48 Hours in Gibraltar with Simon Calder

48 hours in #Gibraltar with Simon Calder and the The Independent.
Lands, seas and cultures converge to spectacular effect in this multi-dimensional place in the sun, at the gateway to the Mediterranean. | www.independent.co.uk/travel/...

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  • @fabulousandfastcleaners3958
    @fabulousandfastcleaners39583 жыл бұрын

    Simon Calder is an absolute jewel 💎

  • @BibtheBoulder

    @BibtheBoulder

    Жыл бұрын

    A diamond geezer.....

  • @stephenbryson5618
    @stephenbryson56183 жыл бұрын

    All very good reasons to retire there, as I have done love gibralter.

  • @SKSK-rz7br

    @SKSK-rz7br

    3 жыл бұрын

    where were u in the UK and was it easy to relocate there ?? ... also i thought house prices very high there.... great move btw

  • @karinajones1121

    @karinajones1121

    2 жыл бұрын

    Going to visit October

  • @anonymouspeacefulperson6199

    @anonymouspeacefulperson6199

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes Bryan wanted to retire there

  • @BibtheBoulder

    @BibtheBoulder

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@karinajones1121 Hi. I am taking my 13yo daughter for a short break in August. Can you recommend anywhere nice to eat in the evening? Also any idea which is the nicest beach?

  • @herecomesthemoney1220

    @herecomesthemoney1220

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BibtheBoulder The best beach has to be Catalan bay its stunning, but other cool swimming points all around Gibraltar, also they have a swimming pool in the sea which is pretty cool with fish swimming around you. Main street has plenty of restaurants and bars but Ocean village is where most head to, The Bridge bar is a nice setting.

  • @terrytook8941
    @terrytook8941Ай бұрын

    Lived there whilst in the Army, best 2 years ever. And going back for a visit this year.

  • @zacnewzealand
    @zacnewzealand3 жыл бұрын

    I want to come to Gibraltar. Love from New Zealand.

  • @williamevans-cg6vt

    @williamevans-cg6vt

    Жыл бұрын

    Go kiwis you would love it from a British brother

  • @zacnewzealand

    @zacnewzealand

    Жыл бұрын

    @@williamevans-cg6vt 😊🙏

  • @williamevans-cg6vt

    @williamevans-cg6vt

    Жыл бұрын

    It's your island aswell from 🇬🇧

  • @stewartie2
    @stewartie22 ай бұрын

    A very interesting documentry on Gibraltar. I really need to pay a visit there. Thank you Simon .

  • @chantaltaylor3181
    @chantaltaylor31813 жыл бұрын

    Have visited numerous times. It really is like Britain in the sun.

  • @FriedrichBarb

    @FriedrichBarb

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ferpinguG Gibraltar is not a colony and the Democratic process here is legitimate, I'm Gibraltarian lived here all my life, its majority Mediterranean/Spanish descent and heritage, with the Spanish language and culture being as common as English Many people here have Spanish/Italin/Portugese bloodline and we're not "Pure English" settlers. Gibraltar also has its own government, own ministries, votes for its own political parties and has no say in UK elections, semi-independence, we handle all domestic affairs ourselfs and not dictated by the British, who only control our foreign policy and even then we still have a say. That by definition does not make us a colony. Maybe if you actually visited here you'd understand instead of being ill informed. Also not knowing the fact the Spanish government is economically inferior to the British one, and has unemployment rate of that of Iraq (15%) and this was BEFORE Covid. Also the fact that we allow 5,000+ Spanish workers to commute into Gibraltar to work everyday since wages are higher here, giving them medical treatment and insurance is something were to happen and all, and even covid vaccines. British have built up our city beautifully, never treated us wrongly. We like the Spanish people and culture but never would we vote for a Spanish corrupt government or give up our British roots that we're so proud of.

  • @herecomesthemoney1220

    @herecomesthemoney1220

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FriedrichBarb That is not completely true is it.... You voted with us to leave the EU, your votes went towards the outcome. Without our British pound and backing from our UK Government you would most likely have been taken over by Spain. Its also a tax haven for betting companies in the UK. It is over populated, covered in high rise flats and can't even house their workers who are paying tax in to the gib system. It's ok but you either love it or hate it and the Gibraltarians aren't to keen on the Brits lol

  • @FriedrichBarb

    @FriedrichBarb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@herecomesthemoney1220 Gibraltar can never become Spanish unless the people vote for it in a referendum, only way Spain could take over is by force On Brexit, 95% voted for remain Gibraltar also isnt that over populated, considering we need 5k+ workers from Spain in order to function, and vast majority of people here have housing, but yes you’re right if it’s not government housing usually it’s very over priced sadly And Gibraltarians are keen on Brits because well, we are British… again no idea where you get this idea from

  • @herecomesthemoney1220

    @herecomesthemoney1220

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FriedrichBarb True but Spain probably would have taken it by force by now, that border is hell getting in and out. Exactly so imagine if the UK had remained in the EU due to Gibraltar's votes, i bet not many Brits knew that another Country was voting on our future. There is no room whatsoever in Gibraltar, you build high rise apartments, in some places the sun can no longer reach the ground. Gibraltar also does employ its workers from Spain, along with the British who work in Gib and live in spain, they tax them and then send them back to live in Spain because there is no room. I lived there for 6/7 years, it is a great place to see and live especially if you are from there.... Government housing, free university (in UK), great sports facilities

