Description:
ALERT: Russian vessels are banned from Gibraltar port.
The Rock of Gibraltar is a 1400 ft high giant slab of jagged Jurassic limestone formed around 200 million years ago and dominates a unique geographical position connecting the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Gibraltar itself is a land mass of some three miles in length, and one mile wide, overlooking the twenty-mile stretch of water known as the Straits which divides the two continents of Europe and Africa.
The separating line between Gibraltar and Spain is a half-mile wide isthmus, which doubles as an international airport runway, along with the local traffic and pedestrians. It must be one of the few places, if not the only place, in the world where you get off the plane and walk across the runway you have just landed on to get to your destination.
Entrance Notes or Cautions:
The daytime approach to Gibraltar is straightforward. At night, entry into Gibraltar Bay can be more difficult but navigation lights at the entrances to all harbour areas are available and marked on UK Admiralty charts BA 1448, BA144 and BA45.
Gibraltar is very busy and finding a visitors berth, especially if over 40ft, may be difficult. It is recommended to reserve a berth in advance.
Position:
36° 08.05'N, 05° 21.94'W (harbor entrance)
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