The Local Beaches and Puerto Banus:
There are two beautiful beaches either side of La Duquesa Port. The water is quite calm and suitable for swimming. Both beaches are situated 2min drive, or an energertic walk from the penthouse.
Sabinillas has a beautiful beach, promenade and children's area.
Estepona Beach and promenade is a 15-min drive away. There is a children's play area and large trampoline park.
Other main beaches are Marbella, San Pedro and Tarife.
Puerto Banus is a 25-minute drive from the apartment, and is definitely a millionaire's paradise! The marina abounds with million dollar yachts and the brand name stores cater for their millionaire customers. The restaurants here are surprisingly good value. Try one of the Argentinean restaurants (El Gaucho; Tango's; Mona Lisa) for juicy steaks, huge portions and great value. Puerto Banus is famous for its nightlife, with popular night clubs and discotheques. Nightlife starts here after midnight!
Selwo National Park:
20 minutes drive from the apartment, between Estepona and San Pedro, on the site originally assigned for Euro Disney, is an innovative Nature Park, unique in Europe that invites you to live a real adventure surrounded by nature. It has more than 100 hectares where you will enjoy its contrasting features, sometimes wild and sometimes blissful, and where animals of the five continents coexist in semi wild conditions
This is a fantastic day out for all ages. Cost is €15.00 approx. per adult and €10.00 per child. The lower end of the park is where you can see the monkeys, crocodiles, farm animals etc. Then you pass through a huge aviary to the upper park where there are snack bars and restaurants. From here there are safari trucks that take you to the outer areas of the park to see the lions, tigers, elephants, bears, etc. Not to be missed. Allow a full day for Selwo. Apart from the walking sections, there are large open lorries, which take you from one section of the park to the other
Golf Info :
La Duquesa Golf Club
The Spanish have renamed Costa del Sol as Costa del Golf due to the number and quality of courses available along the coast. Costa del Sol is a golfers paradise.
The apartment is located next to Duquesa Golf Course. This Robert Trent Jones Snr designed 18-hole course is a must for all serious golfers. Green fees are €40.00 approx but you must book in advance.
Other Courses
8. Estepona Golf - Estepona
9. Monte Mayor, Estepona
9A. Flamingos Golf Club
10. El Paraiso, Estepona
11. Atalaya Golf - Benahavis Rd, Estepona
12. Los Arqueros, San Pedro
23. Santa Maria, Marbella
24. Miraflores Golf, Mijas-Costa
25. Cabopino Golf - Marbella
26. David Leadbetter Golf Academy Par 3
27. Mijas Golf - Coin Rd - Mijas Costa
28. Alhaurin Golf and Hotel Resort
29. LLauro Golf, Alhaurin de la Torre
30. Torrequebrada
33. Anoreta
34. Desert Springs - Almeria