Be Safe in Gibraltar

Visitors who choose to hire a car during their stay in Gibraltar should be aware of the different road rules and driving etiquette, particularly when winding their way up the Rock.

Safety

As with other popular holiday spots in the region, Gibraltar has its fair share of pickpockets and bag snatchers. Visitors should take extra care of their belongings when at busy tourist hotspots and particularly at night around Gibraltars drinking areas. Leave valuables at home or locked away in a hotel safe or risk attracting unwanted interest.

Health

While there are no obvious health risks to travellers visiting Gibraltar, visitors should pay heed to the risk of sunburn. With the cool breezes coming in from the Mediterranean and Atlantic, it is easy to underestimate the strength of the sun; however, lobsters of the holidaymaking variety will soon discover their condition is not very conductive to an enjoyable break.

Travel insurance

However many precautions you take to prevent accident, theft or loss during your stay in Gibraltar, these unwanted intrusions into holidays are sometimes unavoidable, making travelling with a comprehensive travel insurance policy an essential prerequisite to any trip. Travel insurance is an easy way of ensuring you arent left short.

Visitors who are citizens of the EU can get free medical treatment in Gibraltar, while all other visitors should ensure they have comprehensive health insurance to cover the costs of any medical treatment during their stay.