@@karinajones1121 Hi. I am taking my 13yo daughter for a short break in August. Can you recommend anywhere nice to eat in the evening? Also any idea which is the nicest beach?
@@BibtheBoulder The best beach has to be Catalan bay its stunning, but other cool swimming points all around Gibraltar, also they have a swimming pool in the sea which is pretty cool with fish swimming around you. Main street has plenty of restaurants and bars but Ocean village is where most head to, The Bridge bar is a nice setting.
@@ferpinguG Gibraltar is not a colony and the Democratic process here is legitimate, I'm Gibraltarian lived here all my life, its majority Mediterranean/Spanish descent and heritage, with the Spanish language and culture being as common as English Many people here have Spanish/Italin/Portugese bloodline and we're not "Pure English" settlers. Gibraltar also has its own government, own ministries, votes for its own political parties and has no say in UK elections, semi-independence, we handle all domestic affairs ourselfs and not dictated by the British, who only control our foreign policy and even then we still have a say. That by definition does not make us a colony. Maybe if you actually visited here you'd understand instead of being ill informed. Also not knowing the fact the Spanish government is economically inferior to the British one, and has unemployment rate of that of Iraq (15%) and this was BEFORE Covid. Also the fact that we allow 5,000+ Spanish workers to commute into Gibraltar to work everyday since wages are higher here, giving them medical treatment and insurance is something were to happen and all, and even covid vaccines. British have built up our city beautifully, never treated us wrongly. We like the Spanish people and culture but never would we vote for a Spanish corrupt government or give up our British roots that we're so proud of.
@@FriedrichBarb That is not completely true is it.... You voted with us to leave the EU, your votes went towards the outcome. Without our British pound and backing from our UK Government you would most likely have been taken over by Spain. Its also a tax haven for betting companies in the UK. It is over populated, covered in high rise flats and can't even house their workers who are paying tax in to the gib system. It's ok but you either love it or hate it and the Gibraltarians aren't to keen on the Brits lol
@@herecomesthemoney1220 Gibraltar can never become Spanish unless the people vote for it in a referendum, only way Spain could take over is by force On Brexit, 95% voted for remain Gibraltar also isnt that over populated, considering we need 5k+ workers from Spain in order to function, and vast majority of people here have housing, but yes you’re right if it’s not government housing usually it’s very over priced sadly And Gibraltarians are keen on Brits because well, we are British… again no idea where you get this idea from
@@FriedrichBarb True but Spain probably would have taken it by force by now, that border is hell getting in and out. Exactly so imagine if the UK had remained in the EU due to Gibraltar's votes, i bet not many Brits knew that another Country was voting on our future. There is no room whatsoever in Gibraltar, you build high rise apartments, in some places the sun can no longer reach the ground. Gibraltar also does employ its workers from Spain, along with the British who work in Gib and live in spain, they tax them and then send them back to live in Spain because there is no room. I lived there for 6/7 years, it is a great place to see and live especially if you are from there.... Government housing, free university (in UK), great sports facilities
@@herecomesthemoney1220 They will never try take it by force unless they want to end up like their Argentinian cousins, but yes the border can be Hell to pass through 30k votes in a country of 65+ million is completely irrelevant, and again Gib is not “another country” we are a British territory and have the right to have a say also, just like Northern Ireland The Brits that come from Spain could always apply for the housing list, eventually they will be offered a flat, it just takes long, but yes you make valid point about Gib not having enough room for housing, but I believe sea reclamation in future will solve this, just as it has for the past few decades. Thank you for the kind words also and I’m sorry that the housing situation didn’t work out for you, hope found satisfying retirement elsewhere
The best video of Gibraltar, a documentary about history , I been to Gibraltar many times and this is the first time I realised that there's still quite a lot to see and venture. Well done.
This is a very impressive place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!
To be honest I'm really surprised. I've been there about 35 years ago. Thank you very much for the many beautiful pictures and informations! I hope to come back as soon as possible.
Simon Calder himself went on the BLUE dolphin boat. He met special people and he had no idea whatsoever. "oh no......do I owe you money?" the film crew went out on the cheap crowded yellow boat.
