Sandy Bay
The other east-side beach, rebuilt with imported sand.
- Places to stay
- 3
- Restaurants
- 1
- Stay Score range
- 8.4–9.4
- To Main Street
- 26 min walk
What it's like
South of Catalan Bay along the eastern shore, sheltered by breakwaters and replenished with sand shipped in from the Sahara after decades of erosion. Quieter than Catalan Bay and backed by the vast former water catchments on the cliff face above.
3 places to stay
Ranked by Stay Score · Gibraltar median 8.9
Sandy Bay · Sea view
Unchanged since 6 SeptBeachfront Apartment - 2 Terraces - Stunning Sunrises
2 bed · sleeps 5
2-bedroom apartment sleeping up to 5. Not yet researched by us.
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Sandy Bay · Sea view
Unchanged since 6 SeptBeachfront Sunrise Sands Retreat, Gibraltar
1 bed · sleeps 3
1-bedroom apartment sleeping up to 3. Not yet researched by us.
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Sandy Bay · Sea view
Unchanged since 6 SeptSandy Bay Apartment in Both Worlds, for over 50s, Gibraltar
1 bed · sleeps 4
1-bedroom apartment sleeping up to 4. Not yet researched by us.
Compare pricesfrom 10 reviews
Where to eat here
All restaurants →Other areas
Town Area
Casemates Square down to Southport Gates — the old town, and where most of the short lets are.
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Ocean Village's older, calmer neighbour, sharing the same water.
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