Duquesa:
Duquesa is a marina situated half way between Marbella and Gibraltar. Set in a beautiful location on the Costa del Sol, this marina is really one of the best in Europe.
.Nestled between two clean blue flag beaches complete with beach bars, the port of Duquesa seems a million miles away from the hustle and bustle you would normally expect from the Costa del Sol.
The port boasts a wide choice of amenities including a supermarket, bank, butcher and a wide choice of affordable, top class restaurants which include Chinese, Thai, Italian, English and not forgetting Spanish cuisine. There's also a great Italian ice cream shop as well as many boutiques and numerous bars. All in all Duquesa is the kind of place to unwind and have fun. Whatever your age or type of holiday you are looking for you will be more than pleased with what Duquesa has to offer.
Come and see for yourself why this really is Spain's best kept secret.
Saballinas and Castillo:
Sabillinas has a genuine Spanish atmosphere and enjoys many squares and gardens as well as bars, cafés and restaurants that encourage you to watch the world go by and is about a 1 km walk along the beach to the east of Duquesa
The “blue flag” beach stretches for 1650 metres between the Puerto de la Duquesa and the Rio Manilva and includes the entire frontage of the town of Sabinillas. Although this is a “working beach” where local fishermen still launch their boats the beach is cleaned daily throughout the summer and several lifeguards and first aiders are available.
Castillo is small, typically Spanish, village about 1 km along the beach to the west of Duquesa. It took its name from the18 Century fortress that stands at the entrance to the fishing village. Its history extends back to roman times. This is a very compact village with its own church and a number of pleasant squares and gardens and boasts some of the best fish restaurants at modest Spanish prices.
Around and about:
Gibraltar is only 20 mins drive and from here you can whale watch, shop, visit the apes, explore the tunnels and caves. A cable car takes you to the top of the rock .
The unit is accessible for Marbella and Puerto Banus both filled with beautiful boats and beautiful people. Not for everyone but well worth a visit for harbour restaurants, bars, designer shops and markets.
Tarifa (the Southern most point of Spain) in contrast to Marbella is a town with a Moorish influence (boats cross to Cuerta and Tangier regularly). Cobbled streets, Moorish architecture and famous for water sports such as windsurfing and para-gliding. A young town as many travellers head down to this point.
Ronda a beautiful town up in the hills north of Marbella is a 'must do' on a clear day. A town situated over a gorge which provides wonderful views of the surrounding area. A memorable drive.
Also Estepona, Sotogrande are sea side towns with lovely beaches which are well known for holiday visits to the area.
Golf:
The unit is very close to Duquesa golf course, other courses in the area are; Los Arqueros, La Quinta, Los Flamingos, MONTE mayor, Atalaya Park, Estepona, San Roque, Almenara, SOTOGRANDE,VALDERRAMA and Alcaidesa.
The area between Gibraltar and Malaga is a paradise for golfers as there are nearly fifty courses to choose from including Valderrama (15 mins) venue of championships including Ryder Cup & Volvo Masters. La Canada (15 mins) lovely greens originally built for the villagers who maintain Valderrama. Duquesa Golf Club (2 mins) offers a challenging round with two distinct 9 holes, Alcaidesia (15 mins) stunning views overlooking the Rock, to name but a few. There is even Europe’s first floodlit course, La Dama de Noche for those of you who may wish to play 24 hours a day! It would take many return trips to play the all the superb courses around Duquesa, so come and visit because you’ll wish to return again and again. Its a golfers paradise!
marks the location of the property in Manilva area
