Princess Anne's Battery
Historical Site Historic coastal artillery battery with preserved gun emplacements
Coastal artillery battery on Gibraltar’s Upper Rock offering harbour and Strait viewpoints; visitors come for military history, preserved gun emplacements and panoramic lookout opportunities.
Princess Anne’s Battery is an artillery battery on the Rock of Gibraltar. It forms part of the historic fortifications that guard the approaches to Gibraltar.
This battery is one of several named artillery positions on the rock and offers views across the Bay of Gibraltar and the harbour. It is reachable from public walking routes around the rock and is often visited together with nearby fortifications and observation points.
The battery was established as part of Gibraltar’s coastal and harbour defenses under British control and was used to mount coastal artillery. Over time these batteries transitioned from active military roles to heritage features within the Rock of Gibraltar’s fortification system.
Sited on the slopes of the Rock of Gibraltar, it overlooks Gibraltar Harbour and the Bay of Gibraltar and lies among a cluster of named batteries and defensive works on the rock.
- Position: Situated on the slopes of the Rock of Gibraltar, it overlooks the harbour and Bay of Gibraltar and is visible from several public paths on the rock.
How to Get to Princess Anne's Battery #
The battery is accessed as part of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve. Visitors usually reach the area by taxi, tourist bus or on foot from the town center; the reserve is a short drive up from Gibraltar’s main streets.
Tips for Visiting Princess Anne's Battery #
- Access to Gibraltar's Upper Rock areas is controlled; combine visits to the batteries with the Upper Rock Nature Reserve pass.
- Bring a windbreaker-the batteries sit high and the wind off the Mediterranean can be sharp, even on warm days.
Best Time to Visit Princess Anne's Battery #
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for visiting the rock's gun batteries and viewpoints.
Weather & Climate near Princess Anne's Battery #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (735 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (144 mm).
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