Gibraltar GibraltarMediterranean Steps

Mediterranean Steps

4MG4+2H8, Ohara's Rd, Gibraltar GX11 1AA, Gibraltar

4.7(277)

Open until 10:00 PM

Save
spot

Info

Outdoor

Adventure

Scenic

Off the beaten path

Learn more insights from Wanderboat AI.

Open hoursSee all hours

Wed7 AM - 10 PMOpen

Plan your stay

Pet-friendly Hotels in Gibraltar

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Affordable Hotels in Gibraltar

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

The Coolest Hotels You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)

Find a cozy hotel nearby and make it a full experience.

Posts

Mariam KMariam K

The hike up the Mediterranean Steps is definitely the best way to conquer the Rock, and we’re so glad we decided to take on the challenge! We hopped on the number 2 bus from the city center, got off at the Garrison gym stop, and made our way up the hill, passing the Jews Gate cemetery and heading up to the Pillars of Hercules. This walk up to the start of the steps was actually the toughest part—a steep, 10-minute walk up - and if I was to do it again I think would take a taxi to this point. Once at the Pillar of Hercules, we paid the £25 entrance fee for the Nature Reserve, which gives access to the steps and all the attractions once up there. The first half of the steps is fairly flat, running along the cliff edge, then there’s a more challenging incline of steps. Tough but definitely manageable even for novice hikers, especially with plenty of photo stops and water breaks. There are also ropes to hold onto for the more difficult steps which helped. The views are absolutely breathtaking, and the path is peaceful—hardly anyone else was around. Thankfully, there weren’t any monkeys on the way up but plenty once at the top at the different sites. The whole hike took about an hour and a quarter, which was a pleasant surprise because we had expected it to take much longer. Once at the top, we had a wonder around O’Hara’s Battery, then took a 10-minute walk down to Saint Michael’s Cave which was incredible. There’s also a little shop here to purchase food, drinks and ice cream - but keep these hidden as my husbands ice cream was spotted and stolen straight away by one of the monkeys who then proceeded to open and enjoy it right in front of us! Unfortunately, the Sky walk was closed for maintenance purposes so we headed to the Windsor Suspension Bridge which was again only about 10 minutes away. The views there were captivating, and it was the perfect spot for some great photos! By this point, we were halfway down, so it was much easier to walk back to the city center than to go back up for the cable car. The walk back down was only a scenic 30 minutes. I highly recommend the Mediterranean Steps - it was the highlight of our stay in Gibraltar! Skip the expensive cable car and opt for the scenic route up. Just make sure to wear comfortable trainers, take plenty of water, and enjoy the incredible views along the way.

Toxteth O' GradyToxteth O' Grady

As far as I’m concerned, if you are visiting the rock & wish to get the best out of it, you must start by going up the Med steps. A reasonable level of fitness & agility is required though, else you are likely to suffer a bit. Personally, I was pleasantly surprised & found them not as tough as I was expecting after reading reviews on TA & I’m just the wrong side of 50. That said, I do walk the occasional hill & keep moderately fit, so that definitely paid off! If you are suffering, just pause as often as you need & let that burn go from your legs before plodding on. If you have vertigo or a fear of heights like me, these really aren’t too bad. The vast majority of the precipices are covered visually by shrubs. The path itself is variable, loose stones, some pointy rocks & some high steps. Walking shoes would be advised imo. On the plus side there are frequent rope hand rails to help haul yourself up. Unless you are in a rush, you won’t want to go quick. I didn’t, even though I went on to cover the whole rock on foot afterwards. Took about 90 mins with PLENTY of stops for pics. If doing in peak summer, take plenty of water. I did it in early May, temp around 21 degrees. I went through a half litre going up, in hotter weather no doubt you’d want a least a litre. And then you have the rest of the rock to get round - no free potable water for me to top up until the Great Siege Tunnels, though you can pay for chilled cans at St. Michael’s Cave. Have fun going up the steps if you do, you won’t regret it. Plus it’s cheaper than the Cable Car ;)

Amy GuerkeAmy Guerke

We did the Mediterranean Steps...active 23, 49, and 52 year Olds. It was an amazing walk/hike and worth the effort. The signage is not great. If you enter at the nature preserve (Jews Gate) we went right. This is important, as going right means tou take the steps UP! We feel that going up is a better journey than going down, as there are several areas with either deep steps, tough corners, and high elevation. We felt badly for those who were walking the opposite direction! While the "up" walk was very strenuous, the "down" walk requires patience and a high degree iof safety awareness as you navigate the path downwards. Regardless how you get there, the views are spectacular! Monkeys and Skywalk were cool too. We didn't do the bridge because of the location in which we parked, near the Jews Gate entrance. We'd highly recommend if you are in reasonable shape and up for a fun challenge!

See more posts

Reviews of Mediterranean Steps

4.7

(277)

5.0

37w

5.0

Wow. A hard trail but worth the effort.

The entrance trail can be found at the southern end of the rock. You'll need to pay £5 for a walkers ticket to the rock (this will allow you entry to some of the other attractions at the top). Initially the path is fairly flat but it gradually gets hard and harder. Whilst this is called "steps" it reality the steps vary in height from nothing up to 35cm. The steps are also very uneven and worn in many places. You need to be prepared for this,...

Page 1 of 7