Not sure if you've read "Outposts" by Simon Winchester but it's interesting to see how the border relations have changed over the years between Spain and the UK. When he wrote it he couldn't cross by land and instead had to take the ferry to Morocco and back.
My mother spent 6 years as a teen in Gibraltar, loved it, and when we lived in Madrid we made a couple visits. Back then the border crossing was an arduous procedure (this was from 1986-1989). We never made it to Morocco, unfortunately.
Great to know! I thought it quite nice myself and would think that for teens it would be quite enjoyable (not too small, not too big). Hopefully, you will make it to Morocco. P.S. saw a headline that the border infrastructure is coming down as I write this.
Nice route except for a noise pollution (: Would love to do one day. Been in Gibraltar once and always want to explore more. Ferry ride a huge bonus. Guess it is hard if you are not driving? Buses , etc .
There are buses to/from Gibraltar and Tarifa and they take about 1 hour each way. If you flew in and out of Gibraltar that would be the best way to do it without a car. It’s a lovely coastal drive so you get some additional flexibility by driving. Hope you can do it!
What a delightful jaunt through what sounds like fascinating terrain. With full directions on how to, to boot! If the Swedes could have hired you as a ‘how it’s done’ guide they’d have been lucky.
Not sure if you've read "Outposts" by Simon Winchester but it's interesting to see how the border relations have changed over the years between Spain and the UK. When he wrote it he couldn't cross by land and instead had to take the ferry to Morocco and back.
I have not but I will now add it to my list! Thanks for the rec.
My mother spent 6 years as a teen in Gibraltar, loved it, and when we lived in Madrid we made a couple visits. Back then the border crossing was an arduous procedure (this was from 1986-1989). We never made it to Morocco, unfortunately.
Great to know! I thought it quite nice myself and would think that for teens it would be quite enjoyable (not too small, not too big). Hopefully, you will make it to Morocco. P.S. saw a headline that the border infrastructure is coming down as I write this.
Nice route except for a noise pollution (: Would love to do one day. Been in Gibraltar once and always want to explore more. Ferry ride a huge bonus. Guess it is hard if you are not driving? Buses , etc .
There are buses to/from Gibraltar and Tarifa and they take about 1 hour each way. If you flew in and out of Gibraltar that would be the best way to do it without a car. It’s a lovely coastal drive so you get some additional flexibility by driving. Hope you can do it!
Got it, thank you
What a delightful jaunt through what sounds like fascinating terrain. With full directions on how to, to boot! If the Swedes could have hired you as a ‘how it’s done’ guide they’d have been lucky.
Thanks Jeanine. Hopefully others will take to my footsteps even if those Swedes missed out.