Discover La Línea de la Concepción in Spain
La Línea de la Concepción in the region of Andalusia with its 64,595 habitants is a place located in Spain - some 307 mi or ( 494 km ) South of Madrid , the country's capital .
Local time in La Línea de la Concepción is now 12:54 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Madrid " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Lisbon, Seville, Palmones, Marbella, and Málaga. When in this area, you might want to check out Lisbon . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in La Línea de la Concepción ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Border Crossing from Spain to Gibraltar July 2010
Recorded on July 5, 2010 using a Flip Video Camera. Heajin and I were vacationing in southern Spain. We were staying in a hotel half an hour outside of Malaga, Spain. We rented a car and took a day tr ..
Plane Landing in Gibraltar airport
A plane is landing at the Gibraltar airport. One of the most incredibly located airport in the world. There is a busy motorway running across the runway allowing cars to travel between Spanish city La ..
Gibraltar Airport, aircraft landing, Gibraltar, United Kingdom
Gibraltar International Airport or North Front Airport (IATA: GIB, ICAO: LXGB) is the civilian airport that serves the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. It is owned by the Ministry of Defence f ..
Disney Magic maneuvering away from the Port of Gibraltar on September 12, 2011
The "Disney Magic" departing Gibraltar, heading for the heavy shipping traffic in the Strait of Gibraltar, to continue her transatlantic cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Port Canaveral, Florida with po ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Disputed status of the isthmus between Gibraltar and Spain
The Gibraltar territory currently contains an 800-metre long section of the isthmus that links the Rock with mainland Spain. Spain does not acknowledge British sovereignty over Gibraltar beyond the fortified perimeter of the town as at 1704. The United Kingdom claims the southern part of the isthmus on the basis of continuous possession over a long period.
Located at 36.15 -5.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Thirteenth Siege of Gibraltar (1727)
The Siege of Gibraltar of 1727 saw Spanish forces besiege the British garrison of Gibraltar as part of the Anglo-Spanish War. Depending on the sources, Spanish troops numbered between 12,000 and 25,000. British defenders were 1,500 at the beginning of the siege, increasing up to about 5,000. After a five-month siege with several unsuccessful and costly assaults, Spanish troops gave up and withdrew.
Located at 36.15 -5.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Gibraltar International Airport
Gibraltar International Airport or North Front Airport is the civilian airport that serves the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. The runway is owned by the Ministry of Defence for use by the Royal Air Force as RAF Gibraltar. Civilian operators use the airport; currently the only scheduled flights operate to the United Kingdom. Passengers depart and arrive through the civilian-operated terminal. NATS hold the contract for provision of air navigation services at LXGB.
Located at 36.15 -5.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
RAF Gibraltar
RAF Gibraltar, also formerly known as North Front, is a Royal Air Force station on Gibraltar. No military aircraft are currently stationed there, but there are regular visits. Administered by British Forces Gibraltar, the station functions as the Rock's civilian airport – Gibraltar Airport, with the civilian airport's passenger terminal building and apron facilities located on the north side of the runway while the apron and hangar of RAF Gibraltar are located on the south side of the runway.
Located at 36.15 -5.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Victoria Stadium (Gibraltar)
Victoria Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Gibraltar. It is currently used mostly for football matches and holds about 5,000 people. It is located close to the Gibraltar Airport just off Winston Churchill Avenue.
Located at 36.15 -5.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
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