Places of Interest

Within easy driving distance, we have the airports of Malaga (1 hour), Gibraltar (20 minutes) and Jerez (just over 1 hour)

Manilva town, a typical Spanish "White town" is located on the peak of a hill between Estepona (less than 10 miles) and Sotogrande (5 miles).

Places of interest close by include:

Estepona

A beautiful coastal town, whose growth is converting into an important location in the province of Malaga without losing its traditional charm.

Sotogrande

Known as a tourist destnation for the jet-set and home to some of the best golf courses, such as Valderrama (host to the 1997 Ryder Cup), Sotogrande & Almenara. It´s marina is well known for it´s modern design and the area for luxury holidays, golf & polo.

Marbella & Puerto Banus

About 25 miles from Puerto Duquesa, we have the well known locations of Marbella & Puerto Banus. With its cosmopolitan, up-market atmosphere with an overabundance of restaurants, the best international shops, there is always the possibility of finding yourself dining with some famous personality.

Casares & Gaucin

Delightful white villages perched on the edge of the Andalucian sierra, Casares is a picture postcard village with a population of just three thousand and the view from the approach is definitely worth a photo.

A short drive away by car and amillion miles away from anywhere are a sample of the traditional ´Pueblos Blancos´ in true Andalucian style.

Mijas

La Cala de Mijas is the central point of Mijas Costa and although it has grown and been built up, especially over the last decade or so, it still maintains something of its Andalucian village by the sea atmosphere. From being originally a tiny fishing village, its population has increased to 10,000 - many of whom are British. There are schools, a health centre, public library, post office, shops and cultural centre as well as many excellent bars and restaurants.

Ronda

Ronda retains much of its historic charm, particularly its old town. It is famous worldwide for its dramatic escarpments and views, and for the deep El Tajo gorge that carries the rio Guadalevín through its centre.

Ronda is also famous as the birthplace of modern bullfighting, today glimpsed once a year at the spectacular Feria Goyesca. Held at the beginning of September, here fighters and some of the audience dress in the manner of Goya's sketches of life in the region.

Tarifa

Ten kilometres of white sandy beaches, unspoilt countryside and some of the best windsurfing conditions in Europe have established Tarifa as a true surfers paradise. Just 11 km across the Straits of Gibraltar at its narrowest point, this southern-most tip of Europe where the Med meets the Atlantic Ocean, enjoys spectacular views of the Rif mountains of Africa across the water.

Tarifa's wild coastline attracts surfers and nature-lovers alike. Just as famous for its birdwatching as its surfing, there are endless opportunities to explore the rolling countryside. Horse-riding, hang-gliding, kite-surfing, rock-climbing and diving are just a few attractions.

Tarifa Town

The narrow cobbled streets, tumbling jasmine and beautiful wrought-iron rejas make Tarifa old town a charming place for a stroll. The original castellated city walls of this ancient town are tightly woven into the fabric of the whitewashed houses.

Gibraltar

A popular location for Duty Free shopping and from which we can view both pillars of Hercules, the end of the ancient world.

Of course, we can´t forget to mention the incredible views to the mountains of Africa. There are few places where we get the opportunity to contemplate the end of a continent and the start of a new continent, not forgetting the fact that we can visit it by ferry in under an hour from the nearby port town of Algeciras and Tarifa.

Selwo National Park

20 minutes from Duquesa between Estepona and San Pedro is an innovative Nature Park, unique in Europe that invites you to live a real adventure surrounded by nature.

Not to be missed. Allow a full day for Selwo. Tip for children in buggies: The terrain is very rough in parts so take the opportunity to hire one of the special buggies inside the park. Similarly, if you are in a wheelchair, or a bit shaky on your pins, then this probably isn't for you. A comprehensive plan of the park is available free at the entrance with a suggested route to follow and ensure that you see everything. Don't forget to take your camera.

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. 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.

The park is basically separated into five sections: Gateway to Nature, Birds Canyon, Central Village, Route of the Savannah, & Route of the Valleys.

A great part of the circuit is made in all-terrain trucks, although there is so much to see on foot, so I recommend you to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Also there is limited shade so summer visitors should remember to bring along a hat and sun cream.