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Apes' Den
The Rock's most famous inhabitants are the tailless Barbary Macaques, the only free-living primates in Europe. Some of the 240 apes hang around the Apes' Den near the middle cable-car station; the others can often be seen at the top cable-car station and the Great Siege Tunnels. Legend has it that when the apes (which may have been introduced from north Africa in the 18th century) disappear from Gibraltar, so will the British.
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Lower St Michael's Cave Tour
For a more extensive look at the cave system the Lower St Michael's Cave Tour is a three-hour guided adventure into the lower cave area, which ends at an underground lake. This tour involves scrambling and minor climbing with ropes, so a reasonable degree of physical fitness and appropriate footwear are essential. The cave is in its original state but is fully lit. Children must be over 10 years. Contact the tourist office to arrange your guide.
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St Michael's Cave
If you walk for around twenty minutes, south down St Michael's Rd from the top cable-car station (or up from the Apes' Den), St Michael's Cave is a big natural grotto that was once home to Neolithic inhabitants of the Rock. Today, apart from attracting tourists in droves, it's used for concerts, plays, even fashion shows. There's a café outside.
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Upper Rock Nature Reserve
The most exciting thing about Gibraltar is the Rock itself. Most of the upper Rock, starting just above the town, is a nature reserve, with spectacular views and several interesting spots to visit. A great way to get up here is by cable car. During a westerly wind, the Rock is often a fine spot for observing migrations of birds, especially raptors and storks, between Africa and Europe.
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