Bay and Strait of Gibraltar

Bay and Strait of Gibraltar	Return to Gib Map page

	Dolphins and Whales The Bay and Strait of Gibraltar are a natural breeding area for several types of dolphins. The highest concentrations are seen from November to January. Guided tours leave from the various marinas all year round, most tourists will get reasonably good views involving many dolphins during these trips. Gibraltar is also visited by many migratory Humpback Whales, Sperm Whales, Killer Whales, False Killer Whales, Minky Whales, and Long Fin Pilot whales. You have to be very lucky to see any of these creatures.

	Diving Explore Gibraltar’s spectacular underwater world with more than 30 wrecks, reefs and pinnacles to choose from. Gibraltar offers excellent sport for beginners, experienced open water and wreck divers.Gibraltar enjoys teeming marine life in a vibrant display of colours. You are likely to come across octopus, moray eels, plenty of bass, bream, sea mullet, sunfish nudibranch and a host of others along with rays and congers.

	Fishing Well-equipped boats offer big game fishing for Bluefin Tuna, Broadbill Swordfish and various shark, according to season. The environmentally considerate can catch, tag and release. Gibraltar is a good catch for anglers due to the unique positioning of The Rock with the Atlantic merging into the Mediterranean via the Strait. There are good fighting fish to be had, like the Conger Eel, or tasty fish like the fourteen species of Bream.

	Sailing The Strait of Gibraltar provides a fantastic tidal training ground where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean and Europe meets Africa. This historical area and its dolphins make for a great sailing experience. The southern tip of Europe, Morocco and Portugal all nearby, creates a ‘cocktail’ of fascinating cultures. RYA courses are available at several experienced sailing schools.