Gibraltar attracts thousands of visitors every year either for its history, singularity or for shopping. The ” Rock” with over 130 caves, located at the southern tip of the spanish peninsula and at only “few metres” from Africa make of this city an interesting destination for the curious travelers.
How to get there? If you choose any Medplaya Hotel in Costa del Sol ask at reception for a Trip, it’s probably the fastest, more convenient and not expensive option to get there. Please do not forget to take the passport with you since Gibraltar is a British overseas territory.

There are allowances for goods that can be imported free of duty by persons entering Gibraltar (read more on the Gibraltar Customs Website ) So you can save some euros or pounds buying there items , for example, tobacco or alcohol.
We would like to share with you some useful information if you buy a one-day-trip to Gibraltar from Costa del Sol. It’s helpful to know the customs allowance if you are a traveller buying in Gibraltar and intending to import into Spain.

Tobacco Products:

200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 gms of tobacco.

Alcoholic Beverages:

1 litre of spirits or strong liqueurs (over 22% vol.), or 2 litres wine.
Goods bought over the customs allowance in Gibraltar may only be imported into Spain between 0900 hours and 2100 hours.
For further information or advice, contact HM Customs Gibraltar, Customs House, Waterport, Gibraltar, Tel +350 20078879
If next time you choose to stay at your Medplaya Hotel in Costa del Sol, you should visit Gibraltar which won’t leave you indifferent.