Day tours in Algarve & surroundings
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Program
Early morning departure, driving through the Andalucia countryside to the fabulous and historic GIBRALTAR,
where you will have the chance to explore the main shopping street and take an escorted tour in minibus (included)
of the Rock of Gibraltar, from where you can admire the breathtaking views of Africa and of the spectacular cliffs,
visit Europe's only free-ranging monkeys and Saint Michael's Cave. After lunch, return to the Algarve.
Note: Passport requested.
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…Gibraltar is a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the
Strait of Gibraltar. The narrow neck separates Europe from Africa and provides the only link between the Atlantic
Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The territory shares a border with Spain to the north. Gibraltar has historically
been an important base. The name of the territory is derived from the Arabic, meaning "mountain of Tariq", who led
the initial incursion into Iberia in advance of the main Moorish force in 711. When you first see the Rock of Gibraltar,
whether it is from the air, from the sea or from either the Costa del Sol or the western end of the Bay, it is its impressive
stature, towering isolated above the surrounding countryside. Being limestone, the Rock which is geologically very
different from the surrounding landscape, is riddled with caves. For the person interested in natural history, whether it
is on land or sea, Gibraltar is incredibly rich and full of surprises at any time of the year. It is a combination of
geographical location, climate and a unique history, together with the preservation of areas of habitat, that has made it
a tiny paradise for wildlife…
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