Travel guide to San Roque

Our travel guide to San Roque

San Roque is a typical Cadiz village of whitewashed streets with an extraordinary tourist offer. Amazing beaches, idyllic viewpoints of Africa, magnificent golf courses, marinas (Sotogrande) and nature combined with active tourism. Thanks to this Travel Guide to San Roque you can find all the activities and the best travel tips for your trip.

Located in a natural watchtower, jealously guards the vestiges of its ancient settlements. The ruins of the Roman city of Carteia (2nd century BC) have special relevance. From this structures, walls, towers, streets, forum and houses are preserved. The current population arises as a result of the Capture of Gibraltar, when its inhabitants had to leave and seek refuge in other areas.

Its old town, declared a Historic Site, is an example of orderly and rational urbanism in which the streets adapt to the relief. It brings together religious monuments such as the Church of Santa María Coronada and the Church of the Visitación de Nuestra Señora, to which interesting civil buildings such as the Palace of the Governors and the Town Hall are added.

Beaches and Sotogrande

San Roque has splendid beaches with cliffs from which Africa and the Strait of Gibraltar are contemplated. These are ideal for both water sports and bird watching. These include El Cabrero or Cala Taraje on the outskirts of Torreguadiaro, Sotogrande and Torrecarbonera (with a natural environment).

The town has important tourist centres with magnificent golf courses, marinas and other sports facilities, as well as a great hotel infrastructure. The exclusive Sotogrande residential area stands out, with 5 golf courses (Valderrama Golf Club, Real Sotogrande Golf Club, Almenara Hotel Golf, San Roque Golf Club and La Cañada Golf Club). A luxurious marina and one of the main polo clubs in the world, where binding tests are held for the World Cup.

Main Activities: Nature, Beach, Active Tourism.
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