Gibraltar: The Rock

The Rock of Gibraltar stands like a fortress at the gateway to the Mediterranean. With its strategic setting, Gibraltar has an illustrious military history and remnants of its martial past are everywhere. But within a generation the economy has gone from one dominated by the military to one based on tourism. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit http://www.ricksteves.com.

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[BasilFawlty4444]

@Thejaycefish that would be the 'British Grenadiers'.

1 year later...........

[flake452]

@carlosos14 The land wasnt stolen it was handed over in a treaty in return spain got menorca. Would you have any problem going to america they actually did steal that land.

[hawaiidispenser]

I love your video and bought your DVDs, but I would love to see you tackle other countries! I know your specialty is Europe, with the occasional trip to Iran or India, but what filming a limited series of travels to Asia, Africa, or South America? Your treatment of European destination is so complete and detail, that it would be a shame not to have the same treatment for a few other destinations, for everyone to enjoy, forever!

[carlosos14]

Interesting clip, but I would have liked to see some more insight on the reality of the ongoing dispute.Gibraltar is not just any other touristic destination on the map. Visitors must now that by purchaisng goods and services in Gibraltar they are benefitting a priviliged economy unfairly competing with neighbour towns.That if they use the plane they are doing it in stolen land from Spain as far as 1938. Being a tourist to Gibraltar is supporting an abuse based on the use of force.

[Thejaycefish]

What is the song that starts at 1:44?

[gomulkaa]

Great shows on WTTW in Chicago, as well!

[1Bandit455]

Excellent - nice vid - great shows on KCTS Seattle Also -- Wunderbar !!! .