Sotogrande has long been an elite playground, bringing together people like Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Prince Albert of Monaco, celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Eva Longoria, Hugh Grant, Lionel Messi and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Prince Andrew, Duchess of York, and his family stayed in Soto Grande in 1995, then returned individually several times, often attending the Soto Grande Polo Tournament. Located in southern Spain, Soto Grande is Andalusia's largest privately owned home development, with an average selling price of £1.6 million, and is located on par with other luxury global hotspots like Monaco.
Like Monaco, Sotogrande is a sought after destination for elites, offering luxurious amenities, eight world-class golf courses, top-tier security and multi-million-pound villas. The town hosts world-class sporting events such as polos, golf tournaments and yacht racing, and the stunning marina offers direct access to the Mediterranean, making it a prime destination for yacht owners.
Soto Grande is not only home to a luxurious gated community similar to Beverly Hills, but also has a stunning marina with a total of 1,380 berths of boats of all kinds and sizes.
On sunny days, you can also see Gibraltar from the port of Sotogrande and in the distance Morocco costs.
From between the two continents and just 30 minutes from Marbella, Soto Grande is home to plenty of charming restaurants, shops, art galleries and cafes.
The Levante Market at Sotogrande Marina is another highlight with a lively summer evening market and a Sunday market with colorful food stalls offering bone-and-legged items, clothing, local food and more.
Along its coastline you can find a concrete fortress built in May 1936 as part of the line of defence against possible invasions from Gibraltar.
The abandoned home between the beaches of Soto Grande and Guadalquiton has also become a tourist attraction due to its stunning location.
Sotogrande has several beautiful beaches, including La Reserva Beach, Spain's first and only private beach, located within the Reserva Club.
Soto Grande has many natural white sand beaches, including a beach with stunning views of Soto Grande Beach, Gibraltar Rock, three pools, private beach clubs such as tennis clubs and Trocadero Beach Club, two pools and private beach clubs such as Trocadero Beach Club.