3-Day Couples Itinerary in Gibraltar

Three days for those who want the full picture: the Rock, Morocco, Tarifa, and evenings on the Strait.

By Ethan Roworth·Last checked 29 April 2026

·For couples ·3 days

Overview

Three days for two people in Gibraltar is a good amount of time. You can take it slowly, revisit places that struck you, and still fit in both a day trip to Morocco and a side trip to Tarifa on the Spanish coast. Day one is the Upper Rock done properly. The Gibraltar Cable Car is currently closed for refurbishment, so take a taxi to the top (around £10 from town, 10 minutes) or walk via Willis Road (45 minutes). Buy your combined Upper Rock ticket at the entrance gate: £30 adult, covering all seven attractions. Spend the morning with the macaques at Apes Den, explore St Michael's Cave, and then the Great Siege Tunnels in the early afternoon before the tour buses pack them. Come back down in time for a late lunch. In the afternoon, take the walk along the southern seafront toward Europa Point. The Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim Mosque is one of the most architecturally distinctive buildings in Gibraltar, and the setting on the headland overlooking the Strait is extraordinary. Watch the sun go down from Europa Point, then take a taxi back to town for dinner. Day two is Morocco. Take the morning ferry from Gibraltar's ferry terminal to Tangier. The crossing takes about an hour and a quarter on most services. Tangier has been completely transformed in the last decade: the medina has been cleaned up, the Kasbah restored, and the seafront rebuilt. Spend the morning in the medina, climb to the Kasbah, eat a long lunch at one of the rooftop restaurants, and take the afternoon ferry back. The approach to Gibraltar from the south as the afternoon light hits the Rock is worth seeing. Day three: Tarifa. The forty-minute drive from the Gibraltar border to Tarifa takes you along the Algeciras coast and then the Costa de la Luz, one of the wilder stretches of the southern Spanish coastline. Tarifa is the southernmost point of continental Europe and the kite-surfing capital of Europe. The medina is compact and authentic, the beaches are enormous, and the Cape Trafalgar viewpoint is just twenty minutes north by car.

The route

1

Taxi or walk up to the Upper Rock and Apes Den
Day 1 - 9:00 AM

Early start. Take a taxi to the top (around £10, 10 minutes) or walk via Willis Road (45 minutes). Buy the combined Upper Rock ticket at the entrance gate: £30 adult. Spend 45 minutes with the macaques before the day-trippers arrive.
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St Michael's Cave
Day 1 - 10:15 AM

15-minute walk south from Apes Den. Allow 45 minutes in the cave.
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Great Siege Tunnels
Day 1 - 11:30 AM

Taxi or walk north along Upper Rock road. Allow 45 minutes. Better before the afternoon crowds.
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Lunch at Casemates
Day 1 - 1:00 PM

Walk or taxi down from the Upper Rock. Leisurely lunch at any of the restaurants around the square.
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Europa Point and the mosque
Day 1 - 3:00 PM

15-minute taxi south. The Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim Mosque is architecturally exceptional. The headland views over the Strait in the afternoon light are some of the best in Gibraltar.
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Sunset at Europa Point
Day 1 - 6:00 PM

Stay for sunset over the Strait. The Atlantic and Mediterranean meet directly below you.
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Morning ferry to Tangier
Day 2 - 8:00 AM

30-minute walk to the ferry terminal. Crossing takes 60-90 minutes. Bring passports. Book in advance on FRS or Balearia.
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Tangier medina and Kasbah
Day 2 - 10:00 AM

Explore the medina on foot. Climb to the Kasbah at the top for views over the port and the Strait. Allow 2-3 hours.
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Rooftop lunch in Tangier
Day 2 - 1:00 PM

Several rooftop restaurants in the medina offer views over the old town. Try the traditional Moroccan dishes.
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Afternoon ferry back
Day 2 - 3:30 PM

The approach to Gibraltar from the south is spectacular. Watch the Rock appear on the horizon as you cross the Strait.
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Evening at Marina Bay
Day 2 - 6:00 PM

Dinner and drinks at Marina Bay on return. The harbour lights in the evening are a good backdrop.
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Drive to Tarifa, Spain
Day 3 - 9:00 AM

Cross the border and drive 40 minutes to Tarifa along the Costa de la Luz. Rent a car from town or pre-book for the day.
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Tarifa old town and beach
Day 3 - 10:00 AM

Park near the old Moorish walls and walk the compact medina. Then head to Playa de los Lances, a vast Atlantic beach with consistent wind and kitesurfers.
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Lunch in Tarifa
Day 3 - 1:00 PM

Good tapas bars and fish restaurants in the old town. Budget €15-20 per person.
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Drive back to Gibraltar
Day 3 - 4:30 PM

40-minute coastal drive back to the border. Final evening in Gibraltar.