A most soothing drive to the southern tip of Europe. I set out early, to avoid traffic and heat. Was not disappointed. Don't have the best of wheather forecasts and frooze my --- off almost all the way to La Linea. Was awarded with the most beautiful sunrise over the mountains of Andalucia though!
Have now been to what Spain claims to be the southernmost tip of mainland Europe. Might be contested by Greece possibly...
It's definitely the most southern spot of my trip though and no, it is not Gibraltar! It is in a little sleepy resort some 30 km west of Gibraltar called Tarifa. Recognizing the true value of tourism, it is furthermore closed to access by the Guardia Civil. I came pretty close though.
Also done Gibraltar of course. Bigger than you might think I actually drove some 60 km inside it. Very narrow streets inside the township. Very step and everything one direction. Interesting.
Seen the monkeys, the tunnels, the cannons and the dockyard and that's about all there is to see. Very british as well of course. Full english breakfast and fish&chips served all day. Lot's of history to see and also I got my cave finally. A big natural cave, formerly a hospital, turned into a concert venue and tourist hotspot.
Finished off with one of the few treats of the trip. Got a tip in Plymouth about an Argentinian restaurant, serving " the world's best steak". Gauchos, as it is called, certainly lived up to it's reputation. If you ever get to Gibraltar, go there!
Going back I was caught by the red lights at the airport. The access road from Spain runs right across the runway. Had to wait for "incoming traffic", as the planes do have right of way!
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| Sunrise over Andalucia |
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| Southernmost tip of mainland Europe. No access! |
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| The rock |
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| Note the gunports halfway up the cliffside... |
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| Gibraltar town |
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| Just to give a feel for how steep it is |
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| Beware! |
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| Main square |
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| Promose, I will not put any papers on the toilet! |
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