  • @FriedrichBarb

    @FriedrichBarb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@herecomesthemoney1220 They will never try take it by force unless they want to end up like their Argentinian cousins, but yes the border can be Hell to pass through 30k votes in a country of 65+ million is completely irrelevant, and again Gib is not “another country” we are a British territory and have the right to have a say also, just like Northern Ireland The Brits that come from Spain could always apply for the housing list, eventually they will be offered a flat, it just takes long, but yes you make valid point about Gib not having enough room for housing, but I believe sea reclamation in future will solve this, just as it has for the past few decades. Thank you for the kind words also and I’m sorry that the housing situation didn’t work out for you, hope found satisfying retirement elsewhere

  • @justsiennaaaa
    @justsiennaaaa2 жыл бұрын

    I’m from Gibraltar and love to see people enjoy their time here 💓 Love from Gibraltar itself ❤️

  • @williamevans-cg6vt

    @williamevans-cg6vt

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gibraltar for this beautiful video from the United Kingdom

  • @FriedrichBarb
    @FriedrichBarb3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video and great presenter, love Gibraltar

  • @zennolanchannel878
    @zennolanchannel8782 жыл бұрын

    The best video of Gibraltar, a documentary about history , I been to Gibraltar many times and this is the first time I realised that there's still quite a lot to see and venture. Well done.

  • @TravelingisFREEDOM
    @TravelingisFREEDOM3 жыл бұрын

    This is a very impressive place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

  • @kkrispy2009P
    @kkrispy2009P Жыл бұрын

    Great place to visit

  • @davidgreetham5256
    @davidgreetham5256 Жыл бұрын

    coming 4th September for 4 nights. hope to enjoy the sights thank you Simon. 😊

  • @juneterry4291
    @juneterry429111 ай бұрын

    Excellent. I’m going out there soon to visit.

  • @anonnemo2504
    @anonnemo25043 жыл бұрын

    The best professional video guide to Gibraltar, a place we have visited many times, I have seen; many thanks.

  • @glynmillsom378
    @glynmillsom3782 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review Simon will defiantly visit after watching this

  • @HWR71
    @HWR712 жыл бұрын

    To be honest I'm really surprised. I've been there about 35 years ago. Thank you very much for the many beautiful pictures and informations! I hope to come back as soon as possible.

  • @grahamthebaronhesketh.
    @grahamthebaronhesketh.2 жыл бұрын

    Simon Calder himself went on the BLUE dolphin boat. He met special people and he had no idea whatsoever. "oh no......do I owe you money?" the film crew went out on the cheap crowded yellow boat.

  • @chilicrazi9798
    @chilicrazi97982 жыл бұрын

    Cool video tour of Gib, Simon! Given me a few ideas of places to visit and things to do.

  • @joseluisvillalba1375
    @joseluisvillalba1375 Жыл бұрын

    If you are in Gibraltar, you are welcome to visit el Campo de Gibraltar, why not?

  • @GlenRoss-ug5jm
    @GlenRoss-ug5jmАй бұрын

    My father ws Gibraltarian,I've never been and would like to go and I'm hoping to.

  • @USA50_
    @USA50_2 жыл бұрын

    🇬🇮❤️🇺🇲☺️👍

  • @jonjohnson2844
    @jonjohnson28443 жыл бұрын

    Alternative title: Simon Calder gets smashed on the Rock

  • @anonymouspeacefulperson6199

    @anonymouspeacefulperson6199

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I left you John Chris Schmitt Smith and Kieran and Bryan to it 93! I went to bed. Night 😴

  • @donaldmason4959
    @donaldmason49593 жыл бұрын

    Changed a bit from my Military training there! See my short clip 'Defence of the Realm' on KZread!.

  • @greengardengreen6666

    @greengardengreen6666

    3 жыл бұрын

    And thank GOD it has changed.

  • @Dems411
    @Dems4113 жыл бұрын

    peng

  • @Anglo_Saxon1
    @Anglo_Saxon1 Жыл бұрын

    Should have known there'd be a bloody mosque there.After all Gibraltar is British.

  • @AdventureElliot
    @AdventureElliot3 жыл бұрын

    He basically gave a full free tour of Gibraltar, and now I'm less likely to pay and spend on traveling to Gibraltar.. lol

  • @stefanoblanca

    @stefanoblanca

    3 жыл бұрын

    what a wally

  • @TheJewellian
    @TheJewellian5 ай бұрын

    brilliant look at Gib but had to laugh at the masks, on outside, off inside!

  • @donlaight5943
    @donlaight59433 жыл бұрын

    I've been to Gibraltar, I certainly would ride a bike around there, the traffic is a nightmare. The best thing was the flight out.

  • @greengardengreen6666

    @greengardengreen6666

    3 жыл бұрын

    Actually, I think it was the best thing you did, we don’t like common and trashy people wondering around our streets 😊

  • @donlaight5943

    @donlaight5943

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@greengardengreen6666 🤣🤣🤣🤣😘😎