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Sotogrande

A luxurious Mediterranean lifestyle in Sotogrande © Michelle Chaplow
A luxurious Mediterranean lifestyle in Sotogrande © Michelle Chaplow

Sotogrande Overview

At the western end of Malaga´s Costa del Sol, but actually within the municipality of San Roque in Cadiz Province, is Sotogrande, one of the most luxurious sports and residential developments in Europe. Its 2,500 hectares (6,178 acres) encompass all the amenities you could imagine to complement the Polo, Golf and beach clubs, world class marina and incredible bars and restaurants. All this makes Sotogrande a unique experience for residents and visitors alike.

Our Luxury Villas page outlines property sale and rental options. Alternatively view our Sotogrande Hotels page.

Being at the western end of the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande  is convenient for  Tarifa and Alcornocales Natural Park and Gibraltar. 

Off resort shops are located in the nearby villages of Pueblo Nuevo and Torreguadiaro and historic village of San Roque where the town hall is located. It is half an hour´s drive to the nightlife of Marbella and the Costa del Sol.

Sotogrande is one of the most prestigious residential urbanizations in Europe © Michelle Chaplow Sotogrande is one of the most prestigious residential developments in Europe

There is a wide range of Real Estate agents based either in Sotogrande itself or with offices nearby; in one of the Guadiaro villages. Some of the agents have been in Sotogrande for many years.… More →

Luxury living in Sotogrande © Andalucia.com News from Sotogrande

A round up of news of interest to visitors and residents of Sotogrande for 2025. Latest news added to the top, older items archived for future interest.

Hotel SO/ Sotogrande photo © Booking SO/ Sotogrande Hotel SO/ Sotogrande photo © Booking SO/ Sotogrande

Sotogrande is an exclusive urbanisation in Andalucia, renowned for its marina, yachts, luxury villas, polo fields and luxury Mediterranean lifestyle. Our team have hand selected the best hotels in… More →

Sotogrande offers elegant waterfront apartments and luxury villas surrounded by golf courses, marinas, and pristine beaches, blending modern comfort with Andalusian charm. © Michelle Chaplow Sotogrande offers elegant waterfront apartments and luxury villas surrounded by golf courses, marinas, and pristine beaches, blending modern comfort with Andalusian charm. © Michelle Chaplow

Sotogrande is truly the unique experience, a "Pebble beach" resort with a suburban feel - wide avenues lined by large luxury properties each with its own "single family dwelling". Sotogrande has a… More →

Real Club de Golf in Sotogrande. © Michelle Chaplow Real Club de Golf in Sotogrande.

Sotogrande is home to the world famous Valderrama course, host to the Volvo and Andalucia Masters, Ryder Cup and LIV Andalucia.

© Michelle Chaplow Behind the chair: Where transformations are born and confidence is styled.

There are seven different hairdressers in or near Sotogrande. They are open mornings and afternoons from Monday to Saturday. Below we list the principal hairdressers in Sotogrande with contact… More →

There are five different Chemists/Farmacias in or around Sotogrande © Michelle Chaplow There are five different Chemists/Farmacias in or around Sotogrande

There are five different Chemists/Farmacias in or around Sotogrande. They are open mornings and afternoons Monday to Friday and on a Saturday morning. The five operate a 'farmacia de guardia' /… More →

The entrance to the La Reserva Clubhouse © Michelle Chaplow The entrance to the La Reserva Clubhouse © Michelle Chaplow

La Reserva is the name of the most recent section of the Sotogrande development, including a sixth golf course to be developed under the brand La Reserva Sotogrande. It is located in the… More →

Villa Sotogrande © Booking Villa Sotogrande © Booking

Sotogrande is an exclusive urbanisation in Andalucia, renowned for its marina, yachts, luxury villas, polo fields and luxury Mediterranean lifestyle. We present a selection of quality apartments… More →

Rent an apartment in Sotogrande © Michelle Chaplow Apartment rentals in Sotogrande

Sotogrande is an exclusive urbanisation in Andalucia, renowned for its marina, yachts, luxury villas, polo fields and luxury Mediterranean lifestyle. We present a selection of quality apartments… More →

Summer craft & Clothes market in Sotogrande © Michelle Chaplow Summer craft & Clothes market in Sotogrande

In and around Sotogrande there are several commercial centres, markets, banks, pharmacies, cash dispensers etc.

Fine and casual dining in Sotogrande © andalucia.com Fine and Casual dining in Sotogrande

Here we have categorised the wide range of restaurants in Sotogrande into the respective areas in which they are found, for example the well renowned marina and the Galerias Paniagua (Avenida… More →

Getting to Sotogrande © Michelle Chaplow Getting to Sotogrande

Just west of the Costa del Sol in Cadiz provinceand a district of San Roque municipality. Sotogrande is about one and half hours drive from Málaga Airport, on the AP-7, and one and half hours… More →

CALATAGAN vs. MB POLO TEAM by Matias Callejo CALATAGAN vs. MB POLO TEAM by Matias Callejo

The famous grounds of Sotogrande have been dubbed the 'Wimbledon of Polo Pitches' - they are renowned as the best in Spain, if not Europe. This is partly due to their location; flanked by a… More →

The Guadiaro river estuary © Michelle Chaplow Tthe Guadiaro river estuary, endless fun.

The smallest natural area in Andalucia with a mere 27ha, the Guadiaro river estuary is nevertheless an important wetland site, since it is one of the few left on the Costa del Sol. It is also the… More →

The prestigious marina of Sotogrande © Michelle Chaplow The prestigious marina of Sotogrande, luxury homes with moorings ( Click to enlarge photo )

Sotogrande Marina is considered by some to be a part of Sotogrande Costa (formerly Sotogrande Baja) and by others to be a separate entity. It is located to the east of the River Guadiaro.

Sunday morning craft market in Sotogrande Sunday morning craft market in Sotogrande

The 'Mercardo Historico de Sotogrande' (Historical Market Sotogrande) the up-market antiques and craft market takes place every Sunday morning at the Ribiera del Marlin near Sotogrande Marina.… More →

Torreguadiaro beach next to Sotogrande beach Torreguadiaro beach next to Sotogrande beach

Sotogrande beaches (Cadiz province), from west to east - continued from Alcaidesa beaches. Playa Guadalquiton is the 5km beach in front of a private estate between Sotogrande and Alcaidesa. This… More →

Sotogrande is known for its Mediterranean pastels and attractive architecture  © Michelle Chaplow Sotogrande is known for its Mediterranean pastels and attractive architecture

It is hard to imagine how different the land looked back in the early 1960s when Joseph McMicking (Joseph Rafael McMicking y Ynchausti, 1908-1990), a naturalised American with a Scottish and… More →

Trocadero beach club in Sotogrande has a picture postcard view. © Michelle Chaplow Trocadero beach club in Sotogrande has a picture postcard view. © Michelle Chaplow

Located in Sotogrande the Trocadero Sotogrande Beach Club boasts beautiful green lawns typical of the area and sun loungers placed steps away from the beach. Buffet lunches are on offer and it is… More →

Gigi´s beach, Sotogrande © Michelle Chaplow Gigi´s beach, Sotogrande

Here is a comprehensive list of beach bars (chiringuitos), beach restaurants and beach clubs in and around Sotogrande and Torre Guadiaro, both in the municipality of San Roque.

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