St. Michael's Cave: Gibraltar's Subterranean Wonder

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Cable Car Top Station, St. Michael's Cave is located 0.9km downhill, approximately a 15-20 minute walk. Follow the signs for St. Michael's Cave within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. Note that a Nature Reserve ticket is required for entry. The walk offers scenic views.

• Public Transport

  From the Gibraltar frontier or Cruise Liner Terminal, take local bus number 10 to the Cable Car base station. From Market Place, take Citibus Route 5 or 10 to the Cable Car base station. Alternatively, Routes 2, 3, or 7 will take you to Elliott's Way, a short walk from the Cable Car. Purchase a Nature Reserve ticket. Take the Cable Car to the Top Station. From there, it is a 15-20 minute downhill walk to St. Michael's Cave. Citibus Hopper tickets allow unlimited use of bus routes throughout the day. A single bus fare is approximately £2.20. A round-trip cable car ticket costs £19 for adults and £9.50 for children. Nature Reserve tickets, which include entry to St. Michael's Cave, cost approximately £21 for adults and £14 for children.

• Taxi

  Taxis are readily available in Gibraltar. A taxi from the Gibraltar Airport to St. Michael's Cave takes approximately 16 minutes. The cost is approximately £25-£30. Ensure the taxi has a valid meter and agree on the fare beforehand.

• Driving

  If driving, parking is available near the entrance to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. Follow signs towards the Upper Rock and St. Michael's Cave. Parking may be limited during peak season. Parking fees apply; rates vary. As an example, Woodland Road parking costs £1.50 for 1 hour, £3.00 for 2 hours, and £4.50 for 3 hours. A Nature Reserve ticket is required for entry.