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If the endless diversion of sporting pursuits or more relaxing pasttimes still leave you wanting to experience more, Sotogrande is ideally situated to satisfy an appetite for culture and breathtaking scenery. Andalucía’ s wondrous cities of Jerez, Granada, Seville and Cadiz, rooted in the folkloric tradition of flamenco, gastronomy and the torero, offer a glimpse into Spain’ s Moorish past. Adding to Sotogrande’ s year round appeal, is the Sierra Nevada mountain range which is only a two-hour scenic drive and offers skiing in winter months, then spectacular hiking and mountain biking throughout the rest of the year.
Perhaps Sotogrande’ s most exciting news to date is the transformation currently underway at La Reserva. Located in the heart of Sotogrande La Reserva, with its club house and18-hole golf course designed by Cabell B Robinson, is being extensively renovated. Envisioned for La Reserva is a state of the art country club together with a range of new amenities, all within immediate reach or within a stone’ s throw. Located in the utmost secured environment, the new country club will provide a meeting place and destination for all the generations and anchor the inclusive community spirit for La Reserva residents and their guests.
Celebrated French landscape architect, Jean Mus, whose client list includes the Hotel de Paris in Monaco, Saint Jean Cap de Ferrat Hotel and LVMH will create a uniquely Andalucian setting and parklands using only indigenous vegetation to blend harmoniously with La Reserva. This breathtaking terrain will surround a new three-hectare lagoon structure – set to be one of Europe’ s largest- complete with sandy beaches, a beach club and a variety of activities for both adults and children.
With a stunning vantage point overlooking the lagoon will be a new state of the art spa and wellness centre. Then adding to La Reserva’ s impressive new experiences on offer will be a tennis centre, nature trail and dedicated zoned tailored to children of all ages.
Watch this space
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