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PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN GIBRALTAR
Driving in Gibraltar is very difficult with its narrow streets one-way system. The only road that leads to Gibraltar from Spain crosses the runway of the airport.
Directly behind the border are bus stations and a taxi rank. Gibraltar's bus company provides 4 different routes which access most parts of the peninsula. Route number 10, the fifth bus route, belongs to Calypso Transport and also starts at the border. To save 25% you might take this bus and buy a return ticket. During the summer months busses are busy but still relatively cheap.
Numerous taxi stands are located in the town. There are a total of 112 taxis available, 24 hours a day. Taxis in Gibraltar are easily to spot. All of them are white and clearly marked. There are also special taxis which offer private rock tours. The official one takes approximately 90 minutes and takes you to the most interesting sights of Gibraltar. Most tours start at the frontier but there are also other points from which to set off for the rock: Casemates Square, John Mackintosh Square, Trafalgar Cemetery, Cruise Liner Disembarkation Point and the Coach Park.
Another way to get on top of the rock is to take the cable car. It offers you magnificent views of Gibraltar and takes you right to the Peak, the famous Apes, the Caves and the Siege Tunnels. Once on the rock and with good weather conditions you can even see Africa.
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