About Beaches

The marina has more than 300 berths. There are no high-rise hotels here to spoil the view. The blue flag beach stretches as far as Sabanillas and on to Estepona with children’s playgrounds. On the other side, it winds around the coast to Sotogrande. The waterfront is closed to traffic and in the summer there is a street market.

About Golfing

Spain is a understandably a popular destination for golfers and there is a long tradition of golf tourism in Andalucia. There are many fabulous golf courses within easy driving of our apartment in Puerto de la Duquesa, Costa del Sol. There is something to suit all pockets and abilities. That is why the Costa del Sol is sometimes known as the 'Costa del Golf.'

About Local Attrcations

You can get a taxi from the rank outside the Duquesa supermarket to Estepona for around 16 Euros, recommended if you are taking in some of the nightlife.

In the hills behind Estepona is a safari park called Selwo that comes highly recommended. Allow at least half a day. The official website is in Spanish. This site at idealspain.com is more useful.Other family attractions include a combined water and theme park called Prado World with water slides, mini golf, roller-skating and other kids activities. Tel +34 952 791174.

About Driving

There are all the usual suspects (Hertz, Avis) at Malaga and Gibraltar Airports. Local car hire firms we have tried have proven reliable, punctual and clean. They meet you in the car park with the car and paperwork.

We recommend Bruno's Car Hire phone +34 95 289 1415 and Espacar phone +34 95 277 4715 both in Malaga and Gibraltar and Helle Hollis phone +34 95 224 5544 in Malaga only.