{"id":74722,"date":"2022-12-12T09:53:04","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T08:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/visitanddo_1790.test\/?p=74722"},"modified":"2026-09-30T23:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T21:06:21","slug":"how-to-climb-the-penon-of-gibraltar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitanddo.com\/en\/how-to-climb-the-penon-of-gibraltar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to climb the Rock of Gibraltar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An important notice first of all:<\/strong> The cable car is closed<\/strong> since November 2025 for a comprehensive reconstruction, and It is not expected to reopen until 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That leaves Three ways to climb the Rock<\/strong>: tourist taxi, on foot or by electric bike<\/strong>. And there is a fourth one that many people take for granted, but which is not possible.<\/p>\n\n

\ud83d\udeab You cannot do this in a private car<\/h2>\n

Private vehicles are not permitted to enter the Nature Reserve.<\/strong> This is not a recommendation because the road is narrow: it is a ban.<\/p>\n

You can drive into Gibraltar and park down there, but You have to take a different route up<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

The border is no longer a problem<\/h2>\n

And this really is a recent development:<\/strong> from the 15 July 2026<\/strong> the land crossing from La L\u00ednea de la Concepci\u00f3n has no controls<\/strong>. La Verja is no longer operating as a checkpoint and has been dismantled.<\/p>\n

Crossing takes no time at all. For Spanish nationals and citizens of the European Economic Area, a valid national identity card is sufficient<\/strong>, although it is advisable to carry it with you. Checks are still in place at the port and the airport.<\/p>\n

The details can be found at What you need to enter Gibraltar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Admission to the Reserve is charged separately<\/h2>\n

Whichever medium you choose, You have to pay the entrance fee for the Upper Rock<\/strong>:<\/p>\n