A bit of jolly old England surrounded by Spain and the sea, Gibraltar is an entertaining stop on any coastal travel trip.

Towering high above the Mediterranean coast, the Rock of Gibraltar is the tiny territory’s “top” tourist terrain. You can hike up (crazy) or ride the cable car to the top of the rock. From the summit you can see ships at sea and, on a clear day, Africa in the distance. I read somewhere that it’s possible to view the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and the continents of Europe and Africa from this spot, which I think is pretty cool.

It’s great fun to watch the famous Barbary Apes climb and crawl around to the delight of tourists. The tailless monkeys are accustomed to people and have been known to pick a pocket if not carefully watched.

Back down in town, take a stroll down the pedestrian-only Main Street, see the courthouse where John Lennon and Yoko Ono were married and grab a chair at one of the many pubs along Casemates Square.

Leave the country like you entered, by literally crossing the airport runway.