Sotogrande is located at the very far edge of the Costa del Sol, close to Gibraltar and within easy reach of the fantastic towns of Tarifa, Jerez, Cadiz and Seville. Popular with executives and company owners working in Gibraltar and the world’s elite, Sotogrande is famous for its upmarket, cosmopolitan lifestyle and sports.

Created in 1962, as the largest private estate in Spain, Sotogrande has been developed to be a premier residential resort focused on families and healthy living. Sports are central to its DNA, with a chic marina and active yachting community, some of the finest polo facilities in the world and a high density of world-class golf courses.

Golfers will be in heaven in Sotogrande, with seven great courses to choose from. It is home to Valderrama, a golf course which is ranked number 1 in continental Europe and one of the best in the world. It also includes La Reserva Club, a modern and innovative country club with an 18-hole golf course, and even a beach club in the hills.

Sotogrande is peaceful and tranquil, with beautiful countryside, parks and green spaces and no high-density building allowed. This is a place to relax and disconnect and offers discerning holidaymakers and property buyers their own haven in the sunshine.

Families will love the family-friendly atmosphere, great sports clubs and leading international school. The sailing school, rugby club, golf and tennis academies and polo clubs offer classes and courses throughout the year, as well as camps over the summer holidays.

Sotogrande is a great place to eat, drink and be merry. The marina is full of great restaurants and bars overlooking the water. Nearby Torreguadiaro also has some great modern tapas bars with very high-quality food and a great atmosphere. Plus, all the golf courses have lovely club houses with restaurants overlooking the fairways, and there are some brilliant restaurants on the polo fields for which the area is so famous.

Property buyers are in for a treat in Sotogrande, with lots of luxury properties available to buy or rent. Around the marina are lovely little townhouses and apartments, some of which come with their own dock. Moving away from the port you will find beautiful townhouses and wide avenues where huge, luxury villas are tucked away behind secure gates. The area’s golf courses and country clubs also offer some excellent property options, from one-of-a-kind villas to apartments and townhouses overlooking the fairways, all offering access to the wonderful facilities. The areas of Pueblo Nuevo and Torreguadiaro also have some nice residential areas which offer more affordable properties.

If you’re interested in finding out more about properties in Sotogrande, contact one of our helpful team.

Not to be missed: The marina, the polo and the La Reserva Club beach club The Beach

Fun Fact: Sotogrande’s famous visitors include the UK royal family, Gibraltar’s Chief Minister Peter Caruana, Tony Blair and José María Aznar, the former Prime Ministers for the UK and Spain respectively.