Mediterranean Steps
The Mediterranean Steps is a footpath and hiking trail located in Gibraltar. As one of the most looked-up sights in the country, it provides a route for visitors to traverse the area.
Planning a visit
The best time to hike the Mediterranean Steps is from May through September. During these months, rainfall is low, with June through August seeing 1 to 8 mm of rain. July and August are the warmest months with daily high temperatures of 25 °C and almost no rainy days. Winter months such as November and December are the wettest, with 128 mm and 170 mm of rain respectively. The trail is not wheelchair accessible. To reach the Mediterranean Steps, travelers can arrive via Gibraltar Airport, which is 3 km from the site. The trail is situated 2 km from the capital of Gibraltar. When visiting, one can combine the hike with trips to nearby locations. St. Michael's Cave is 0.3 km away, and Gorham's Cave is 0.5 km from the steps. Other accessible points of interest include Europa Point at 1.7 km, the Great Siege Tunnels at 2.2 km, and the Gibraltar Nature Reserve at 2.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is December, with about 170 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 104 | 97 | 67 | 68 | 29 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 82 | 128 | 170 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
