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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 discotheques 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 1000-1900, Sat 1000-1300. Some shops open Sunday.
Special Events: The following is a selection of major festivals and other special events celebrated in Gibraltar in 2003. For a complete list with exact dates, contact the Gibraltar Tourist Board.
Jan 3-4 The Gibraltar Philharmonic Society New Year's Concert, St Michael's Cave. Feb 6 21 Gun Salute – HM Queen’s Accession to the Throne. Mar 26-27 Gibraltar Stage Dance Festival. May Spring Art Exhibition. Jul Election of Miss Gibraltar; Annual Regatta. Aug-Sep Gibraltar Fair. Sep 10 Gibraltar National Day Celebrations. Oct Battle of Trafalgar Remembrance Service, Trafalgar Cemetery; International Art Exhibition. Nov Gibraltar Drama Festival. Dec Polar Bear Swim, Catalan Bay; Annual Charity Radio Road Show and TV Open Day.
Social Conventions: Gibraltar is a strongly traditional society with an attractive blend of British and Mediterranean customs. Tipping: Normally ten to 15 per cent.
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