This is the Spanish side of the Rock, written for people who want more than a photo at the top of the cable car. The beaches, where to actually eat, the day trips up the coast, and the parking guide that saves you a queue-rage moment at the frontier. La Línea is a ten-minute walk from Gibraltar and a different country in every way that counts — cheaper, slower, sunnier, and far less Googled. If you are crossing for the day, a little planning is the difference between a good one and an afternoon spent staring at a closed shutter wondering why nothing is open at five.
Start with what is below. The parking guide alone is worth the read before you bring a car anywhere near the border.
