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Gibraltar

Gibraltar · Gibraltar · View on map

A British overseas territory at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula and a strategic passage linking the Mediterranean and Atlantic. It is known for the massive monolith called The Rock and its wild Barbary macaques.

From port to town

Not yet confirmed

Model plan 1 (Japanese)

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Gibraltar · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 34,000
Population
A Mediterranean climate. Summers are dry and hot, while winters are mild and humid.
Climate
English and Spanish (also used daily)
Language
Gibraltar pound (British pounds are also accepted)
Currency
April to June and September to October
Best time to visit
Local food
Calamarifish and chipscolorful tapas
Sights
The Rock of GibraltarSt. Michael's CaveBarbary macaque habitatGreat Siege TunnelsEuropa Point
Monthly average high / low temperatures
16°
11°Jan
17°
11°Feb
19°
13°Mar
20°
14°Apr
23°
16°May
26°
18°Jun
28°
20°Jul
29°
21°Aug
26°
20°Sep
23°
17°Oct
19°
14°Nov
17°
12°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: GIBRALTAR · about 1.2 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)141 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, coffee costs about the same; water, meals and beer are somewhat more expensive.

GIP 0.75
Water 500 ml
GIP 2.50
Coffee
GIP 14.45
Inexpensive meal
GIP 4.28
Local beer

Prices in Gibraltar. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices

Getting there from Japan

GIB
Gibraltar Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 1.3 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

Model plans in this region

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Gibraltar” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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