Gibraltar (1 Viewer)

[PaddyM]

Any experience of either the aire by the marina or the campsite north of Gib ? We have electric bikes so travelling in won’t be a problem .
Many thanks !

 

[seasideBill]

Any experience of either the aire by the marina or the campsite north of Gib ? We have electric bikes so travelling in won’t be a problem .
Many thanks !

We’ve stayed at Camping Sureuropa which I think is your “north of Gib” site.
It’s perfectly ok, nothing fancy and the local area is a bit scruffy but we felt quite safe. You could easily bike into Gib or you can get a bus in, stop not too far from site. The facilities at the site are shared with an adjoining leisure centre and showers can be busy in the evenings. It can also be noisy while the leisure centre is in use. Quiet by 11pm though. The site is part of a community for adults with learning difficulties who maintain the site as part of a sheltered work programme. Watch out for building overhang as you drive in.

Haven’t stayed at the marina, but have visited. It would be fine for a few days and I think I remember toilets & washing machines. Also near to bars & restaurants in La Linea - easy walk to the border.

 

[Millcourt]

Everything you need at the Marina “Aire” for a few nights stay. There is water, dumpage, a laundrette, but no shower block. The border crossing is a short walk from the Marina. Most of what you are likely to wish to do in Gib is walkable. Bikes are likely to be more of a nuisance than a help and I would not leave our two eBikes unattended, even with the locks we have. Also, they will not be much use if you plan to go up the Rock….well worth doing. We have stayed over at the Marina with our motorhome on 3 occasions and can recommend it.

 

[Just smiffy]

Marina aire is good, all services and the restaurant is good too…

 

[Millcourt]

p.s. Everything you need to know here……

Alcaidesa Marina

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[PaddyM]

Thanks for all your timely replies , the marina aire it is . Any advice re the best arrival time ? Cheers .

 

[ivorantony]

Any time, take card at entry and you pay for 24 hours, it was €17 per day last month,

 

[monzer]

You can arrive any time at the marina aire. Usually a big queue for the services I find there. Didn't bother last time and just waited till my next stop.

 

[sciac2001]

Thanks for all your timely replies , the marina aire it is . Any advice re the best arrival time ? Cheers .

Leavers tend to go mid to late morning.

One word of warning: if the aire is busy when you leave, give yourself a good hour at least to empty and fill at the sole point.
The aire is now at least 5 times busier than a few years ago and they have not added to the original service point.
I understand from the security staff there that there have been a few angry confrontations as queues are slow to disappear and exit time limits exceeded, leading to additional charges.
(We always arrive early pm to leave mid/late morning after queuing.)

 

[Broko]

Make sure you take your marina parking ticket with you as they will not let you back in without proof of where you are staying. We went in November and the Spanish were playing silly games about going in and out.

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[rosalan]

When heading for Gibraltar, just before arrival the road divides and either goes to Port or Gibraltar. Take the Port road. Excellent stopover with all amenities although not in one spot. In GiB, on your bikes look out for Morrisons Supermarket. No charge to enter but join hundreds of scooters at busy time. Finally they do not usually want you to pay with Euros, use £’s.

 

[sciac2001]

Make sure you take your marina parking ticket with you as they will not let you back in without proof of where you are staying. We went in November and the Spanish were playing silly games about going in and out.

Good point.
They are picking on UK visitors to and from Gib. The same questions are not being asked at other entry points. At least with as much scrutiny.
Yet another cheap shot at Gibraltar.

 

[monzer]

I had no issues crossing back in to spain. I just told the lady I was in an auto caravan and she handed my passport back.

 

[sciac2001]

When heading for Gibraltar, just before arrival the road divides and either goes to Port or Gibraltar. Take the Port road. Excellent stopover with all amenities although not in one spot. In GiB, on your bikes look out for Morrisons Supermarket. No charge to enter but join hundreds of scooters at busy time. Finally they do not usually want you to pay with Euros, use £’s.

Eroski takes both currencies.

Note: the same restrictions apply with regards dairy and meat products as they do in the UK. Usually not checked but it can be.
Ironic really as all milk and meat originates in Spain.

 

[sciac2001]

I had no issues crossing back in to spain. I just told the lady I was in an auto caravan and she handed my passport back.

Have copy of your return booking with you just in case.
Ratio of refusals calculated locally at 5:1 so be warned.
Depends whether the duty officer is on his/her period.

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[Two on Tour]

We stayed at the marina three weeks ago to visit Gib. Took evidence with us to please the Spanish for crossing back, but no questions asked, just stamped our passports.

 

[rosalan]

Last summer we just cycled out. Not checked.

 

[sciac2001]

Last summer we just cycled out. Not checked.

Gib border agents only check documents on entry and never on exit at the border.

(Amazed that the Spanish did not. Ive never heard of that happening before. Schengen rules dictate that they do.)

 

[Ads86]

Side note, I had possibly the best tapas I have ever had not far from the boarder on the Spanish side, Bar La Chimenea. It's about a 10 minute walk from the boarder. It opens at 8pm and is full by 8.30pm! The food was superb and the wine was selection was great. Real authentic Spanish menu