Gibraltar Nature Reserve

#967 among destinations in Spain

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The Gibraltar Nature Reserve is a protected nature reserve in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar that covers over 40% of the country's land area. It was established as the Upper Rock Nature Reserve in 1993 under the International Union for Conservation of Nature's category Ia and was last extended in 2013. It is known for its semi-wild population of Barbary macaques, and is an important resting point for migrating birds. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 453 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°8'43"N, 5°20'35"W

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Gibraltar Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque Municipal Reina Sofía, La Inmaculada Concepción, Ruins of Fort St. Barbara, Museo Cruz Herrera.

0.9 miN
Park
Parque Municipal Reina Sofía, La Línea
23 min walk • The Parque Municipal Reina Sofía is a verdant oasis in the heart of La Línea de la Concepción, a city located in the province of Cádiz, Spain. This serene park provides a tranquil escape from the urban bustle and is named in honor of Queen Sofía of Spain.
1.3 miN
Church
La Inmaculada Concepción, La Línea
33 min walk • Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción is a parish church in the town of La Línea de la Concepción, in Andalusia, Spain.
1.1 miN
Beach, Forts and castles
Ruins of Fort St. Barbara, La Línea
27 min walk • The Ruins of Fort St. Barbara are the ruins of a fort located in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1994.
1.2 miN
Museum
Museo Cruz Herrera, La Línea
30 min walk • Museo José Cruz Herrera is a museum in La Línea de la Concepción, Spain. Established in 1975, it is named after the portrait artist José Cruz Herrera.
1.4 miNW
Beach
Playa de Poniente, La Línea
36 min walk • Playa de Poniente is a beach in the municipality of La Línea de la Concepción, in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain, located to the northwest of Gibraltar. It has a length of about 800 metres and average width of about 20 metres.
1.2 miNW
Memorial
Estatua Camarón de la Isla, La Línea
31 min walk • José Monje Cruz, better known by his stage name Camarón de la Isla, was a Spanish Romani flamenco singer.
0.9 miN
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Estadio Municipal de La Línea de la Concepción, La Línea
24 min walk • The Estadio Municipal de La Línea de la Concepción is a multi-purpose stadium located in La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz Province, Spain. It is currently used for football matches and is the home stadium of Real Balompédica Linense.