We are in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. This interesting place is covering an area of 6.7 km2. Gibraltar is bordered to the north by Spain and is known for the "Rock" (of Gibraltar), beneath which lies a densely populated town area. The town is home to around 32,688 people according to a 2022 estimate.
The territory was established as a watchtower by the Almohads in 1160 and changed hands several times during the Middle Ages. It was captured by Anglo-Dutch forces in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession and later ceded to Great Britain in 1713 under the Treaty of Utrecht.
During its history Gibraltar served as an important base for the Royal Navy, controlling the strategic Strait of Gibraltar. The sovereignty of Gibraltar remains a issue in Anglo-Spanish relations, despite the residents' clear preference to remain under British control with referendums held in 1967 and 2002.
On this walk we are starting at the South Bastion. From there we walk northward along Main Street, exploring several side streets to get a feel beyond the main shopping street. We also have a look around the Ocean Village and marina.
One interesting feature of Gibraltar is the airport, where people walk across the landing area on their way to the border with Spain. That's what we do on our final stretch of this walk before we finish our tour near the border control.
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Timeline:
0:00 Route Preview
3:00 Gibraltar Walking Tour
Filmed in January 2024
Camera: Osmo Pocket 3 in 4K60 HLG
Mic: Zoom H1n
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