There were more mundane reasons not to settle, as Gibraltar had many disadvantages that were to hinder later settlers; it lacked easily accessible fresh water, fertile soil or a safe natural anchorage on the shoreline.
There were more mundane reasons not to settle, as Gibraltar had many disadvantages. These many disadvantages were to hinder later settlers. It lacked easily accessible fresh water on the shoreline. It lacked fertile soil on the shoreline. It lacked a safe natural anchorage on the shoreline.