Sotogrande Information - Tourist Information on Sotogrande

SOTOGRANDE TOURIST INFORMATION

In this tourist guide to the luxury development of Sotogrande on the Costa del Sol in Spain we help visitors who are planning a trip with useful and practical advice on many tourism related subjects such as Sotogrande car hire, accommodation, hotels, hostels, apartments to rent, map, sightseeing, Sotogrande weather, where to go, where to stay, travel information and what to see and do in Malaga.

To make the best of your visit and holiday we cover everything you need to know about Sotogrande. We also have photos, picture galleries, views, videos and Sotogrande webcam.

Sotogrande is much visited by tourists because it is located on the famous Costa del Sol at the bottom of Spain. It has 12 km of beaches, with good views of the Rock of Gibraltar and across to Africa, a good port and marina and a world class golf course.

Of lesser note but still important for health-minded tourists are good facilities for swimming, tennis and gyms.

The annual polo event (El Torneo Internacional) held in August at The Santa Maria Polo Club, is also important for tourism as it attracts many rich and famous people from all over the world which of course boosts Sotogrande's reputation.

Needless to say the weather and climate in Sotogrande are perfect for tourism with very hot summers and mild winters.

For entertainment and nightlife there are many fine restaurants in Sotogrande as well as bars and cafes, especially in the Port area which of course has the marina with it's many luxury yachts berthing there.

There are two well-known beach clubs with good tourist facilities - El Octogono Beach Club and El Cucurucho. These typically have restaurants, play areas for children, bars and the typical water sports are offered such as sailing and wind surfing.

Sotogrande is also a popular tourist resort because of it's carefully planned and sensible growth and development which has helped it grow into a prestigious and wealthy resort.

Sotogrande is a not so much a town as a development which began in the 1960's but it is worth reiterating it is not a sprawling urbanisation but a classy and beautiful place.

Sotogrande was originally an area of great beauty and it's potential was seen by an American property developer who bought the land and began to transform it into the luxury development it is today with it's landscaped grounds surrounding the lake and the wide palm-lined avenues.

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TOURIST INFORMATION VIDEO OF SOTOGRANDE

This excellent video below shows video images of Sotogrande featuring the most important tourist attractions of Sotogrande inluding the port and marine in Sotogrande and the beach at Sotogrande.

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WHERE IS SOTOGRANDE?

Sotogrande is located on the far left-hand side of the Costa del Sol just before Gibraltar after which the Costa del Luz begins. Sotogrande is situated in the province of Cadiz. You can see it's location on our map of Sotogrande.

It takes about an hour and a half from the main Costa del Sol airport of Malaga. Although there are few flight options Gibraltar airport is just 25 minutes by car which may in the future become a better alternative.

GOLF IN SOTOGRANDE

Tourists to Sotogrande who enjoy a round of golf simply must visit the golf course of Valderrama, scene of the famous European win against the US team in the Ryder Cup of 1997. This is one of Europe's top golf courses and it still regularly hosts the Volvo Masters one of the European Tour's top events. Other golf courses and country clubs in the Sotogrande area include: the Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, Club de Golf La Canada, La Reserva de Sotogrande, Almenara hotel-golf, the San Roque Club and Alcaidesa links golf course.

BEACHES IN SOTOGRANDE

Sotogrande is close to where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean so the sea can be cooler than further up the Costa del Sol. Sotogrande's beaches are not particularly noteworthy.

LIVING IN SOTOGRANDE

Sotogrande is very close to Gibraltar and many people live here and commute over the border to work in Gibraltar. Many of these people put their children into the very good Sotogrande International School, known to be one of the best on the Costa del Sol. So Sotogrande can offer good employment opportunities (in Gibraltar) while you enjoy the cheaper Spanish cost of living and more relaxed way of life.

If you are visiting the Sotogrande area to search for jobs and work, then our English speaking jobs in Spain page will help you in your search for jobs and work.

MOVING TO SOTOGRANDE

If you have found this guide on Sotogrande because you are thinking moving to the Sotogrande area you may also find our moving to Spain section with expat interviews and accounts of how they found their move to Sotogrande Spain, useful and informative, as well as our living in Spain section which has more tips and advice.

MAP OF SOTOGRANDE

Our handy interactive tourist map of Sotogrande is best used as a tourist information guide as it shows some of the best sights, attractions, tourist spots, famous landmarks and places of interest in Sotogrande. Alternatively use it as a street map to help you with driving directions and travel information, to and from Sotogrande. You can use it from your place of origin such as Malaga Airport.

On the map of Sotogrande we show the locations of Sotogrande's best-known tourist attractions, sights, famous buildings, museums, galleries, parks, beaches, golf courses, tourist offices, markets, hotels, apartments and restaurants within Sotogrande.

Going up the coast from Sotogrande there is Torreguadiaro, Punta de la Chullera, San Diego, Martagina and then La Duquesa.

Heading down the coast towards La Linea de la Concepcion is Guadiaro, Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro, Cortijo de Borondo, Punta Mala, La Alcaidesa and Santa Margarita.

11 MUST-DO TOURIST EXCURSIONS FROM SOTOGRANDE

If you are going to a holiday to Sotogrande, here are some of our ideas for excursions so you make the most of your trip to the Costa del Sol:

1. Trip to the glamourous tourist resort of Marbella known for its rich and famous residents and visitors. The place for designer shop and luxury yachts at the marina.
2. Mijas is a lovely white-washed village in the mountains.
3. Malaga is the main city on the Costa del Sol but it does have the Picasso museum.
4. Granada to visit the Moorish Alhambra Palace or to ski!
5. Take a trip over the Mediterranean across to Morocco!
6. Daytrip to Sevilla
7. Daytrip to Cordoba
8. Go inland to the pretty town of Ronda.
9. Visit the Rock of Gibraltar.
10. Go further down the coast (not far) to Tarifa where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, famous for its strong, consistent winds which attracts windsurfers from all over the world.
11. The bigger tourist resort of Estepona is very close by and worth a visit.

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Sotogrande Tourist Information - Page Summary - This page contains unique content about the resort of Sotogrande, a popular tourist destination on the Costa del Sol coast of Spain.

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