Cliff edge
Stone steps.
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The Mediterranean Steps are a steep footpath on the south-eastern side of the Rock of Gibraltar, about 2 km in a straight line south of the town centre, lying entirely within the nature reserve. The path zig-zags up along the cliff edge to near the summit. The British military built the steps as part of a network of paths linking their defensive posts at the southern end of the Rock. Two large gun batteries stand at the top, with gun emplacements and buildings from the Second World War along the way, and the steps were restored in 2007. The route starts on Martin's Path and then climbs stone steps along the cliff edge, with views over the Strait of Gibraltar, Europa Point, the Great Sand Dune, the Mediterranean and Spain's Costa del Sol. It is one of Gibraltar's most beautiful and most demanding walks. The steps lie within the reserve, which charges an entry fee. The path is hard and exposed to sun and wind, so it does not suit anyone afraid of heights; bring plenty of water, start in the morning, and avoid the climb in great heat or after rain.
Stone steps.
At the top.
And the Costa del Sol.
Nature Reserve, Gibraltar
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In the morning, before the heat.