So large that she wouldn’t even fit inside Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge, and rumoured to have cost in excess of £310m, the Eclipse understandably drew quite a crowd when she cruised in for a fuelling stop in Gibraltar– a task that is said to cost in the region of half a million pounds.

The nine deck yacht has space for two helicopters on top, level eight has a bar, sundeck and 16 metre swimming pool which converts into a dance floor whilst level seven also has its own 16 metre swimming pool and atrium.

Each of the 24 staterooms and suites has a 6ft home cinema screen whilst Abramovich’s own fifth floor 5,000ft² master suite has a retractable moon roof so that the man of the ‘house’ and girlfriend Dasha Zhukova can sleep under the stars. An anti-paparazzi electronic laser shield (yes, they do exist) protects their privacy onboard.

Gibraltar’s Historic Monkeys are actually Barbary Apes, tail-less monkeys called Barbary Macaques. They can also be found in the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco. The Apes Den, where they are housed and fed is halfway up the Rock and they can also be found at the top station of the Cable Car. Legend has it that when the last of the apes leave, Gibraltar will no longer be a British Territory! Please do not feed them, as it is an offence. The Apes are a ‘must see’ in Gibraltar, so do make friends with them. © Flights to Gibraltar Malaga & Seville.

The Cable Car was was refurbished 1n 1986 by the manufacturers Von Roll of Switzerland. Fantastic views as you ascend to the top of the rock, which takes around 8 minutes. There is an opportunity sometimes to alight halfway up where the cars meet and see the Apes Den. There is a complex at the top with spectacular terraces, a souvenir shop and an inside viewing area and Cafe. There is a multimedia interactive handheld tour available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Swedish and Portuguese. © Flights to Gibraltar Malaga & Seville.

Main Street, with its adjoining lanes and byways offers a large selection of goods, transforming this area of Gibraltar into what has often been called the shopping centre of the Western Mediterranean with great bargains – particularly gold, jewellery, tobacco and alcohol at very low prices! It is bustling with people for most of the year. © Flights to Gibraltar Malaga & Seville.

Casemates Square meets Main Street and is the foremost place in Gibraltar where locals, visitors and people of different beliefs and ethnic backgrounds go in the spirit of conviviality to meet, eat and shop in a great atmosphere. Open air free concerts are held twice a week in the summer called ‘Summer Nights’ and Gibraltar National Day is celebrated on 10th September every year, along with lots of other events. The Gibraltar Crystal Factory is at the bottom of the square and well worth a visit. © Flights to Gibraltar Malaga & Seville.

Three species of Dolphins are found in the bay of Gibraltar, the Common Dolphin, Striped Dolphin and Large Bottle-Nosed Dolphin. The picture was taken during the amazing Dolphin trip, a marvellous excursion from The Marina that lasts well over an hour. You will be so close to the dolphins, you will hear their breathing as they come up for air and you can sometimes get splashed yourself!  They are naturally playful animals and participate in underwater games, leaping with amazing acrobatics. They are also naturally curious and will often be seen swimming alongside the boat trying to get a closer look at you, giving you the chance for eye to eye contact with them, a truly magical, once in a lifetime experience. See our ‘Tour Offers’ Website and benefit from our special prices on Dolphin trips and many more attractions! © Flights to Gibraltar Malaga & Seville.

The Gibraltar Museum is centrally located in Bomb House Lane off Main Street. It is the ideal interpretation centre for Gibraltar, covering all aspects of its history and natural history and is a must for every visitor. The Gibraltar Museum houses the best-preserved Moorish Bath House in Europe. A rich collection of artefacts, weapons, medals, costumes, coins and postage stamps, together with a magnificently detailed old model of the Rock, constructed by officers of the Royal Engineers in 1865. Of particular interest is the outstanding collection of natural history, with specimens presented against realistic backgrounds. A 15 minute film showing the history of Gibraltar is included in the entrance price. Relax in the peaceful gardens of the museum and enjoy a coffee or refreshment or a local dish from the restaurant. © Flights to Gibraltar Malaga & Seville.

Known to the Romans and believed to be bottomless, St Michael’s Cave is halfway up the rock and winds downwards some 700 feet into the rock. The Upper Hall, fit as an Auxiliary Hospital in 1942, is now used for concerts & events. There is a labyrinth of tunnels with Stalagmites and Stalagtites everywhere. A big feature, shown just off centre in this picture, is a massive Carboniferous Limestone Pillar where Stalagmites & Stalagtites join together, which takes centuries to form! A huge attraction in Gibraltar, must be seen. © Flights to Gibraltar Malaga & Seville.

In 1940, Britain was at war with Germany andf Italy so the future looked bleak for Gibraltar as the enemy surrounded it. Winston Churchill and the British military leaders believed that an attack on Gibraltar was imminent. So they built a massive network of tunnels and built a fortress inside a fortress, a city within a city. In May 2005 The World War II Tunnels, halfway up the Rock, were opened to the general public and now you can follow in the footsteps of the Great British Leader Sir Winston Churchill, General Sikorski of Poland and General De Gaulle of France and walk through this amazing testament to the soldiers and civilians who toiled in the very bowels of the Rock during the darkest days of the War. © Flights to Gibraltar Malaga & Seville.

The Great Siege of Gibraltar was an unsuccessful attempt by Spain and France to capture Gibraltar from the British during the American War of Independence. The Tunnels are one of the greatest historical attractions in Gibraltar, taking visitors to Gibraltar deep into the Rock. The labyrinth of tunnels inside the Rock is formally known as ‘The Upper Galleries’ and is the probably the most ingenious defence system devised by man. © Flights to Gibraltar Malaga & Seville.