On the western side of the southern Spain’s beautiful coastline, where the Costa del Sol becomes the Costa de la Luz, you’ll discover Sotogrande. Synonymous with premium property, this is one of the most discreet and most-sought after destinations for wealthy buyers looking for high quality villas for sale. Sotogrande is recognised as being one of the world’s most impressive private estates, with exclusive mansions hidden amongst the rich natural foliage of cork forests and palm trees.
The resort was created by American Colonel and venture capitalist, Joseph McMicking in 1962, with the aim of creating the most exclusive residential resort in the world. His vision included keeping a firm grip on the architectural styles of all villas, townhouses and apartments for sale in Sotogrande, ensuring quality above quantity, including vast private estates and riverside properties.
Spanning 20 kilometres of beautiful coastline with superb sandy beaches and an enchanting marina, offer plenty of opportunity for waterside living. Although difficult to believe today, the marina was not part of the initial project, it was added later in the 1980s, tempting buyers with the offer of idyllic waterfront apartments for sale. The marina was extended in the 1990s adding more luxury frontline apartments for sale. The marina now features five high-quality blocks of apartments with pretty patios and gardens, and a good selection of restaurants, bars and shops.
The marina is also famed as being home to the Real Club Maritimo de Sotogrande, which organizes aquatic events including regattas, windsurfing, sailing and a number of water sport classes for children and adults. There are 683 fiercely sought-after berths of varying sizes that can accommodate vessels of between 8 and 50 metres, a chandler’s workshop, boat dock and a refueling area.
As you would expect with resort famed for its wealthy residents and high-profile sporting facilities, gourmands are also well catered for. There are many superb restaurants in the local vicinity, offering all types of cuisine, Argentinian steak at Cancha II to La Quinta in the marina and for those who prefer a modern twist to their tapas, there is PuraTapa.
Sotogrande has a very distinct summer season when you can take advantage of the lively summer night life. Every day throughout August, you can visit the Santa Maria Polo Club to enjoy the late-night open-air club After Polo. The Hairy Lemon, Club Maritimo Hotel and the Midas Bar, are also popular. If you prefer the beach club vibe, you can always rely on the popular Trocadero Beach Club or the Chambao Beach Bar, for cool cocktails, music and an international crowd. During the winter months, the atmosphere is a more low-key, but with some equally appealing options such as the Ke Bar in the marina and Underclub.
As a waterside location bathed in all-year-round sunshine, there is a strong emphasis on water sports, including kayaking, SUP, jet skiing and sailing. Sotogrande also offers excellent tennis, squash and other fitness facilities, but it is golf and Polo that really put the resort on the map.
You don’t need to be a golf aficionada to have heard of The Real Club de Golf Sotogrande and the Real Club Valderrama, two of the most famous golf courses in the world. There the Club La Reserva, the most recent addition.
Last but definitely not least, it is impossible to think of Sotogrande without Polo, which is the main sport within this resort. There are no less than three Polo Clubs: Santa Maria Polo Club, Dos Lunas Polo Club and Ayala Polo Club. Every August, there is a Polo tournament that consistently attracts European and UK royalty and celebrities, adding yet another layer of mystique and glamour to this very private and prestigious resort.
Residents can rest assured that Sotogrande is equipped with everything you need to enjoy a full and healthy lifestyle, including nurseries, schools and colleges. There is a wide range of excellent medical facilities, including the public emergency service ‘ambulatorio’, private doctors, pharmacies, clinics and a hospital.
The perfect place to enjoy a relaxing lifestyle of comfort, privacy and peace, the perfect place to purchase the perfect permanent residence or holiday home.
So, whether you are looking waterfront apartments or majestic villas for sale in Sotogrande, Marbella Beachfront can help you source the perfect property.
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