I'm planning on taking my girlfriend on holiday to Gibraltar later this year, but I need some advice?

Question

I've been before, but I was only 8 so I can't really remember much.


Just some things I need help with;

I know Bank of England notes are accepted without a charge in Gibraltar, but what about Bank of Scotland?

Do they use 3-pin plugs like we have here?

Is the legal drinking age 18, like here?

How much would a 10 minute cab ride set me back?

How much is considered REASONABLE for a pint of lager, a medium glass of house rose and 2 meals?

Is the National Park still open on top of the Rock? As I've told her all about the monkeys, and she wants to see them.

Can you stay on top of the Rock until sunset?

We're going for a week and I plan to take £500 spending money.

Many thanks :).

Answer 1

I would honestly recommend that you have a holiday somewhere on the Costa del Sol and just take a day trip to Gibraltar. I've been a few times but would never consider even a short break there, as you would very quickly run out of things to do. On the other hand, there are so many attractions/things to do in Spain, between Malaga and Gibraltar, that you would have difficulty in choosing where to go.



Your money will go further in Spain where you can enjoy a 3 course meal (menu del dia), with a bottle of wine, for around €10.00 - €11.00 per person, in many restaurants. The legal age to drink in Gibraltar is, indeed, 18 yrs of age.

http://www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi/articles/2006-11o.pdf

Answer 2

I'm a Geordie and live in Andalucia. I've been to Gibraltar twice apart from the airport and it was once too many times. It's like Britain with sunshine. Gibraltar is more expensive than Spain. As Pompal says, Gib is where people go for day trips, many of the resident Brits in Spain go for British food there, goodness knows why.



Legal drinking age is 18 in Gib and in Spain. When you leave Gibraltar, there is a limit on what you can bring back, such as cigarettes or alcohol, or any supposed duty free, it's not like the rest of the EU. I don't know the price of lager, but it will be more than I pay where I live in Spain.



Be careful with Bank of Scotland notes. I was in the UK recently, had Scottish bank notes and in England They were rejected. They are only legal tender in Scotland.