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Gateway to the Med...

Gibraltar - sometimes simply known as 'the Rock' - is a regular port of call on many western Mediterranean cruise routes, and is the Gateway to the Mediterranean. It's a strange place. A relic of the British Empire, it's like a tiny, tiny part of the UK stuck on a scorching peninsula on the southern coast of Spain. It has been a British territory for over 300 years, and when you first sail into the port you'll appreciate why the Brits have been so reluctant to let go of it. Morocco, and as a result the African coast, is so close that whoever controls the Rock effectively controls who sails in and out of the Mediterranean. There is no sight as mystifying as the view you get of the Atlas Mountains as you sit atop Gibraltar and gaze across the Med. You can almost touch Africa.

The Spanish government has been trying to get the territory back for years, but has been hindered by British stubbornness, the reluctance of Gibraltar's inhabitants to revert to Spanish rule, and the fact that Spain herself still has colonial enclaves in North Africa. Personally I like the part of tax free shopping, and the colourful mix of cultures having Africa, Spain and Britain all together on one little Peninsula that you could walk in a few hours.

The Rock gets its nickname from the thousand-foot (over 300 meter) high Rock of Gibraltar, which towers above the peninsula settlement and dominates the whole area. If you want to enjoy some of the best views in the Mediterranean you don't have to walk to the top, there's a cable car that will take you there. On the summit you can look along the Spanish coastline, or across to the twin rock of Jebel Musa on the African coast a few miles away. Jebel Musa and Gibraltar (the name is a corruption of Jeb el-Tariq - Tariq being the name of the Muslim general who landed an army here in the seventh century to conquer Spain) are often called the Pillars of Hercules, and the line between them is the official boundary between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. There's more to do at the summit than simply admire the view. There's a small café and museum, as well as a fully-stocked English pub.

You will never be quite alone on the Rock itself, no matter how early in the morning you manage to get up there. The great limestone pinnacle is the home to Europe's only indigenous monkey population. The Barbary Apes that make the caves and hollows of the Rock their home are not apes at all, but macaques. They are one of only two species of primate native to Europe - the other one is us. They may have ventured across from Africa at some point, who knows? But they don't seem too bothered that their co-simians dominate the continent while they are confined to one tiny corner of it. A local legend maintains that British rule in Gibraltar will last as long as there are Barbary Apes on the territory. The Gibraltar Government, therefore, bends over backwards to make sure the macaques are happy, healthy and well-fed - even going to the lengths of restocking the population every so often from other colonies of Barbary Apes on the mainland of Africa.

A word of warning about the Gibraltar Apes, they make look cute and friendly, but, like the human occupants of Gibraltar that live hundreds of feet below them, they are rather defensive of their territory. Who can blame them; this is their European 'embassy'. Although some of them may approach you and come quite close, it's never a good idea to touch them - every year tourists get bitten by the macaques, usually because they've touched or provoked them in some way. A bite is painful, though rarely serious - if you do get chewed on by and angry monkey, don't expect too much sympathy at the hospital!

Once you've explored the exterior of the Rock you may well enjoy a trip into its interior. The huge mass of limestone is riddled with more than thirty miles of tunnels. These were originally dug by British forces in the late eighteenth century, when the Rock was besieged by the French and Spanish. The original idea of the tunnels was to allow heavy guns to be hauled up to embrasures cut high on the Rock, to allow a wide field of fire over enemy positions. These days the tunnels are open to tourists. Not only are they very interesting in themselves - they are very cool, and provide a welcome break from the heat of the midday sun outside.

If you're having lunch or dinner in Gibraltar you have a pretty wide variety of cuisines to choose from. The population isn't exclusively ex-pat British - there is a significant North African and Indian presence. So as well as traditional English fried breakfasts, fish and chips and roast lunches you can enjoy a great curry, kebab, or my personal favourite a Tagine. Queensway is the elite mooring station for those of us with boats (how dare I - they are yachts), and it has an appropriate selection of exclusive bars with restaurants to go with it. Marina Bay on the other hand, is a little friendlier on the pocket and has an equally diverse selection of restaurants with bars; George a good friend of Jeff (our MD) and mine (his son plays soccer for a Madrid team, Jeff's for a London team; so there is always good rivalry there especially during the UEFA season), runs a number of restaurants in Marina Bay so ask for George if you're looking for a friendly and welcoming oasis. In the centre of town, just off Main Street, you will find my favourite Restaurant in Gibraltar - and probably the best. Thyme is run by Steve Clayton and Steve has established and maintains a wonderful ambience in his Restaurant. Whether you want to wind down or enjoy Gibraltar's' finest cuisine, Thyme is the place for you.

All in all, Gibraltar has more of the feel of an international community than a British enclave. Its position at the mouth of the Mediterranean makes it a symbol, in some ways, for the richness and diversity of this whole part of the world. As you venture around Europe and onwards into the 'Med', you will maybe think back to Gibraltar, and reflect on just how much it is a gateway to a world.

Right Consultancy has its offices just off Main Street, and overlooks Mackintosh square which hosts the impressive statue of Nelson. Give us a call, or pop in and see one of our consultants if you're looking for a new life, or a new challenge in the workplace. We are Gibraltar's top Recruitment firm, and are privileged to have Gibraltar's top companies as our clients. Give us a call on Gibraltar +350 76262, or drop us a line including your CV.

ONLINE TIMESHEETS - You can now complete and submit your timesheets online when doing a contract with RC. This means you instigate your own 'pay-run'...!

Right Consultancy with their 'realtime' database and job search functionality are leading the local market once again, by allowing their candidates to apply for jobs online. Most recruitment agencies require for candidates to apply for jobs via the telephone or e-mail, but Right Consultancy allows potential candidates to apply and communicate through our interactive database and job search web site. For Candidates on the move, this is a timely and efficient process. Of course they can still communicate through the traditional channels, but in a fast paced job market Right Consultancy is leading the way once again...