Where are the best places to take photos in Gibraltar?

Short answer

The classic shots are from the Upper Rock (the Skywalk, the Windsor Suspension Bridge, the Mediterranean Steps and the Apes' Den), from Europa Point with its lighthouse and views to Africa, and around Casemates Square and Main Street in town. The Upper Rock spots need a Nature Reserve ticket.

Detailed answer

On the Upper Rock, the Skywalk is a glass platform 340 metres above sea level with 360-degree views across three countries and two continents. Nearby, the Windsor Suspension Bridge stretches 71 metres across a gorge about 50 metres deep, with views over the Strait, the bay and the city. The Apes' Den is the most reliable place to photograph the Barbary macaques; keep your distance, follow the Nature Reserve's macaque guidelines and never feed them.

For dramatic cliff and coastal views, the Mediterranean Steps climb from Jews' Gate at about 180 metres to O'Hara's Battery at about 419 metres, with views across to North Africa. The path is steep and not suitable for anyone without a head for heights. Early morning usually gives the best light, and late afternoon offers shade in summer.

Europa Point, at Gibraltar's southern tip, gives wide views across the Strait to Morocco with the lighthouse in the frame. On a guided tour of Europa Point Lighthouse you climb 117 steps to the Lantern Room for views over the Strait and the Mediterranean. Harding's Battery, with its restored Victorian gun, is close by.

In town, Casemates Square, Main Street, the Alameda Botanic Gardens and Trafalgar Cemetery all make good subjects, and the 100-ton gun at Rosia Bay is a striking piece of Victorian engineering.

For a view of the Rock itself, a boat trip into the Strait gives a perspective of the Rock, Spain and North Africa from the water.

Practical points: inside St Michael's Cave, a professional photo package can be added to Nature Reserve tickets. Flying a drone in Gibraltar is restricted, so check the rules before you bring one.