Sotogrande lies in an estate of over 4000 acres, and is renowned as an up market resort, popular with the polo set. Along with the marina, there are also five golf courses, four polo grounds and a variety of tennis and sailing clubs. On Sundays and Wednesdays there is a market which sells both local crafts and antiques.
The marina was originally built in 1987 and has a total of 739 berths. Construction is well under way to increase this number to over 1000. There are a variety of restaurants, bars and shops to suit all tastes but many clients feel that the marina lacks atmosphere and can be rather soulless, particularly out of season. There are much prettier and more intimate marinas further up the coast such as Duquesa and Cabopina.
The marina currently has 33 berths of 25-30 metres, and 8 berths of over 30m for super yachts. These are often fully booked, particularly when one of the major sporting events is taking place such as the Volvo masters. Berthing is available both alongside and stern to. The maximum length of yacht that can be berthed is 70 metres and the maximum draught is 4.5 metres, with a maximum beam of 14 metres. Prices for berths vary between 90 euros in high season to 50 euros in low season based on a 24m plus yacht for a 24 hour period. The nearest International airport is Gibraltar approx. 25km away, and the nearest heliport is 20km.
Facilities available at the berth include electricity, fresh water, fuel ( both petrol and diesel ) sewage removal, and direct line telephone. Parking is available but is extremely difficult in high season. Cable TV is also available. Workshops are available for both major and minor repairs.
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