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Schools in Sotogrande

Sotogrande International School
This school offers teaching to children between the ages of 3 and 18. It is a British style international school that offers both boarding and day school. The school teaches the IB system (International Baccalaureate) which will enable the child to gain a prestigious qualification come the end of their school [...]

Posted in Sotogrande on April 29th, 2009

Leisure in Sotogrande

Sotogrande is most widely known for its many golf courses. However, there are also many other things to do and see within this small community, and it is also just a short driving distance to many other destinations such as Gibraltar, Cadíz and Algeciras.
Golf
Whatever your handicap and ability level, you will find a golf course [...]

Posted in Sotogrande on April 29th, 2009

Healthcare in Sotogrande

Hospitals
An EHC, (European Health Care) card is necessary to receive healthcare in Spain if you are just visiting, this is obtainable from the health service of your country of origin provided it is within the EU. Private doctors will not accept this card and either direct payment or an insurance policy is needed to [...]

Posted in Sotogrande on April 29th, 2009

Culture in Sotogrande

Due to the location of Sotogrande, there are many places to visit, for example, Gibraltar is merely 15 minutes away and the rock of Gibraltar is an intriguing site. There you can go inside of the rock and view the caves with impressive stalagmites and stalactites, or drive up the side and see the [...]

Posted in Sotogrande on April 29th, 2009

Sotogrande Info

Weather and Climate
Sotogrande is situated in the province of Cadíz and similar to the rest of the Costa del Sol enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year. Temperatures are also consistent with the Costa del Sol with highs in the summer months reaching 30 degrees Celsius and low in the winter months of a [...]

Posted in Sotogrande on April 29th, 2009

Relocating to Spain

People move to Spain for all sorts of reasons, for work, to start a business, to study abroad. However one reason stands out amongst all others and that is the desire to improve the quality of their lives and their families. Few other countries can offer the standard and quality of life Spain provides.
Having said [...]

Posted in Costa del Sol Info on April 29th, 2009

Schools in Marbella

Nurseries
Saint George´s Nursery in San Pedro is a private nursery school. For more information visit them at:
Saint George´s Nursery
Urbanización Cortijo Blanco
Calle Picasso, 10
San Pedro
Tel: 952 786 606
E-mail: stgeorgesmarbella@yahoo.es
International Schools
There are a number of international schools in Marbella depending on your requirements and the age of your child. Most schools instruct using the Montessori [...]

Posted in Marbella on April 29th, 2009

Leisure in Marbella

Marbella is famous for holiday makers throughout the year so it comes as no surprise that there a hundreds of things to do and see in and around Marbella.
Beaches
Primarily of course there are the renowned beaches, “El Cable” beach is a frequented beach and is considered to be a clean, environmentally friendly beach. The [...]

Posted in Marbella on April 29th, 2009

Healthcare in Marbella

Hospitals:
An EHC, (European Health Care) card is necessary to receive health care in Spain if you are just visiting, this is obtainable from the health service of your country of origin provided it is within the EU. Private doctors will not accept this card and either direct payment or an insurance policy is needed to [...]

Posted in Marbella on April 29th, 2009

Culture in Marbella

Although Marbella is known as a great holiday destination due to its clubs and shopping, it has still retained some of its original culture and Spanish charm.
Museums
Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo de Marbella
This museum is houses some great works from some of the best Spanish artists such as Miró, Picasso and Dalí. The museum [...]

Posted in Marbella on April 29th, 2009

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