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Preparing your trip to Gibraltar: advices & hints - things to do and to obey
1. A significant part of the local population speaks English, while Portuguese and Spanish are also common. Tourists are advised to take a phrase book with them, which can make communication with local residents much easier.
2. The best time to visit Gibraltar for beach lovers and divers is July or August when the hottest weather reigns here. January and February are considered the coldest months when the air temperature rarely rises above 14 °C.
3. Gibraltar is considered to be a quite calm city, so for vacationers, it's enough to observe basic safety rules. Do not leave personal belongings and outerwear unattended. Valuable things shouldn't be taken to remote areas of the city if there is no need.
4. Local reserves are inhabited by a large number of monkeys, which are considered an important symbol of the state and enjoy all sorts of privileges. While walking, vacationers should keep a close eye on their personal belongings. Monkeys can wrest cell phones or cameras out of your hands, and no measures will be taken against the "impudent troublemakers".
6. The voltage is 220-240 V, inns and hotels use three-pin British-style sockets. Some electrical devices may require special adapters, which can be bought in advance or on site.
7. Prices in local hotels and shopping centers are quite high, so budget travelers will have to spend some time searching for suitable budget hotels and restaurants. As a rule, they are located away from the city center.
Gibraltar - a British city that is located in Spain - is striking from the very first minutes. First of all, it is interesting that from the bird's eye view the city resembles a knife blade. … 
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9. Tourists who are going to spend a lot of time walking around the city and exploring its attractions are advised to refrain from traveling in autumn. During this period, your vacation can be disturbed by prolonged rains. 
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What to visit being in Gibraltar - unique sights
Gibraltar Airport
From the series “The Most Dangerous Runways in the World”
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Distance from Gibraltar center - 0.8 km.
In May 2002 the accident happened with the aircraft Monarch Boeing 757-200 from Luton. Because of the wrong maneuver of the first pilots, the aircraft has bent forward strongly. Miraculously, thanks to the coordinated cooperation of the pilots, it has succeeded in avoiding the aircraft crash. Since 2008, Gibraltar Airport has served more than 300 thousands of passengers a year whose health and lives depend entirely on the faultless work of the pilots and the airport. …
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Juzcar
From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Gibraltar center - 55 km.
After the release of the movie about smurfs for the first six months, about 80000 people visited the town, whereas earlier the number of tourists did not exceed 300 people a year. For admirers of stories about smurfs, the city is interesting not only for its amazing architecture, but also for a variety of souvenir shops, as well as thematic events that taking place here. Today anyone can buy a favourite multteroy costume in a local shop, and couples can organize a wedding ceremony in a thematic style in the church. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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It will welcome its first guests in 2024. 313 rooms of various categories will be available, the interior of rooms and hotel spaces will become one of the main features of the high-class hotel. When decorating the rooms, it is planned to use local textiles, which are famous for their high quality and are considered to be one of the best in the world.
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Travelling to Gibraltar - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Gibraltar. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