Remember walking up to the top and then cooling off with a couple of John Collins. Any more John Collins and you would be legless and be carried down. Exsubmariner in RN
The British, or rather the English, have not yet realised two things. The first is that they are no longer an Empire, but they should not despair, because this is a process that takes a long time. In Spain, after several centuries, there are still people who have not realised that the Spanish Empire no longer exists. The second thing is that they must understand that when you leave a club, you cannot continue enjoying the privileges you had when you were a member. Gibraltar only has two options: either an external border at the port and at the airport, with Gibraltarian and Spanish police, or an external border on land. In this case, crossing that land border would be like crossing the border of a third country into an EU member country. Time is running out. Spain will be forced by European regulations to establish a hard border on land if an agreement is not reached on the control of access to Gibraltar by air or sea. Neither the EU nor Spain can allow access to the Schengen area to be in the hands of a non-EU country. On the other hand, I believe that most Spaniards know that the destiny of Gibraltar depends on the will of the Gibraltarians and as long as they want to remain British, Gibraltar will be British, but the Gibraltarians must also know that one cannot want to have the advantages of being British and of being Spanish.
Simon Calder is an absolute jewel 💎
A diamond geezer.....
I’m from Gibraltar and love to see people enjoy their time here 💓
Love from Gibraltar itself ❤️
Thank you Gibraltar for this beautiful video from the United Kingdom
I want to come to Gibraltar. Love from New Zealand.
Go kiwis you would love it from a British brother
@@williamevans-cg6vt 😊🙏
It's your island aswell from 🇬🇧
Amazing video and great presenter, love Gibraltar
All very good reasons to retire there, as I have done love gibralter.
where were u in the UK and was it easy to relocate there ?? ... also i thought house prices very high there.... great move btw
Going to visit October
Yes Bryan wanted to retire there
@@karinajones1121 Hi. I am taking my 13yo daughter for a short break in August. Can you recommend anywhere nice to eat in the evening? Also any idea which is the nicest beach?
@@BibtheBoulder The best beach has to be Catalan bay its stunning, but other cool swimming points all around Gibraltar, also they have a swimming pool in the sea which is pretty cool with fish swimming around you. Main street has plenty of restaurants and bars but Ocean village is where most head to, The Bridge bar is a nice setting.
Have visited numerous times. It really is like Britain in the sun.
@@ferpinguG Gibraltar is not a colony and the Democratic process here is legitimate, I'm Gibraltarian lived here all my life, its majority Mediterranean/Spanish descent and heritage, with the Spanish language and culture being as common as English
Many people here have Spanish/Italin/Portugese bloodline and we're not "Pure English" settlers. Gibraltar also has its own government, own ministries, votes for its own political parties and has no say in UK elections, semi-independence, we handle all domestic affairs ourselfs and not dictated by the British, who only control our foreign policy and even then we still have a say. That by definition does not make us a colony.
Maybe if you actually visited here you'd understand instead of being ill informed. Also not knowing the fact the Spanish government is economically inferior to the British one, and has unemployment rate of that of Iraq (15%) and this was BEFORE Covid.
Also the fact that we allow 5,000+ Spanish workers to commute into Gibraltar to work everyday since wages are higher here, giving them medical treatment and insurance is something were to happen and all, and even covid vaccines.
British have built up our city beautifully, never treated us wrongly. We like the Spanish people and culture but never would we vote for a Spanish corrupt government or give up our British roots that we're so proud of.
@@FriedrichBarb That is not completely true is it.... You voted with us to leave the EU, your votes went towards the outcome. Without our British pound and backing from our UK Government you would most likely have been taken over by Spain. Its also a tax haven for betting companies in the UK. It is over populated, covered in high rise flats and can't even house their workers who are paying tax in to the gib system.
It's ok but you either love it or hate it and the Gibraltarians aren't to keen on the Brits lol
@@herecomesthemoney1220 Gibraltar can never become Spanish unless the people vote for it in a referendum, only way Spain could take over is by force
On Brexit, 95% voted for remain
Gibraltar also isnt that over populated, considering we need 5k+ workers from Spain in order to function, and vast majority of people here have housing, but yes you’re right if it’s not government housing usually it’s very over priced sadly
And Gibraltarians are keen on Brits because well, we are British… again no idea where you get this idea from
@@FriedrichBarb True but Spain probably would have taken it by force by now, that border is hell getting in and out. Exactly so imagine if the UK had remained in the EU due to Gibraltar's votes, i bet not many Brits knew that another Country was voting on our future.
There is no room whatsoever in Gibraltar, you build high rise apartments, in some places the sun can no longer reach the ground. Gibraltar also does employ its workers from Spain, along with the British who work in Gib and live in spain, they tax them and then send them back to live in Spain because there is no room.
