Mediterranean Steps

Mediterranean Steps is a nature route and path in Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory. The path, which runs entirely within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve and was built by the British military but is now used by civilians as a pedestrian route connecting Martin's Path and Lord Airey's Battery near the summit of the Rock of Gibraltar, is one of Gibraltar's footpaths. Windmill Hill, Europa Point, the Great Sand Dune, Gibraltar's east side beaches, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Spanish Costa del Sol are all visible from the path.

The Mediterranean Steps were originally constructed as part of the British military communications system to give access to their different defense installations at the southern end of the Rock. The two 9.2-inch guns of Lord Airey's Battery and O'Hara's Battery are located at the top of the steps. Along the way, more World War II-era gun emplacements and associated structures can be seen.

The Goat's Hair Twin Caves can be viewed along the way, and the trail is wholly within the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. These caves have signs of being sea caves when the sea level was significantly higher. These are just a few of Gibraltar's caverns that have yielded evidence of prehistoric human settlement.

Climb Mediterranean Steps, the area's secret jewel, to learn about the plant and animal life of the Rock of Gibraltar while taking in magnificent sights. This undeveloped road meanders around the rock's eastern face, passing through a natural reserve, natural caverns, and World War II bunkers.

This historic site is now open to the public for tours. The greatest time to visit is in the spring, when the sun hasn't reached its peak and the weather is still pleasant, with temperate days and pleasant evenings.

Location: 4MG4+2H8, Ohara's Rd, Gibraltar GX11 1AA, Gibraltar