Sotogrande’s History and Nature Areas
It's hard to imagine how different the land looked back in 1964, when Joseph McMicking, an American, had the foresight to develop what is now the Sotogrande Urbanization. Back in the 1970's there was practically no one living in Sotogrande. It was a large landed estate with a few country homes on it. McMicking saw the enormous potential of this beautiful area, realising that he could offer the tranquility of the countryside and surroundings, with close access to the buzz of the Costa del Sol.
Sotogrande is located near the Straits of Gibraltar whose quiet beaches are only moments away. Thanks to its particular geographic situation, the offer available is most varied, with a choice of dramatic Atlantic beaches and tranquil Mediterranean coves. If you would rather enjoy sun, sea and sand on a large commercial beach offering all of the services you can imagine, don't forget that the Costa del Sol is only twenty minutes away.
Within Sotogrande lies the Guadiaro estuary protected natural area of 27 hectare of marshland on the west bank of the estuary at the mouth of the River Guadiaro. It is of particular interest to birdwatchers but anybody can enjoy a stroll along the wooden walkways.
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