Catalan Bay

This little village nestling on the eastern side of the Rock was first used by the Genoese who followed the British Fleet, repairing the ships as required. The descendants of these shipwrights still live in this sleepy village, where there are still some who go fishing in the traditional boats. There are still some elderly residents who still speak in their Italian native tongue!

A rocky cove with a quiet sandy beach, this has always been a vantage point and was considered a haven for Spaniards fleeing from Napoleon's invasion of Spain in the 19th century.

Its beach is tiny but excellent and there are a number of small pubs and restaurants in the village. It is known to locals as "La Caleta" and is a popular summer haunt for the younger generation.