Europlaza Gibraltar
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Residential
Overview
Europlaza is an impressive development of apartments set on the water’s edge on Gibraltar’s West Side, its residents benefiting from glorious views across the Bay of Gibraltar and the mountains of North Africa, as well as from one of the most sought-after, convenient locations in Gibraltar.
Arranged around an open plaza to make the most of the light in this fantastic sea-front location, Europlaza apartments are spacious, bright and combine a high-standard finish with modern design. Private parking and door entry systems add security and exclusivity to the complex.
Within a few minutes walk from the city centre and the commercial and financial centres of Gibraltar, Europlaza has a superbly convenient location. The hospital, a private health clinic and the local Primary Care Centre are all within easy walking distance of Europlaza. Just in the buildings in its immediate locality, residents can find a supermarket, restaurant, cafes and bars, schools, a state-of-the art gymnasium and health spa, a public sea-front park and outdoor lido, while still benefiting from quiet, sea-front areas for relaxation and pleasant evening walks.
Schools
Its central location and variety of specifications on its apartments, including penthouses, Europlaza is perfect for individuals and also for families. Governor’s Meadow Pre-school and First School are just 3 minutes’ walk and themselves next door to Bishop Fitzgerald Middle School and Westside Girls’ Secondary School. The Bayside Boys’ Comprehensive school is only 15 minutes walk away and 2 minutes by car. Europlaza is on a main bus route and by a major bus stop where most of the main bus routes converge. It is also situated just behind one of Gibraltar’s main thoroughfares, and access to Bayside School and also Gibraltar College, and the University of Gibraltar at Europa Point is quick and easy.
Local facilities
Europlaza is in the perfect location to be easily able to access the city centre, shopping centre and supermarket. Main Street, with its mix of shops, its central square lined with cafes and bars, and Casemates Square, the focus of Gibraltar’s busy cultural calendar, are both within 5 minutes walk, as are the local market place and main bus station. Just within Casemates Square and in the ICC commercial centre resides the Primary Care Centre as well as private health clinics, dental clinics, opticians and beauty salons.
Recreational activities
Gibraltar is well known for its enthusiasm for many sports, with facilities at the Victoria Sports Centre to the north of the city centre and within easy walking distance from Europlaza. There are also with local venues throughout the Rock, from district football clubs, rugby clubs, tennis courts at Sandpits, fishing associations, gymnastic and dance clubs to name but a few. And if cue sports are appealing, Gibraltar has its own snooker and pool associations, with their own venues situated at Jumpers Bastion, about 15 minutes walk from Europlaza, or a very short drive along the road.
Atlantic Suite’s residents are perfectly placed to be able to attend any of a broad range of clubs and associations of their choosing because of its ideal central location, ease of access to a main thoroughfare and the bus routes.
For those who enjoy the outdoors and want to make the most of the long days of sunshine in Gibraltar, the open spaces of Europa Point are a 5-minute drive away, while the more energetic will enjoy the walks up into the Rock or the historic sites, or might wish to test their nerve on the new Windsor Suspension Bridge in the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. The cable car for easier access to the top of the Rock is a 5-minute drive or bus ride away.
Keen sailors or those wanting to learn will find that Europlaza makes the most of its sea front location and is situated just 5 minutes walk from the Royal Gibraltar Yacht Club, itself with a superbly set restaurant and club facilities which include an open air pool by the edge of the sea. Another popular location for local sports enthusiasts are the rowing clubs, just 2 minutes walk away.
Within 10-minutes’ walking distance of Europlaza is the King’s Bastion Leisure Centre, which boasts an ice rink, bowling alley, gymnasium and arcade as well as restaurant, bars and the Leisure Cinema.
Also within a 5-minute drive are the John Mackintosh Hall Theatre and the Ince’s Hall Theatre, two popular venues for the thriving performing arts scene in Gibraltar, while art-lovers only need to walk to the nearby Casemates to enjoy exhibitions in the Fine Art Gallery.
Both the popular Queensway Quay Marina with its restaurant and wine bars, and Ocean Village which boasts popular restaurants, clubs, wine bars and a casino, are within 15 minutes walk from Atlantic Suites. And for those wishing to relax and enjoy a slower pace, Commonwealth Park provides a city centre sanctuary and is just a 10-minute walk to the south. A short walk seawards will find Westview Park with its calming landscaping and views of the Bay just on the edge of the water.
Travel
Europlaza is a 10-minute drive from Gibraltar International Airport for flights to various cities in UK including London, Manchester, Liverpool and Bristol. There are also direct flights to Morocco. The frontier with Spain and its open roads to the rest of Europe lie just beyond the airport.
The bus services are regular and include a night bus service for those wishing to linger in town and enjoy an evening at one of the many nightspots at areas such as Ocean Village, or at the theatre. The Gibraltar Taxi Association also runs a 24-hour service.
With its impressive panoramic views, a central location just on the edge of the city centre, yet close enough to the sea and local parks to be able to escape the bustle of city life Europlaza is proud to be one of the most popular residential estates in Gibraltar.