Camp Bay, Gibraltar

Beach in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar

36°07′08″N 5°21′04″W﻿ / ﻿36.119°N 5.351°W﻿ / 36.119; -5.351 Camp Bay (or El Quarry in Llanito) is a small rocky beach in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. It is located off Rosia Road along the territory's west coast overlooking the Bay of Gibraltar. Parson's Lodge Battery overlooks the northern end of the bay.[1]

Panoramic view of Camp Bay looking north. Parson's Lodge Battery can be seen in the top left of the image.

## Artificial reef

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Main article: Gibraltar Artificial Reef

Camp Bay is home to what is claimed to be Europe's first artificial reef. The reef was created by activists who were concerned at the scarcity of marine life. The early experiments of floating out and sinking derelict cars merely demonstrated the power of local storms and currents. A second attempt used ships that were no longer required. Some were vessels that would have been abandoned in deep water, but the activists persuaded people to sink them in shallower waters. Significant donations were floating harbours and the large cable ship known as the 482. These ships now create a haven for marine life and are a destination for thousands of divers each year.[2]

## References

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1. ^ Ehlen, Judy; Harmon, Russell S. (2001). The Environmental Legacy of Military Operations. Geological Society of America. p. 105\. ISBN 978-0-8137-4114-7. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
2. ^ "Artificial Reef Project - A First in Europe". dolphin-research.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2013.

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Places in Gibraltar

Beaches|

* Catalan Bay
* Eastern Beach
* Sandy Bay
* Camp Bay
* Little Bay, Gibraltar
* Western Beach

Caves|

* Beefsteak Cave
* Bennett's Cave
* Bray's Cave
* Cave S
* Collin's Cave
* Coptic Cave
* Fig Tree Cave
* Forbes' Quarry
* Genista Cave
* Glen Rocky Cave
* Goat's Hair Twin Caves
* Gorham's Cave
* Holy Boy's Cave
* Hyaena Cave
* Ibex Cave
* Judge's Cave
* Leonora's Caves
* Lower St. Michael's Cave
* Mammoth Cave
* Martin's Cave
* Monkey's Cave
* Pete's Paradise Cave
* St. Michael's Cave
* Vanguard Cave

Cemeteries|

* Jews' Gate Cemetery
* North Front Cemetery
* St. Jago's Cemetery
* Trafalgar Cemetery
* Witham's Cemetery

Harbours and Marinas|

* Marina Bay
* Ocean Village, Gibraltar
* Ocean Village Marina
* Rosia Bay, Gibraltar
* Queensway Quay Marina
* Gibraltar Harbour

Public Amenities|

* Gibraltar Nature Reserve
* Primary Care Centre
* Windmill Hill (HM Prison)
* Gibraltar City Fire Brigade

Tunnels|

* Admiralty Tunnel
* Dudley Ward Way
* Great Siege Tunnels
* Keightley Way
* Landport Tunnel
* World War II Tunnels
* Lord Airey's Shelter
* Williams Way, Gibraltar

Streets and Squares|

* Streets in Gibraltar
* Cathedral Square, Gibraltar
* Devil's Tower Road
* Europa Road
* Flat Bastion Road
* Grand Casemates Gates
* Grand Casemates Square
* Landport (Gibraltar)
* Prince Edward's Gate

Areas|

* Coaling Island
* Middle Hill, Gibraltar

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