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Apes Den

Near the Wall of Charles V, Gibraltar
Ranked #3 of 23 attractions in Gibraltar
4.5 of 5 stars 48 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveller Description: Possibly the most popular attraction on the Rock the Apes Den is well worth a visit. The only native breed of monkey left in Europe they are a... more »
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Zurich, Switzerland
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

...however the monkeys are really entertaining. Hold on to everything you have (caps, cameras, passports, etc) as they like to grab/steal anything which they think resembles food. More

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Gorleston
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Not really that much to see, but nice to see the monkies are very well fed. More

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London, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Firstly - make sure you remember your passport as there is a passport control! Gibraltar is quite a grim looking place, but there are 2 very good reasons to visit. The first is duty free (litre of spirits for £6!!). The second reason is the cable car up to the top of the mountain for the great views of Spain... More

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Thetford, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It was good to see the apes up close but make sure you aren't holding any food that they can see as they will steal it. Generally they won't approach you unless they think you have something for them. some even pose for the camera. More

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dorset
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11 reviews 11 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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Easy to do this on your own without a special rock tour - go up on cable car and wander round. More

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Monterey, California
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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You see the Apes everywhere so the den isnt a necessity. Watch out for your backback as they will try to take things from it. More

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barrow-in-furness
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Lots of mini buses up there the day we visited and the road is very narrow. Got to see the apes up close and personal. Do not eat anything or have food in your hands as they will take it from you like lightning. My daughter had her arm slapped by one of the younger apes because she wouldnt pick... More

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Medford, New Jersey
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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I arrived at 7pm after climbing the rock on the Mediterrean steps; great to be alone with the apes, undistracted by anyone else More

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Sherwood Park, Canada
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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This is a highlight and something that everyone should do at least once! There is just something about seeing apes in the wild in Southern Europe! More

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new england
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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What a day - If you are looking for something to do, make your way up the rock to the apes den. Don't forget to go into the caves. EXCELLENT day spent here. No complaints at all. A must do when in Gibraltar. *Don't feed the monkeys... the fine is stiff and they do bite. (smile) More

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