How life really is in Gibraltar: ‘The Rock’ is like a step back in Great -Britain from the 70s, complete with retro stores and red telephone boxes

With red telephone boxes on the street, a retro-looking MADAMFully English breakfast and cheap prices, it is like walking through a British main street in the 1970s.

But this is not a typical British village – it’s on the south coast of Spain Where the sunny weather and the local monkey population are the only hints that you are at 1,000 miles away from Blightly.

The disputed British overseas area of ​​Gibraltar is the home of a whole series of well -known stores, from Morrisons Unpleasant Costa Coffee and even a map factory, and although it is much closer to Africa than England, the locals can put in classical pleasures, such as a roast dinner or afternoon tea.

Earlier this week, the VK reached a deal with the EU for Gibraltar to have a ‘smooth’ border with Spain with which travelers can cross without checks per country, so that TS cleans up the way to complete a post-Brexit deal on the territory with the EU.

But those who fly from the UK to Gibraltar will be confronted with one check from Gibraltarian officials and another by the Spaniards on behalf of the EU because the country border will make access to the European Schengen -free travel area uncontrolled.

The VK and Gibraltar insisted that the changes would not affect the sovereignty of the British overseas territory where the currency is pounds and has a resident of British passports, even though they are more than 1,000 miles away.

It is said that the relocation could also see airlines to add flights to Gibraltar from countries other than the UK in a boost to tourism, and visitors must expect a dose of British hospitality instead of traditional Spanish culture, according to the locals who share their lives on Tiktok.

Meg Leigh left her life in Yorkshire to move to Gibraltar four years ago and often shares a glimpse of a glimpse of her new sunny life abroad, including walks by the sea and meeting the local wild monkeys.

Post on Tiktok, she said: ‘I would not go back to the UK. Four years later and I have my house, have a job for life and a better quality of life. Three years later and as much as I miss my family and friends, I love my life in GIB. ‘

However, she advised people to find a job before they move because it is ‘super expensive’.

According to Rightmove, house prices in Gibraltar rose to an average of £ 491,867 in Gibraltar in the past year, with the higher costs of living on everything that should be imported.

But for British who want to visit the peninsula, this may not be a problem – because travelers do not have to worry about changing currencies, while jewelry shops and perfume shops are all ‘tax -free’.

Hannah, who places Tiktok under the username @lidbetterbetter, said that Gibraltar is like “the UK but actually in the sun.”

In a video with almost two million views on Tiktok, she filmed clips of marching bands in the Hoofdstraat, telephone boxes and chain stores.

But in the same video she filmed sandy beaches, spotting of dolphins and the hundreds of monkeys that live on the rock – the iconic mountain of Gibraltar.

“Welcome to life in the UK, but in the sun,” said Hannah, originally from the south of England, in one video.

She filmed her environment and said there is a McDonalds, but the ‘menu is really different’, as well as a Burger King and Costa.

She said: ‘They are mainly perfume shops and jewelry shops. This is because it is all tax -free and really cheap. ‘

Hannah said that English is the mother tongue, but many people are bilingual with Spanish and get the two mixed when they speak.

She added: ‘It’s small! But a real sense of community and great school and health systems. ‘

In another clip she showed her followers the airport of Gibraltar, where the runway through a main road through.

She says that cars stand in line on either side of the runway until they get everything clear – before they drive on the runway to enter the country.

Hannah said: ‘One of the craziest things about Gibraltar is probably the entire runway, airport scenario. To be honest, it’s so bizarre. ‘

Chloe Martinez is a musician who was born and raised in Gibraltar – and often shows people how life really is there.

She has also shown the huge series of British brands available – including a pizza hut at the central square and a Dominos Pizza and Taco Bell in Casemates Square near the bus station.

In the most important shopping center there is a mango, while the most important main street is home to the next, accessorize, Tommy Hilfiger, Early Learning Center, Early Learning Center, Entertainment, Costa Coffee, Boux Avenue and even a map factory.

Chloe says that they even have two Holland and Barretts in Gibraltar despite his small size, as well as Clarks Matalan and Hotel Chocolate.

There is a ‘huge’ markings and spencer spread over two floors, the home of a series of tasty treats.

She said: ‘It is one of the larger stores we have in GIB. Everyone goes here because the stuff is so good! ‘

Bizarre enough, there is a Spanish supermarket called Eroski that stores Waitrosis products, while Food and Stat sells articles from Tesco and Iceland.

Similarly, when Tiktoker visited Ellis Rayson Gibraltar, he was amazed to see that the Morrisons even had a cafe there – and did not waste time ordering a full English breakfast.

Unlike the UK, he enjoyed a beautiful view of the nearby harbor and said: ‘By the way, take a look at this image. They are not entirely British Morrisons, I can tell you that for free. ‘

Enjoying the novelty of a traditional breakfast abroad, he visited O’Reilly’s, an Irish pub and steakhouse.

‘It reminds me that I am in Canary Wharf in the summer. Really very nice place. I could get used to this, “he said.

Ellis ordered a full English, an orange juice and a Mojito, which were £ 2 all day.

It came with a slice of toast, two eggs, two hash brown, fried beans, mushrooms, sausages and bacon.

“It looks like a mean Brekkie that is honest!” Ellis said when it arrived. “To be honest, I have trouble getting my head around.”

After he tried it, he gave his judgment: “Oh my God, so good.”

The demolition of the costs, paid £ 9.99 for his entire English, £ 4.50 for his orange juice and £ 2 for the Mojito, which cost him £ 16.49.

Chloe has also spoken about the cultural differences between Gibraltar and the UK.

She said: “As the British from the Mediterranean Sea, we pass on the British traditions and customs and we maintain. Many of our households add a gibraltary touch, a Mediterranean touch. ‘

On Christmas Day, for example, they will have a classically roasted dinner, but then play traditional board games.

Although she speaks Spanish and English, she says she identifies herself as gibraltarian and speaks in Llanito, the dialect of the country and a mix of the two languages.

On the cover of her passport it reads: ‘United Kingdom of Great -Britain and Noord -Ireland’, and below it says ‘Gibraltar’, with a mention of her as a British citizen inside.

She added: “Whatever someone else says or another country says, Gibraltar belongs to his people.”

Another gibraltary resident Elaina Stewart @wellnesswithelhallaina seems to enjoy a relaxed and outdoor life after he has moved from Scotland.

The 27-year-old has a normal job from 9 to 5, but will enjoy the sun after work, all from her apartment that overlooks the rock and the harbor.

She too can still enjoy the best that the UK has to offer – such as roast dinners and afternoon tea – all of the sunny peninsula thousands of kilometers away.