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Main Street

Main Street, Gibraltar
Ranked #17 of 23 attractions in Gibraltar
4.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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Warwick, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Arriving late evening we went out for a stroll to get the atmosphere and could not believe it. We only saw half-a-dozen people the whole length of Main Street and Casemates Square was not much better. Both were heaving during the day. It was the same every day. Where does everyone go after 6 pm? Being used to places such... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We arrived in Gibraltar on Friday afternoon and it was buzzing, we thought we would be in for a great night, not so. We went back in the evening about 10.00pm, the Lord Nelson asked everyone to take their glasses back into the bar at 11.00pm and change for plastic glasses!! (We are middle aged). We then went for a... More

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Castleford
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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The Main Street is full of shops of all description but be careful as some unscrupulous traders are more than ready to take your cash! For a warm welcome and good food call in at The Carpenters Arms which is incorporated in to the Methodist Chapel situated three quarters of the way up. Pass the Governors residence and The Guardhouse... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

We walked along Main Street from Casemates Square to the Cable Car Station. There are more Jewellery shops than I've ever seen! Dont miss Cathedral Square just off Main Street. Holy Trinity Cathedral is worth a visit. The Catholic Cathedral in Main Street was unfortunately shut when we were there .Near the Catholic Cathedral in a square just off Main... More

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Albany, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

If you visit Gibraltar you must see the monkeys. But I will strongly advise you go with a guide. The monkeys can be a bit of a fright if you don't know what to do....They can touch you.You cannot touch them. The views ,the caves, the airport that has a roadway through the middle.It's all there. Don't take the cable... More

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London, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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As you cross the border from Spain you find the number 5 bus. 1.50 Euro to get you into town and back but they don't tell you all the other bus routes (1, 2, 3, 4 and 6) in Gibraltar are FREE, just get on and travel around most of the island for FREE. However it is a good 10... More

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West Chester, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012
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Shopping is no-VAT at competitive prices with familiar British and international store names plus local shops. I've listed 113 stores in my FREE 16-page Gibraltar guide at www.TomsPortGuides.com The guide has a walking route map to the Cable Car and a link to download the “official” tourist map. I've included coordinates for tourist attractions so you can create your own... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

To get to anywhere on foot you'll probably have to go up and down Main Street. In just a 2 day stay we trotted up and down lots of times and soon got really fed up with the place. Unless you are there to stock up on cheap cigarettes and booze or electrical goods that might well be cheaper on... More

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Alicante, Spain
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

What a disappointment, nothing special about main street. The bars and restaurants all looked shabby, and the shops had nothing special in them, prices seemed quite high. You have to queue for about an hour to get on to the rock if you are taking your car in and also queue to get out. We were told it was the... More

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Birmingham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

I had the good fortune to be given a plane ticket to Gibraltar and once we had landed on the (rather strange runway that runs over the main road!) I made my way to the Main Street where I was staying. It was a wonderful place to visit. You get the M&S foodhall and BHS shops, the English postboxes etc... More

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