GIBRALTER
Bairdstravel headed down to Gibralter when he was staying in the Costa del sol
Short bus journey south and we are at the rock . Pity the weather was not kind to us.
Gibraltar dominates the entrance to the Mediterranean between the southern tip of Spain and the continent of Africa. Both famous and enigmatic, Gibraltar contains some of the most extensive military fortifications in Europe, spanning over 1200 years of Moorish, Spanish and British history. Tourists can enjoy some of the finest caves in Europe as well as the famous semi-wild Gibraltar apes.
BAIRDSTRAVEL SHOPPING IN THE GIB
Gibraltar is also called "The Rock of Gibraltar". It is a fascinate place where you can see "Rock Apes" and beautiful view from over 400m high.
Very rainy day at the rock.
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Wild Dolphins and Whales
The Bay and Straits of Gibraltar are a natural breeding area for several types of dolphins. The highest concentrations are seen from November to January. Guided tours leave from the various marinas all year round, most tourists will get reasonably good views involving many dolphins during these trips.
Gibraltar is also visited by many migratory Humpback Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, False Killer Whales, Minky Whales, and Long Fin Pilot whales. You have to be very lucky to see any of these creatures.
Because the Straits are only 13 miles wide at their narrowest point, the concentration of dolphins and whales is very high, especially towards the middle. It is about 3 miles offshore that you find the larger examples, such as the Sperm Whales. For some reason most sightings show that they are heading in a westerly direction. The prevailing surface current is easterly and these animals may be just stemming the current flow, and not in fact travelling out of the Straits at that particular time.
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