Sotogrande Alto, Sotogrande Costa: what’s the difference?
If you’ve recently become acquainted with Sotogrande, then you might have heard references to the alto (high) and costa (coastal) areas. But just what exactly is the difference?
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Sotogrande through the ages
In 1961 a certain Joseph McMicking received authorisation from Franco to purchase the area known today as Sotogrande, which included five traditional estates, to create a luxury residential complex with wide tree-lined avenues and a state of the art electrical infrastructure.
Golf property in Spain: Valgrande or Guadalmina?
It is no negotiable. The Costa del Sol is perhaps one of the best locations in the world for golfers. You can find a host of excellent golf courses on the Costa del Sol surrounded by high quality property developments where families can spend great holidays, say renting or buying a second home.
Sotogrande Property Guide
Sotogrande Property Guide will be one of the most informative sites related to Sotogrande living and investing.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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