margord Posted March 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted March 23, 2009 What kind of money will I need to use in Gibraltar? Will it be the same as in London or do they have their own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted March 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted March 23, 2009 You can use British Pounds in Gibraltor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crusin Posted March 23, 2009 #3 Share Posted March 23, 2009 We are taking a TA cruise in November. We will be passing through the Strait at night. I know it depends on the weather, etc., but can you normally see the rock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted March 23, 2009 #4 Share Posted March 23, 2009 In Gibraltar the shops, cafes, and restaurants will accept British Pounds, Euros or US Dollars. Credit cards are also very widely accepted. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted March 23, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted March 23, 2009 In Gibraltar the shops, cafes, and restaurants will accept British Pounds, Euros or US Dollars. Credit cards are also very widely accepted. Hank Well, that will be great. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joandbun Posted March 24, 2009 #6 Share Posted March 24, 2009 In the post office - they will only accept Gibaltar pounds. Most shops will accept Euro or GB pounds & give change in local currency. The big shops will accept almost anything. no problem with Credit cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted March 24, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted March 24, 2009 In the post office - they will only accept Gibaltar pounds. Most shops will accept Euro or GB pounds & give change in local currency. The big shopswill accept almost anything. no problem with Credit cards Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted March 24, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2009 We are taking a TA cruise in November. We will be passing through the Strait at night. I know it depends on the weather, etc., but can you normally see the rock? It is a very narrow strait and yes you can easily see the rock, but not at night in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniquet Posted March 24, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2009 You should see the outline of the Rock as some of it is lit (unless it's misty. They wiil take all currencies but you don't get a very good rate. Pound sterling is the official currency. Some shops have a surcharge for credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costafox Posted March 24, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The Rock is pretty much floodlit at night so unless it is misty/foggy you should see its outline without any problem. All shops accept £ sterling either local or UK (even the post office will accept UK pounds). Lots of shops will also accept euros or US dollars, however do watch out for the exchange rate you are given. Make sure you don't take local Gibraltar currency with you as you cannot use it elsewhere. The local 5p coins make a nice souvenir as they show a barbary ape (famous rock ape) on them. Enjoy your time on the Rock Best Wishes Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted March 24, 2009 Author #11 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Thanks everyone. The next quesiton is how far is the closest ATM to the port? Also, I plan to try to do this port on our own. Can we just walk to the area that would take us to the top of the rock? Also, is the shopping within walking distance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted March 24, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted March 24, 2009 The local 5p coins make a nice souvenir as they show a barbary ape (famous rock ape) on them. Gill Thanks, that is a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costafox Posted March 24, 2009 #13 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Not sure about the ATm - maybe there is one in the cruise liner terminal? The shopping area and cable car are quite a way from the port area, it is walkable but its quite boring as there is nothing much to see in that area. I would suggest you take the shuttle service (which is run in local taxi vans) from the port to the end of Main Street. Then you can walk the length of Main Street through the shopping area, eventually arriving at the cable car at the far end of Main Street. Alternatively take a taxi to the cable car, go up the Rock and then walk back along the shopping area of Main Street. When you get to the end you can decide if you want to walk back to the cruise liner terminal or catch the taxi shuttle. Best Wishes Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted March 25, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted March 25, 2009 Not sure about the ATm - maybe there is one in the cruise liner terminal? The shopping area and cable car are quite a way from the port area, it is walkable but its quite boring as there is nothing much to see in that area. I would suggest you take the shuttle service (which is run in local taxi vans) from the port to the end of Main Street. Then you can walk the length of Main Street through the shopping area, eventually arriving at the cable car at the far end of Main Street. Alternatively take a taxi to the cable car, go up the Rock and then walk back along the shopping area of Main Street. When you get to the end you can decide if you want to walk back to the cruise liner terminal or catch the taxi shuttle. Best Wishes Gill Sounds good, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costafox Posted March 26, 2009 #15 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Forgot to mention the alternative route, going directly to the cable car could be advantageous as quite long queues can form there, and you don't want to spend the short time you have here in a queue. Best Wishes Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted March 26, 2009 #16 Share Posted March 26, 2009 You'll see much more at the top of the Rock by taxi/minibus, from the port or just off mainstreet, than you will by cable-car. Route includes St Michael's cave, the apes' hangout and the 400yr-old Seige Tunnel/galleries & gun emplacements which look down on the isthmus & airport. Only a few dollars more than the cable-car & well worth it. Incidentally, be wary of cheap duty-free electrical stuff - Gib is a dumping-ground for out-of-date models. Great place, you'll enjoy it. John Bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted March 27, 2009 Author #17 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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