The Island

The Island is an island in Gibraltar. The Island is situated nearby to the locality Coaling Island, as well as near King’s Wharf Apartments.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gibraltar International Airport and The Rock.

Gibraltar International Airport

Aerodrome

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Gibraltar International Airport, previously known as North Front Airport, is the civilian airport that serves the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.

The Rock

Peak

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The Rock of Gibraltar is a monolithic limestone mountain 426 m high dominating the western entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is situated near the end of a narrow 9-kilometre-long promontory stretching due south into the Mediterranean Sea and is located within the British territory of Gibraltar.

Gorham’s Cave

Cave

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Gorham's Cave is a sea-level cave in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Though not a sea cave, it is often mistaken for one. Considered to be one of the last known habitations of the Neanderthals in Europe, the cave gives its name to the Gorham's…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Línea de la Concepción and Moorish Castle.

La Línea de la Concepción

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La Línea de la Concepción is a city of 63,000 people in the Cadiz province of southwestern Spain, just over the border from Gibraltar. It doesn't have much to recommend it as a tourist destination, but as you will have to at least pass through it if you're entering Gibraltar by land, its many atmospheric bars and restaurants might warrant a visit.

Moorish Castle

Neighborhood

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The Moorish Castle is the name given to a medieval fortification in Gibraltar comprising various buildings, gates, and fortified walls, with the dominant features being the Tower of Homage and the Gate House.