The rock of Gibraltar at the southern end of the Costa del Sol is a fiercely independent enclave which is home to a large english speaking community.  Gibralter offers holidaymakers the heat of the Spanish sun with the familiarity of home.   Another plus for Gibraltar is its tax free status.  The town centre has a pronounced English seaside feel with a variety of pubs, shops, restaurants and the obligatory fish and chips. Sometimes you have to remind yourself that you aren't in an Engllish seaside town in the 1970's, there are red post boxes and the police wear the old style bobbie's helmets.  The currency is pound sterling but Gibraltar has its own coins and banknotes. Being small, you may think there won't be enough to do in Gibraltar but this isn't the case.  The sea around the rock is home to a variety of whales and dolphins and there are dolphin spotting boat trips.  The famous Barbary apes are one of the rock's main tourist attractions, watch your handbags when you visit the area, the apes are notorious bag snatchers!  Gibraltar is a great place for bird spotting, migratory sea birds use the rock as a resting place on their way to Africa. Amongst the host of activities available  are ice skating, bowling, a cinema complex, museum  and casino. You can explore the island on an organised taxi trip.  There are plenty nice bays for sunbathing and of course mainland Spain is just over the border.  There are some excellent apartments available to rent in Gibraltar, many with stunning sea views.  We have listed an assortment of Gibraltar apartments below.  Click the pictures or "view property" buttons for full property details including maps and more photographs.  You can ask for more information by using the enquiry forms on the advertisements.