BEACHES took power and they were joined by other Italians, Portuguese, British and Spaniards who fled Napoleon’s Well, besides the sightseeing, army during the Peninsular War. touring, caving, wildflower Improvements to the beach have spotting, bird, dolphin watching, made this already popular area even and wildlife watching mentioned more so. Great quantities of sand in the last chapter, Gibraltar has were hauled in and a mini some great beaches, scuba diving, breakwater was formed below fishing, as well as shopping. As Caleta Palace to protect the shore. well, there are some excellent During the hot days of summer restaurants to go to... this is one place where locals and tourists like to cool off. The four star Caleta Hotel overlooks the beach on the south edge of the village. Some of the best seafood in Gibraltar can be enjoyed at the beach restaurants here.
What Else does Gibraltar offer?
Our Lady of Sorrows at Catalan Bay
Catalan Bay Nestled on the eastern side of the rock there is a feeling of isolation in the little village that curls around the bay beneath the steep slopes of the rock of Gibraltar. Catalan Bay was settled under Spanish rule by Genoese who lived in the fishing huts around the bay. They decided to remain there when the British
Catalan Bay
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