Sotogrande Property for Sale - Sotogrande Properties, Costa Del Sol, Spain

In 1997, one of the most prestigious transatlantic golf championships took place at Sotogrande's Valderrama golf course. Until then, Sotogrande's luxurious real estate development of some 5000 acres, stood quietly in the wings as resorts to the east, such as Estepona and Marbella , experienced a dramatic increase in foreign residents and tourism. Sotogrande's debut on the world stage was repeated during the American Express Championship - part of the new World Golf Championships - in November 1999. Today, this magnificent resort has deservedly evolved as one of the highest quality and most popular destinations on the Coast.

The marina development of Sotogrande is fabulous, with its Portofino-style colourful buildings, surrounded by tropical landscaping against a backcloth of blue sea and sky.

The Sotogrande port is important in its own right, being the first main leisure harbour on the Mediterranean when approaching from the Atlantic to the west. Located just 20 minutes from Gibraltar , Sotogrande attracts foreign residents and tourists of every nationality - as well as Spanish - but is understandably popular with the British who don't have to travel too far to stock up on their M & S underwear and Marmite!!

Sotogrande accommodation includes some of the best hotels on the Costa Del Sol, as well as luxury villas with pools, and country and seafront apartments, many with views of the Rock with the Atlas Mountains on the distant horizon.

Sotogrande Golf

Aside from Valderrama, La Cañanda and Sotogrande Golf are also located here The latter, designer Robert Trent Jones considers to be his "one of his best pieces of work". Two further courses at San Roque and Almenara Golf Hotel and Spa are within easy reach. In short, Sotogrande is the place for big time golfers, said to feature Spain 's highest proportion of registered golfers at any one centre.

In addition, there are two beach clubs, tennis and paddle tennis courts, an equestrian centre, a water-sports' centre (including windsurfing classes) and the Sotogrande Golf Academy, recognised as being the most advanced golf training facility in Andalucía, located next to the Almenara golf course.

Polo in Sotogrande

This southern tip of the Costa del Sol is also one of the leading venues in the world for polo and the only place in Europe where the sport is played throughout the year. Top ranking players come to Sotogrande to take part in the numerous matches which are held regularly during the summer at the Santa Maria Polo Club. The sport has a substantial following and attracts an enthusiastic crowd.

Sotogrande lies within the Guadiaro estuary's protected natural area of 27 acres of marshland on the west bank of the River Guadiaro. The distinctive microclimate of Sotogrande and terrain attracts a fascinating variety of migratory birds, so is of particular interest to bird watchers.

The International School at Sotogrande accepts students from 2-18 years.

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