Sail from Sotogrande: the sea, steps from the marina
An elegant marina, a red sailboat and the light of the Strait of Gibraltar. Your day at sea starts next to the Real Club Marítimo.
You’re going to love Sotogrande
Sotogrande is the quiet, elegant corner of the Costa del Sol: a marina lined with white houses, golf courses among cork oaks, polo fields and a long, unhurried beach. It sits at the meeting point of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, in the Bay of Gibraltar, with the Rock on one side and, on clear days, the mountains of Morocco on the horizon.
That is exactly what makes it a magical place to sail. The Strait of Gibraltar is one of the best places in Europe to see wild dolphins, and the evening light over the bay turns every sunset sail into something special. From the marina you are out on the water in minutes.
The 5 best reasons to visit Sotogrande
Wild dolphins in the StraitCommon, striped and bottlenose dolphins live in the Strait of Gibraltar all year round, and sightings are frequent on boat trips from the marina.
Two continents in one viewThe Rock of Gibraltar and the coast of Africa face each other across about 14 km of water. On clear days Morocco’s Rif mountains are visible from the boat.
Golf and polo at world levelValderrama hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup, and Sotogrande’s polo fields draw international players every summer.
A calm, refined atmosphereFar from the crowds of other resorts: a marina, a promenade, terraces and long beaches without high-rise buildings.
Mild climate and easy accessAround 300 sunny days a year, with Málaga, Gibraltar and Jerez airports within reach, and Gibraltar only 25 minutes away.
What to do in Sotogrande
- Stroll around the marinaThe Puerto Deportivo de Sotogrande has terraces, restaurants and boutiques at the water’s edge, ideal for an evening drink before or after your trip.
- Play golf at Real Club de Golf Sotogrande and ValderramaTwo of the most famous courses in Spain, set among cork oaks; check each club’s visitor policy before you go.
- See polo at Santa María Polo ClubThe summer tournaments, with international teams, are the highlight of the Sotogrande social calendar.
- Spend a day in GibraltarAbout 25 minutes by car: the Upper Rock, its Barbary macaques and the views over the Strait. Bring your passport or ID card for the border.
- Visit Castellar de la FronteraA medieval village inside a castle, in the Los Alcornocales natural park, about 30 minutes from the coast.
Boat trips and attractions in Sotogrande
The best of Sotogrande is on the water. Dolphin watching in the Strait of Gibraltar, a sunset sail with the Rock in front of you, a private charter for friends or family, even a full-moon night: all of them start a few metres from the marina, with a local skipper who knows where the dolphins are.
At the end of this guide you will find all our experiences from Sotogrande, with live availability and secure online payment.
Sail with peace of mind
Professional crew
On board from the moment you step on until the last mooring line.
Small groups
Up to 6 guests on shared trips and up to 8 on private charters: more calm and more attention.
Safety on board
Life jackets on board, including for children, plus accident and civil-liability insurance on private charters.
Personal attention
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