Situated beyond the border of the southernmost tip of Spain, just a short drive to the Costa del Sol and a catamaran crossing away from mystical Morocco, tourists in Gibraltar are perfectly poised to visit three countries in one day. Less than a three hour flight from the UK with departures from Luton, Gatwick, Heathrow, Manchester and connecting flights from most other regional airports, Gibraltar is a veritable home away from home.

Enjoying year round sunshine tempered by the cool, Mediterranean breeze from Northern Africa, Gibraltar is a duty-free country where the official language is English and the currency is the Pound. Al-fresco restaurants by the waterfront boast good, old-fashioned, British fare including traditional Sunday roasts. You can even read the current English newspapers whilst having your lunch at a certain Marina restaurant!

Duty-free bargains include alcohol (a litre of Bombay Sapphire Gin at £5.50 or 200 Malboro Light Cigarettes at £8 per pack), perfumes and cosmetics and electronics. Eating and drinking out is very reasonable when compared to UK and other European prices and there is a wide choice of fine eateries in Gibraltar ranging from the hotels, the Marina and Main Street.

Take a short drive across the border and you arrive at some of Spain’s finest golf courses in Soto Grande. Stop at the nearby Spanish port for a cold cerveza and tapas or enjoy traditional paella with rich rioja wine whilst watching the yachts sail by. If it’s mountains and cool temperatures you prefer, then visit the region of Ronda – less than a hour’s drive from the border. Go further along the scenic coast towards Malaga and visit the popular sandy beaches for a day.

Or why not just stay put in Gibraltar and enjoy all that this country full of surprises has to offer. In addition to the usual city sightseeing tours, you can enjoy fantastic views of Gibraltar and her surrounds from a cable car (six minute ride to the top of the Rock). See the famous and oldest residents of the Rock here – the Barbary apes. Visit St Michael’s Caves and see the newly opened Lower Rock where you can abseil and partake in some rock climbing! Or how about a dolphin safari or a scenic walk through the Botanical Gardens where a whole range of tropical flowers and plants and exotic birds and bats will surround your every sense. Then there’s the shopping, the five beaches, the Casino, the quality restaurants…and did we mention nearby Tarifa with its long stretch of sandy beach and endless water sports opportunities?

There is truly a lot to see, hear and taste in Gibraltar and to host your wedding in the sun in Gibraltar will give you a great choice of wedding venues including al-fresco options in the Botanical Gardens or even right on top of the Rock overlooking three countries whilst you take your vows!