Gibraltar WW2 Tunnels

The British military base of Gibraltar has been heavily fortified over a period of many years and the remnants can be seen everywhere. At the base of the rock, 19th century fortifications, such as casemates and bastions have been incorporated into the modern city. Up in the nature reserve on the rock itself, a large number of 19th century and WW2 gun batteries can be found. These are supported by a large network of tunnels, some if which are now open as tourist attractions. The tunnels featured on this page were largely dug during WW2 and would have been mainly used as barrack accomodation.


These tunnels along with the Siege Tunnels and many gun batteries on the Rock are open to the public and are well worth visiting.

These tunnels are located two thirds of the way up on the ridge
Just inside the entrance
Behind the wall is a large cavernous area used for accomodationAnother long section
Here the rock has been sprayed with concrete for stabilityLooking back

Another sectionMore barrack rooms

Stalactites forming in the ceiling

More barrack rooms

A shaft leading up to one of the gun batteries outside

Tribute to the 178th Tunnelling Company, who dug the tunnels
Graffiti dated 1942Jock's Balcony, a lookout
View of the guns, showing the magazines below

Close up of one of the guns
Inside one of the guns

Another interior view