The Area
| Sotogrande is located west of Marbella in the province of Cadiz. It is approximately an hour’s drive from Malaga airport and only 15 minutes from Gibraltar. The beaches are often secluded with the most popular being Playa de Torrequaiaro and Playa de Cala Sardinia. |
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The glorious weather and beautiful surroundings make it a real pleasure to enjoy a variety of outdoor sports including, golf, polo, horse riding and tennis. As the area is relatively flat, and the roads wide, cycling can also be enjoyed. You can find a cycle lane that takes you from Sotogrande International School to Castellar de la Frontera. |
| Puerto de Sotogrande is the first port of call for yachts entering Mediterranean waters and facilities include 600 berths for vessels of up to 72 metres. It is an attractive marina surrounded by luxury apartments, shops and restaurants. There is a market on Sundays and Wednesdays featuring antiques and crafts. During the winter months, Sotogrande continues to thrive with its many major regattas that attract vast crowds. There are several top class sailing events that draw vessels from all over the coast. Ideally located with first class facilities, Sotogrande is fast becoming a top attraction for winter sailors. |
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Alcaidesa is at the far western end of the Costa del Sol. This makes it peaceful and quiet as it is away from the main resorts whilst still only approximately 1½ hours from Malaga Airport, 1½ hours from Jeriz and less than 15 minutes from Gibraltar. It enjoys beautiful Mediterranean views and great beaches. Arcades Beach stretches 2 km and has earned blue flag status for meeting high standards concerning environmental friendliness and cleanliness. In the village square, which is located in the centre of the town, you can find a supermarket, pharmacy and bars and restaurants. |
San Roque is a traditional Spanish town just off the A7 and very close to Gibraltar and Sotogrande. The town has a variety of historical buildings, houses and streets with attractive Spanish facades plus a museum.
There is also a variety of restaurants and bars, the latter of which are famed for their tapas You can also find a supermarket, handy for anyone staying at Alcaidesa or Sotogrande.
The tradition of bullfighting is clear to see here with the bullring in the centre of town and many of the bars and cafes are adorned with old photos of fights from the past. The bullring dates back to 1853 and is the oldest in Cadiz. |
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Gibraltar is famous for its imposing rock which on a clear day you can see from Marbella. There are a variety of things to do here including shopping, rock touring, bird watching and of course the Barbary Apes. As Gibraltar is relatively small, there is sometimes a problem with congestion and difficulty parking. If you are not planning on buying much, it is recommended that you park at the border and walk the 100m to the bus stop where you will be able to catch a bus in to the centre. Most of Gibraltar can be explored on foot and if you want to see to take a trip to see the monkeys, there is a cable car to take you to the top of the cliff. |
| Tarifa It’s Moorish style is still predominant with its Medina (old city centre). It offers a whole host of sports activities including: wind and kitesurfing (due to its consistent wind and sandy beaches), swimming, diving, mountain biking, horse riding and you can also take a boat to see the dolphins out in the Straits. There are many interesting shops, bars and restaurants with tapas in abundance. There is also a very good school for learning Spanish if you feel like really integrating. |
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Marbella, at only approximately 35 miles from Malaga airport, is a popular holiday destination with an up-market image due to its designer stores and close proximity to Puerto Banus. Many photographs of Marbella show luxury yachts with exotic cars parked next to them but this is actually Puerto Banus located a few kilometers further up the highway. However, Marbella does have a smaller marina of its own with cafes and restaurants located on it. Immediately behind the marina is the promenade stretching across the length of beach. Marbella is also the location of the popular La Canada shopping centre which is probably the biggest and arguably the best on the coast.The old part of the town, located behind the main high street is lovely to visit with interesting shops, delightful cafes and restaurants and magnificent buildings. The main focal point here is the Plaza de los Naranjos. |
Estepona is one of the few coastal towns that has succeeded in maintaining its pueblo charm and character. However, all the facilities a tourist could need are here, including hotels, restaurants, leisure and cultural activities, and shops.
The flip side is that the numerous street cafes and tapas bars still serve traditional Spanish delicacies and the steep, cobbled, narrow streets seem more suited to horses than cars. You'll also find unusual shops and bodegas in Estepona, where you'd least expect them, all very inviting, very friendly – with very good prices!
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Estepona Marina is situated at the west end of the seafront promenade. This is a very pleasant place for a stroll and there are some magnificent boats moored here. There are also a wide variety of excellent bars and restaurants, open both midday and in the evening while younger revellers can enjoy the late night disco bars. There is a popular tourist market here on a Sunday morning.
The fishing activity based at this harbour is one of the most important on the Mediterranean side of the Andalucian coast. The fleet consists of over one hundred vessels divided among drag net fishing methods such as purse, hanging rope, dredging and trammel nets.
The most typical types of fish caught at Estepona´s fish market are sardines, scad, and white bait. Octopus, spiny cockle and shrimps are also to be found. |
Gaucin (pronounced gow-theen) is a traditional Spanish village on a hillside with the Castillo del Aguila ruin as its main focal point that is visible from miles away. Gaucin is located north of Casares and to the west of Ronda some 2000 feet above sea level. The area surrounding Gaucin is stunning in any direction, particularly in winter and spring and makes for a very enjoyable trip. You can see the coast, North Africa and Gibraltar on a clear day.
For such a small town there is a very good selection of bars and restaurants serving international cuisine, a testament to the areas appeal to tourists. Rare birds and an abundance of other wildlife and flora make the area popular with nature lovers, ramblers and artists. The narrow streets ,designed for mules, is difficult for cars so it's advised to park on the entrance and walk around. |
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Casares is a pretty white Andalucian village (Pueblo Blanco) about 15 minutes drive from the coast. The dramatic site of a village perched on a cliff lends to its fame and attracts many day trippers. The views from the hillsides around Casares and at the top of the village itself are stunning and you have to wonder how on earth they managed to build the houses without modern equipment and materials.
Parking is difficult as there are very few spaces so it is advisable to park just outside and walk in. In the centre is a pleasant square with a fountain and church where you can sit outside and enjoy a drink and a meal. There are also several other restaurants, bars and cafes dotted around the village. |
| Puerto Banus is famous for its picturesque marina filled with multi-million dollar yachts, and also boasts a beach that stretches for one kilometre. As with any resort associated with the rich and famous, Puerto Banus has more than it's fair share of pubs, clubs, restaurants, world-class shopping and casino facilities. Designer names can be found on all the main streets, but if you prefer to browse smaller, more traditional Spanish shops and boutiques then there are plenty of these too. Puerto Banus nightlife is as good as it gets and holds a world-class reputation. It can carry on until dawn if you want it to, or if you prefer something a bit more sedate then you can settle for a quiet drink and tapa in any one of the countless local bars spread throughout the town. If you do get the urge to have a taste of Tinsel Town, there are numerous cocktail and wine bars spread around the Marina and seafront areas, known as the Muelle Rivera - incidentally these are great areas for doing a bit of 'star spotting'! |
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