The Rock of Gibraltar guards the entrance to the Mediterranean, and has traditionally provided the starting point for super and mega yachts over wintering in the Caribbean. The Rock as it is commonly known, has been a British Territory since 1704. It is a VAT free jurisdiction,and for boating enthusiasts its popularity is enhanced, as pink diesel is significantly cheaper than on mainland Spain. This is one of the reasons [...]

Gibraltar, known locally as the Rock is considered one of the last vestiges of the British Empire, although a recent 2006 agreement between Spain and Britain unofficially ended that status, introducing a far more agreeable accord between the two countries.

Strategically perched on the edge of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the narrow entrance to the Mediterranean Sea opposite North Africa, this natural fortress of rock was originally part of Spain [...]