Over the last few weeks major Television network Channel 5
has aired a real life story documentary about Gibraltar. The series
focused on Gibraltar’s tourism industry and how our united community make this
destination a paradise to many. Our team at Blands Travel are extremely
interested in receiving your comments on the series and for this same reason I
have decided to write this post and write about the added features that you may
have not seen on the documentary.
Gibraltar offers much more than what was shown on the
programme, special emphasis was given on the world renowned Barbary Macaques,
the VAT products and the nice weather. I have prepared four different
activities that can be carried out in Gibraltar. The programme has
certainly been positive to Gibraltar and its actual Destination image, however,
I would like to highlight that other features make this holiday
destination more appealing.
1.
Gibraltar’s Most Original Rock Tour
Investment in Gibraltar’s historical tourist sites mean that
the Rock tour is a must when visiting Gibraltar. Join us and jump aboard
our buses to live an experience which captures history and our renowned apes
which have long been an iconic feature to Gibraltar. Sites such as St Michaels
cave with its fantastic auditorium, is an emblem feature as you gaze at the
fantastic stalactites which display this wonderful cave. Visit Apes Den,
see the Barbary macaques in their natural habitat, they roam the den freely and
you will be able to see them up-close.
2.
Gibraltar’s Own Glass Factory
Have you ever wondered how glass is made? Have you only seen
this on the Discovery Channel? Well if you come to Gibraltar, visiting the
Glass Factory is a must. A short tour of glass making captures the essence of
glass making. The glass factory houses their own production team and you
can easily become involved with the team as you may even try and make your own
wine glass. The Factory is located in Casemates Square just beside the
Tourist Information Office.
3.
Alameda Botanical Tour
If nature is of interest… join us on a botanical tour of
Gibraltar’s Alameda Botanical Gardens. These gardens feature a wide array
of flora and fauna which is truly fantastic. Recent renovations of the
gardens have enlightened the many different features on display, this can be
complimented by a tour of the Wildlife Park which houses many different
animals.
4.
A Wine and Tapas evening
Many different places in Gibraltar offer the opportunity of
wine tasting followed by tapas, on a warm evening in September, the Wine
festival is held at Chatham Counterguard. If you are a wine enthusiast
and enjoy tapas this festival is fantastic. Along with the festival, the
Rock Hotel offers a similar evening at the Khaima Marquee, a wonderful Moroccan
Marquee set up in the hotels gardens.
There are many other features that make Gibraltar a truly
wonderful destination to visit. If you are planning on visiting Gibraltar
in 2014, let us know and we can prepare an itinerary for your visit.
Happy Travelling.
