Europa Point
South district
20-25 min
Europa Point refers to the area around the southernmost tip of Gibraltar, providing some of the most spectacular views in the Mediterranean, with Africa visible across the narrow Strait of Gibraltar on a clear day. The last time the strait opened up was around five million years ago, when Europe separated from Africa.
The area is the home of the Gibraltar Trinity Lighthouse, sometimes just called the Europa Point Lighthouse, in addition to the Shrine of Our Lady of Europe (Gibraltar's patron saint) and the Ibrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque, a gift from Saudi Arabia inaugurated in 1997. The lighthouse is now fully automated and the only one regulated by Trinity House outside the mainland United Kingdom, dating back to 1841.
The area's unique microclimate supports specialised plant communities, including several endemic species found nowhere else in the world, such as the Gibraltar Sea Lavender (Limonium emarginatum). Due to Gibraltar's position on bird migratory routes, the area also serves as a vital stopover point for migratory birds travelling between the continents.
Inclusion
No tickets are required to access the Europa Point area or the Straight of Gibraltar exhibition.
Tickets are required to enter the Trinity Lighthouse and access the top deck, but this is not included in your tour. Please contact us to visit the lighthouse deck during your tour as we may have to make alterations to the tour itinerary.