St. Michael's Cave: A Subterranean Spectacle

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Gibraltar Cable Car Top Station, St. Michael's Cave is approximately a 15-20 minute walk downhill. Follow the paved road south, enjoying panoramic views. The path is well-marked with signs for St. Michael's Cave and other attractions within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. Note that this route is entirely within the Nature Reserve, so a valid ticket is required. Be prepared for a moderately steep descent.

• Public Transport

  From the Gibraltar Cruise Terminal or the land frontier with Spain, take Citibus Route 5 or Route 10 to the Market Place in the town center. From there, connect to Route 2, 3, 4, 7, or 9 towards the Cable Car. Alight at Elliott's Way (for Routes 2, 3, and 7) or Alameda House (for Routes 4 and 9), a short walk from the Cable Car base station. Take the Cable Car to the Top Station (approximately £9.50 single, £16.50 return). From the Top Station, follow the walking directions to St. Michael's Cave. A Hopper bus ticket (£2.25) allows unlimited travel on all bus routes for the day.

• Taxi

  Taxis are readily available throughout Gibraltar, including at the Gibraltar Airport and the land frontier. A taxi from the city center to St. Michael's Cave will take approximately 10 minutes and cost around £10-£15. Request to be taken to 'St. Michael's Cave' or provide the address: 'St Michael Rd, Gibraltar GX11 1AA'. Note that the taxi will likely drop you off at the entrance to the Upper Rock Nature Reserve, from which there is a short walk to the cave itself.