Sotogrande is the largest privately owned residential development in Andalusia.
It is located in the municipality of San Roque in the Province of Cádiz along the Mediterranean coast. Sotogrande is conveniently located east of Gibraltar, less than a 10 minutes’ drive. Many who work in Gibraltar, live in Sotogrande. This particular region offers spectacular views of the Mediterranean, the rock of Gibraltar and Morocco a mere 15 kilometres south across the sea.
Sotogrande is one of the most prestigious areas in Spain. Some of the world’s richest and most powerful families own homes in this spectacular location, including the royal family of Spain and the United Kingdom as well as powerful leaders from Russia and other countries.
Current and past regulars and inhabitants of Sotogrande include Peter Caruana, former Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, current Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Tony Blair, Emilio Botín, Anan Rosa Quintana, Mike Gwilym, Vladimir Gusinsky, Boris Berezovsky, as well as Prince Louis Alponse, Duke of Anjou.
HISTORY
Sotogrande was created by the couple, Joseph McMicking and Mercedes Zóbel from the Philippines along with the support of their two nephews, Jaime and Enrique Zóbel. The idea was to build a Palm Beach in southern Europe.
In 1962, the McMickings, bought five neighbouring farms with the idea of creating a luxurious residential development by the Mediterranean. Over the years, the couple built what is considered one of the most luxurious urbanizations in Europe. In May 2006 Sotogrande was featured in The Times as the area home to the most expensive real estate in Europe. There are a number of artificial lakes and five golf courses, including the all famous Valderrama Golf Club, created by Jaime Ortiz-Patiñoand the San Roque course. The colourful, luxurious leisure port was completed in 1988.
ARCHITECTURAL PARADISE
Sotogrande is well known as an architectural paradise for lovers of architecture, boasting luxury in an array of different styles and wonderful caches, influenced by a mix of traditional Andalusian art, 21st century design and a stylish Moorish touch. Wherever you look, be it the spectacular nature of the area or its phenomenal architecture, views are breath-taking. In 2008 the local government declared three buildings of cultural interest, protecting them from reform or demolition. These architectural gems are the Biddle House, by Francisco Javier Carvajal, the Zóbel house by José Antonio Coderch and the Real Club de Golf designed by Luis Gutierrez Soto.
RESTAURANTS
Almadraba (Playa de Palmones), 11379 Palmones, Cádiz
+34 956 675 010
El Gaucho de Sotogrande
Centro Comercial Paniagua, Av. Paniagua, Local nº4, 11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz
+34 956 795 528
Paseo del Mar, 11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz
+34 696 674 753
Chambao Sotogrande Beach Bar Club
Playa Torreguadiaro, s/n, 11312 Torreguadiaro, Cádiz
+34 657 800 333
Paseo del Parque s/n, Cádiz, 11310 San Roque, Cádiz
+34 956 795 012
Plaza Andalucia, 25, 11350 Castellar de la Frontera, Cádiz
+34 956 693 059
Av. Reserva, s/n, 11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz
+34 956 785 252
Ribera del Marlin, Marina de Sotogrande local 30,31, 11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz
+34 956 772 647
Galeria Paniagua,1 local 1-2, PTL B,11310 Sotogrande, Cádiz
+34 956 796 217
Antiguo Cortijo Valderrama, Autovía del Mediterráneo, Km. 130, 11311 Sotogrande, Cádiz
+34 956 236 063
Puerto Sotogrande, 11310, Cádiz
+34 956 790 390
GOLF
Almenara Golf Club The San Roque Club
Real Club Valderrama Sotogrande Golf
Club de Golf La Cañada La Reserva Club Sotogrande
Alcaidesa Link Golf Resort La Duquesa Golf & Country Club
Club de Golf Finca Cortesin Casares Costa Golf
Estepona Golf
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
Sotogrande International School Sotogrande International Boarding House
Centro Infantil Nanitos Montessori School San Roque Boarding House
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HEALTHCARE
Marbella Healt Care Services S L Clínica Humanline Sotogrande
Clinica HumanLine – Human Line Clinic Hospital Centro Equino Manilva
Quore Clinic Hospital Comarcal La Línea de la Concepción
Hospital Quirónsalud Campo de Gibraltar
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