Before the advent of tourism San Pedro de Alcantara was a small farming community growing mainly sugar cane. Its economy now relies heavily on the holiday industry and it is a popular resort. San Pedro de Alcantara benefits from its proximity to Marbella which lies ten kilometres to the east. It is also a short drive to the beautiful Andalucian interior with its picturesque villages and the Sierra de Ronda. San Pedro de Alcantara has had a long history and there are some interesting buildings and remains. Holidaymakers will find excellent beaches and a good variety of recreational activities to occupy their days.
A San Pedro de Alcantara holiday offers day long sunshine on golden sands being washed by the warm Mediterranean Sea. A variety of water sports are available for visitors and there are excellent golf courses in the area. The night life is fairly low-key but with Marbella as a neighbour there is something for everyone.
A San Pedro de Alcantara holiday has widespread appeal with its beautiful beaches offering safe bathing for families with small children and water sports with varying degrees of excitement for the adults. An added attraction is its closeness to Marbella with its shops and lively nightlife.
Although San Pedro de Alcantara is a year round holiday venue, the summer holiday period is probably the most popular time to visit, with guaranteed sunshine and warm seas. Many choose a San Pedro de Alcantara holiday in order to escape the dreary British winter and to enjoy a game of golf without having to brave the elements.
San Pedro de Alcantara is a very pleasant resort close to Marbella on the Costa del Sol. It has developed from a small rural community into a well designed holiday centre. The long, golden sandy beaches have Blue Flag status for their cleanliness. The length of the beach, five kilometres, ensures that it never becomes over-crowded. A wide modern promenade lined with shady palms flanks the beach. Here you can find many beach bars and small restaurants providing daylong refreshments. Water sports include pedaloes and jet skiing.
Golfers have a choice of courses within a short radius of San Pedro de Alcantara including some of championship status. Remember to bring your handicap certificate as this is sometimes a course requirement.
There is much to see in San Pedro de Alcantara from well laid out modern streets and promenade, to the old square with its charming church, narrow streets radiate from it and are filled with small shops and pavement cafes. The Roman Baths, Las Boyedas, have been restored and are worth a visit. There are also sixth century ruins nearby and artefacts from here, including jewellery, vases and bones, are found in museums in Marbella and Malaga.
A San Pedro de Alcantara holiday offers a guarantee of sunshine, sandy beaches washed by clear blue waters, good accommodation and a variety of restaurants. It is well placed for visiting the vibrant resort of Marbella as well as to experience the beauty of the inland villages.
San Pedro de Alcantara is not known as a party town and nightlife is fairly low key. Evenings are spent walking along the promenade, having a drink and enjoying a meal in the company of friends. Those wishing to dance until the early hours can take a taxi to Marbella which has dusk to dawn entertainment.
San Pedro de Alcantara has shops providing holiday essentials as well as the usual gifts and souvenirs. Each Thursday there is an outdoor market where holidaymakers can practice the art of bartering. Those who wish for more shopping opportunities can make the short journey to Marbella. The Golden Mile in Marbella is full of elegant boutiques where you will find the latest fashions. The tiny shops in the narrow streets of the old town delight shoppers with their range of often unusual goods.
San Pedro de Alcantara has a wide and varied menu for its holiday makers; from cordon bleu restaurants to tapas bars and from fast grills to traditional fish restaurants. San Pedro de Alcantara has food to accommodate all tastes. A good way to sample Spanish food is to order a plate of tapas which consists of a medley of bite-sized dishes. Tapas are also ideal for filling the sometimes long gap between lunch and dinner, which is served later in Spain than at home.
Children are always made very welcome in Spanish restaurants and their tastes and portion sizes are usually accommodated.
Spanish wines are pleasant and inexpensive.
