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Country Guide > Europe > Gibraltar | |
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Social Profile Food & Drink There are bars and bistros throughout the town and at the two marinas, operating under Mediterranean licensing hours and selling British beer. Restaurants cover the whole price range. Gibraltar’s geographical location and its history as a British colony means that it can offer a large selection of British dishes as well as French, Spanish, American, Moroccan, Italian, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Spirits and tobacco are substantially cheaper than in the UK for identical brands. All types of alcoholic drinks are served, including draught beer. Nightlife Gibraltar has a number of discos and nightspots open until the early hours of the morning. The casino complex includes a restaurant, nightclub, roof restaurant (summer) and gaming rooms, and is open from 0900 to the early hours. Shopping All goods are sold in Gibraltar at reduced-tax prices and free of VAT. The majority of shops are in or near Main Street. Silk, linen, cashmere, jewellery, glassware, porcelain, perfumes, carvings, radios, leatherwork, electronic and photographic equipment and watches can be bought. Shopping hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1930, Sat 1000-1300. Some shops open Sunday. Special Events The following is a selection of special events occurring in Gibraltar in 2005; for a complete list with exact dates, contact the Gibraltar Tourist Board: Jan 25-Feb 3 3rd Gibtelecom International Chess Festival. May 29 International Mountain Race. Sep Ceremony of the Keys, Casemates Square. Oct Trafalgar Festival. Social Conventions Gibraltar is a strongly traditional society with an attractive blend of British and Mediterranean customs. Tipping: Normally 10 to 15 per cent. |