I lived there for 6/7 years, it is a great place to see and live especially if you are from there.... Government housing, free university (in UK), great sports facilities
@@herecomesthemoney1220 They will never try take it by force unless they want to end up like their Argentinian cousins, but yes the border can be Hell to pass through
30k votes in a country of 65+ million is completely irrelevant, and again Gib is not “another country” we are a British territory and have the right to have a say also, just like Northern Ireland
The Brits that come from Spain could always apply for the housing list, eventually they will be offered a flat, it just takes long, but yes you make valid point about Gib not having enough room for housing, but I believe sea reclamation in future will solve this, just as it has for the past few decades.
Thank you for the kind words also and I’m sorry that the housing situation didn’t work out for you, hope found satisfying retirement elsewhere
The best professional video guide to Gibraltar, a place we have visited many times, I have seen; many thanks.
The best video I have seen of gibraltar super great from a gibraltarian
The best video of Gibraltar, a documentary about history , I been to Gibraltar many times and this is the first time I realised that there's still quite a lot to see and venture. Well done.
Excellent. I’m going out there soon to visit.
coming 4th September for 4 nights. hope to enjoy the sights
thank you Simon. 😊
Excellent review Simon will defiantly visit after watching this
This is a very impressive place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!
Great place to visit
To be honest I'm really surprised. I've been there about 35 years ago. Thank you very much for the many beautiful pictures and informations! I hope to come back as soon as possible.
Cool video tour of Gib, Simon! Given me a few ideas of places to visit and things to do.
Lived there whilst in the Army, best 2 years ever. And going back for a visit this year.
A very interesting documentry on Gibraltar. I really need to pay a visit there. Thank you Simon .
Simon Calder himself went on the BLUE dolphin boat. He met special people and he had no idea whatsoever. "oh no......do I owe you money?" the film crew went out on the cheap crowded yellow boat.
If you are in Gibraltar, you are welcome to visit el Campo de Gibraltar, why not?
Remember walking up to the top and then cooling off with a couple of John Collins. Any more John Collins and you would be legless and be carried down. Exsubmariner in RN
My father ws Gibraltarian,I've never been and would like to go and I'm hoping to.
Changed a bit from my Military training there! See my short clip 'Defence of the Realm' on UA-cam!.
And thank GOD it has changed.
🇬🇮❤️🇺🇲☺️👍
Alternative title: Simon Calder gets smashed on the Rock
Yes, I left you John Chris Schmitt Smith and Kieran and Bryan to it 93! I went to bed. Night 😴
Ah simon they won't let me share with you ke pena. 2:00 2:07
You'd think more British pensioners would move here, unless there are restrictions.
Should have known there'd be a bloody mosque there.After all Gibraltar is British.
peng
The British, or rather the English, have not yet realised two things. The first is that they are no longer an Empire, but they should not despair, because this is a process that takes a long time. In Spain, after several centuries, there are still people who have not realised that the Spanish Empire no longer exists. The second thing is that they must understand that when you leave a club, you cannot continue enjoying the privileges you had when you were a member. Gibraltar only has two options: either an external border at the port and at the airport, with Gibraltarian and Spanish police, or an external border on land. In this case, crossing that land border would be like crossing the border of a third country into an EU member country. Time is running out. Spain will be forced by European regulations to establish a hard border on land if an agreement is not reached on the control of access to Gibraltar by air or sea. Neither the EU nor Spain can allow access to the Schengen area to be in the hands of a non-EU country. On the other hand, I believe that most Spaniards know that the destiny of Gibraltar depends on the will of the Gibraltarians and as long as they want to remain British, Gibraltar will be British, but the Gibraltarians must also know that one cannot want to have the advantages of being British and of being Spanish.
I've been to Gibraltar, I certainly would ride a bike around there, the traffic is a nightmare. The best thing was the flight out.
Actually, I think it was the best thing you did, we don’t like common and trashy people wondering around our streets 😊
@@greengardengreen6666 🤣🤣🤣🤣😘😎
He basically gave a full free tour of Gibraltar, and now I'm less likely to pay and spend on traveling to Gibraltar.. lol
what a wally
40 quid for return ticket on the chair up to the top of the rock .. no thanks ?!
brilliant look at Gib but had to laugh at the masks, on outside, off inside!
Gibraltar could be a lovely place except for the Brits!