By Dee McMath
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| Sotogrande's Marina |
San Roque sits at 109 meters above sea level on
a hill looking down across the Bay of Algeciras
towards North Africa. With a population of approximately 23,000,
San Roque lies between the Cadiz municipalities of La Linea de la
Concepción and Los
Barrios.
Situated as it between two continents, the sea and
the ocean and three cultures; Spanish, British and Arabic - colours
and flavours abound. The surrounding area offers spectacular and
contrasting landscapes of sea and ocean beaches, as well as lush
countryside alive with wild life. It is a paradise for those who
enjoy water sports,
rock climbing, golf,
paddle tennis, polo
and much more. In the municipality of San Roque there are no less
than 6 golf courses. It is also home to Sotogrande
- one of the most luxurious sports and residential developments
of Europe - a Mecca for golfers, polo players and those who enjoy
living life to the full.
Rural tourism is also very popular in the San Roque
area, which includes one of the most beautiful forests in Europe,
Pinar del Rey, with its many types of indigenous flora and
fauna. In the area of San Roque there are outstanding birdwatching opportunities in the Campo de Gibraltar.
As well as the village of San Roque, the municipality
of San Roque has eight suburbs:
Guadarranque
Taraguilla /Miraflores / Estación de San Roque
Sotogrande
Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro / Guadiaro
San Enrique
Torreguadiaro
Puente Mayorga
Campamento
The village of San Roque, with its steep narrow streets and whitewashed
houses has maintained a quintessential Andalucian flavour and is
a delight to visit. The well tended little balconies and wrought
iron work grilled windows burst with the colour of well tended plants.
There is plenty to do within the village of San Roque, with many
historical
monuments and points of interest, as well as museums and churches,
to say nothing of the wonderful local bars and restaurants to keep
you going along the way. Steeped in history and tradition, you will
see a piece of real Andalucia. Why not begin with a visit to the
San Roque bullring, which was built in 1853 and is the fourth oldest
in Andalucia.
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