The Gibraltar peninsula is known to the world for its Rock. The Rock of Gibraltar is a composition of limestone and shale ridge. Its highest summit at 1,396 feet is accomplished near its southern end. The Rock slopes down to the sea at Europa Point that faces Ceuta. Ceuta is a Spanish dominion in Morocco.
Anyone with an intense interest in rare specimens of flora and fauna can plan their visit to Gibraltar . There is an excess of 500 species of small flowering plants on Gibraltar , and the Gibraltar candytuft is a flower uniquely found in the Rock. Wild olive and pine trees grow in good numbers on the Upper Rock. The Barbary Apes, the only wild monkeys in Europe are found in the peninsula of Gibraltar . They are mostly seen wandering on the Upper Rock. Migratory birds flocking to Gibraltar are a pleasure to watch.
A visitor can be little upset with the weather of Gibraltar in summer. Summer is hot and humid with no rainfall. So, it is better for a tourist to visit Gibraltar in winter. Gibraltar is not gifted with any spring or river. But that drawback does not stop the people of Gibraltar from using water for sanitation purposes. Sand slopes above Catalan and Sandy bays have been covered to provide a rain-catchments area. The water is stored in a number of tanks sheltered over the Rock. The rainwater is then mixed with water pumped from wells on the isthmus. This final resultant of water is supplied for sanitation purposes. This is a process any curious visitor would like to witness.
Visitors do need not worry about the political tension in Gibraltar . There are lots of luxurious bars and restaurants in Gibraltar where they are guided with exquisite cuisines as well as secured tours.
