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Gorham's Cave
CultureVisit: ~120 min
Coastal cave at the foot of the Rock, on the eastern side, where Neanderthals lived until about thirty thousand years ago, among the last in Europe. Together with other nearby caves it forms the Gibraltar Neanderthals complex, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016. The visit is guided and requires advance booking.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Gorham's Cave: 2 missions
- Discover where the last Neanderthals livedDuring the guided visit, listen to how the cave was excavated and why it is a key place for understanding the Neanderthals.
- Look at the cave from the Rock's shorelineNotice how the cave opens out onto the sea and the height of the cliff surrounding it.
Near Gorham's Cave
O'Hara's Tower390 m awaySt Michael's Cave715 m awayIbrahim-al-Ibrahim Mosque983 m awayNapier of Magdala Battery (100-ton gun)1.1 km awayShrine of Our Lady of Europe1.2 km awaySandy Bay1.2 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Gorham's Cave?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.
Source: Web oficial - Gibraltar Museum