What is the nearest Spanish town to Gibraltar?

La Linea
La Linea & Campamento La Linea is the border town to Gibraltar and one of the most popular places to live for Gibraltar workers. Only a short work to the border of Gibraltar, it is not necessary to have a car if you live in La Linea. La Linea is a typical Spanish working town but with lots of tapas bars and shops.

Which part of Spain is near Gibraltar?

Gibraltar, British overseas territory occupying a narrow peninsula of Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast, just northeast of the Strait of Gibraltar, on the east side of the Bay of Gibraltar (Bay of Algeciras), and directly south of the Spanish city of La Línea.

What cities are near Gibraltar?

Cities near Gibraltar, Gibraltar:

• La Linea, Spain.
• San Roque, Spain.
• Algeciras, Spain.
• Los Barrios, Spain.
• Tarifa, Spain.
• Ceuta, Spain.
• Fnideq, Morocco.
• Estepona, Spain.

Where is the Gibraltar Spain border?

The border runs east-west for a total of 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) separating Gibraltar from the neighbouring Spanish municipality of La Línea de la Concepción. Since Gibraltar (like the United Kingdom) is outside the European Union’s Schengen Area, identity checks are required to cross the border.

Does Britain still own Gibraltar?

The last colony on mainland Europe, Gibraltar is British owned and so still has Pounds Sterling as its currency. It is a curious glimpse at an anachronistic version of England, though little else. But it does have monkeys.

Is Gibraltar in Spain?

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the bottom of Spain on the narrow gap between Europe and Africa.

Where is Gibraltar Europe?

Gibraltar is located in Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar , which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean , on the southern coast of Spain. For your convenience, the map below shows the location of Gibraltar highlighted on a larger map.

What is the area of Gibraltar?

Gibraltar is a peninsula in the Mediterranean Sea with an area of just 2.6 square miles (6.8 sq km) and throughout its history, the Strait of Gibraltar (the narrow strip of water between it and Morocco) has been an important “chokepoint.”.