop inside the spectacular St. Michael’s Cave and a moment of calm at Europa Point, where you can see both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic meet.

Whether you’re planning a Gibraltar day trip from Malaga, curious about things to do in Gibraltar, or just wondering what makes this British Overseas Territory so unique, this video shows what it’s really like to visit. It’s not your typical Costa del Sol destination—but that’s precisely the point.

You'll want to see this if you’re into offbeat travel experiences, cultural contrasts, and places with a story to tell.