Formerly the home of the Domecq sherry family, The San Roque Club sits on an enviable backdrop surrounded by lush hills and historic cork oak woods. The centrepiece of the club is the magnificent Domecq mansion which oozes character and luxury. The club is set within 340 acres of peaceful and natural Andalusian where the ancient Cork Oaks dominate the landscape.
San Roque first opened it’s doors in 1991 and quickly became the golf resort of choice in Sotogrande, designed by Dave Thomas the Old Course along with Valderrama and Real Club de Sotogrande became known as the golden triangle of golf. With two fantastic golf courses and a brilliant equestrian centre, this exclusive resort provides a beautiful setting for a family holiday in Sotogrande.
The two different golf courses are as challenging as they are beautiful, there are several delectable restaurants on-site, whilst the unspoilt beach is only 2km away. Neighbouring Sotogrande provides more choice in the way of leisure activities and eateries, so you really do have the opportunity to relax or be as active as your heart desires!
Famed for its high-end clientele, upmarket restaurants, bars, and its miles of golden sandy beaches and golf courses, Sotogrande offers the perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Just one hour from Malaga airport and situated close to Gibraltar, Sotogrande was built by Joseph Rafael McMicking and Mercedes Zobel de Ayala in 1962 following a visit to the idyllic coasts. They envisaged, creating a luxurious residential development by the Mediterranean.
The natural beauty of the site is enhanced by the early landscaping, planting of avenues of palm and conifer trees, underground infrastructure and wide, two-lane roads. There are a number of lakes and more than seven golf courses, including the world-famous Valderrama and the San Roque course.
There is over 12 km of beaches with good views of the Rock of Gibraltar and across to Africa, with various points along the way that have beach bars/restaurants and other facilities. There is a well-established marina, many golf courses, lakes and an abundance of facilities for enjoying just about any type of sport. The annual polo event, El Torneo Internacional, is hosted during August at The Santa Maria Polo Club and various golf tournaments are hosted during the summer months.
For entertainment and nightlife there are many restaurants, bars and cafes to choose from, either in the surrounding areas, the Pueblo Nuevo and the marina. For those looking to shop, there are nearby villages of Pueblo Nuevo and Torreguadiaro and the historic village of San Roque where the town hall is located. Along the coast, in either direction, there are numerous villages, towns, outlets and centres from Malaga and Marbella to the east and Gibraltor, a lively town, to the west.