dinsdag 25 december 2012

Sotogrande Holiday Season



Sotogrande Festive Season | part 2

As we have already mentioned in our first blog about Christmas in Sotogrande, spending your Christmas holidays here are exceptional and exclusive.
Even at this time of year, Sotogrande has a lot to offer. To escape the hectic of the big city, work or family pressure, Sotogrande is the perfect hideaway for you Christmas holiday.
In this second blog about the Festive season in Sotogrande, we will give you some insight information from real Sotogrande connoisseurs…
Sotogrande area
During this beautiful time of year, with an average temperature of 16 to 18 degrees, we advice you to take a walk through the Sotogrande area. Visit the marina with it´s cosy restaurants and bars or have a good stroll along the Sotogrande beach, a game of golf with family or friends or a family lunch in Restaurant La Quinta, with stunning views over the polo fields. The Sunday market is worth visiting, just as to do some workouts or relaxing treatments at the Almenara Welness & Spa hotel.
Gibraltar
Only at a distance of 15 minutes, Gibraltar is a great place to visit. There are many  interesting things to be seen, such as the Barbary Macaques (the famous Apes), the great Siege Tunnels, St Michael´s Cave, the Moorish Castle, the One hundred ton gun, Europa point and lot´s of tax free shops in Main street. Further more you can join the Gibraltar Dolphin Safari or have a nice break at one of the English or Irish pubs and restaurants in Ocean Village. Did you know that the Gibraltar synagogue is a 100% copy of the synagogue in Amsterdam/Holland? Please don´t forget your passport, you have to cross the border from Spain into Gibraltar!
Sevilla
Perhaps the most beautiful city in Andalusia, is Seville, Sevilla in Spanish. At 2 hours distance from Sotogrande, this 15th century city has the largest cathedral in Europe. Go back in history by visiting the Alcazar Royal Palace & gardens and the Roman ruins just outside Seville. Take a stroll through the old city centre and you will find the most amazing, specialized shops, from real Cuban cigars to authentic Moorish gift shops. Don´t forget to go to a Tapas bar at night where you can experience a Tablao Flamenco performance. Seville is an absolute must-visit!
Sierra Nevada
Are you still missing the real Christmas feeling during your stay in Sotogrande? Take the car and in 2,5 hours drive you are in the Sierra Neveda, the place to be for skiing. The Sierra Nevada (meaning “snowy range” in Spanish) is a mountain range in the region of Andalusia. It contains the highest point of continental Spain, Mulhacen at 3478 m (11,411 ft.) above sea level.
It is a popular destination, as its high peaks make skiing possible in one of Europe’s most southerly ski resorts, in an area along the Mediterranean See, predominantly known for its warm temperatures and abundant sunshine. At its foothills is found the city of  Granada.
Wishing you a very, merry Christmas and a prosperous 2013!

donderdag 20 december 2012

Monique Favourites: Luxurious villa valderrama Sotogrande | for sale Ш...

Monique Favourites: Luxurious villa valderrama Sotogrande | for sale Ш...: luxurious villa valderrama Sotogrande |   for sale Шикарная вилла Валдемара Sotogrande / в продаже This beaut...

Luxurious villa valderrama Sotogrande | for sale Шикарная вилла Валдемара Sotogrande / в продаже



luxurious villa valderrama Sotogrande | for sale
Шикарная вилла Валдемара Sotogrande
/ в продаже

This beautiful exceptional private villa is located in the beloved and special zone of Sotogrande Medio, at the Valderrama Golf course.
Эта исключительно красивая частная вилла находится в самой красивой и специальной зоне в Сотогранде Медио,недалеко от гольф площадки.
This unique villa in Sotogrande has been completely refurbished 7 years ago for more than over 1 million euros.
Эта уникальная вилла в Сотогранде вполне риновированна 7 лет тому назад за более чем 1млн.евро.
This property is secured with the ultimate top in security systems, including cameras in all the areas and eye spies in the ceilings.
Имущество охраняется самыми современными  телекамерами,Есть камеры на всей територии,включая и небольшие камеры на потолках.
The latest domotica installed for music and TV, lutron lights system, fire alarm in all the rooms, automatic sprinkler and watering system, airconditioning in all the bedrooms, underfloor heating, salt system and wifi.
Последняя монтированная система контролирует  музыкальное оформление и телевидение в доме,систему света,противопожарную систему во сех комнатах,автоматическую систему орошения ,климатическую систему для охлаждения помещений в доме,половое отопление,интернет.
The villa has a large entrance hall with stairs leading onto the first floor. On the left side of the entrance hall there is an open plan dining area and 1st living room /lounging corner with open fire place.
В вилле огромная прихожая с лестницей,по которой можно поднятся на первый  этаж.Слево от прихожей  находятся большая открытая столовая с кухней и уголок для отдыха у камина.


This area leads onto the big covered terrace with sitting- and dining area with views to the open terrace, large swimming pool (fenced), Jacuzzi pool and the upper terrace sundeck, Balinese style.
Оттуда можно выйти на большую закрытую  терасу с уголком для отдыха и обеда и с  видом на  большой басейн,джакузи и верхняя тераса для загорания на солнце в бельгийском стиле.
The ample, fully equipped modern kitchen has a lot of working area, built in storage rooms and Neff appliances.
Широкая и просторная кухня вполне оборудована всем необходимым,с кладовкой и приборами
Нефф.
On the right side of the entrance hall is a 2nd living room/salon with library.
On the same floor are 2 bedrooms, with 1 bathroom, an extra guest toilet and 2 storage rooms near the entrance.
Справа от прихожей вторая гостиная и салон типа библиотеки.На том же э
таже есть две спальныe помещения, баня,туалет для гостей и две складовыe помещения недалеко от входа.
The first floor contains of a very large master bedroom with spacious bathroom, walk-in closet and music/TV system.
На первом  этаже большое спальное помещение для родителей и просторная баня,гардеробная с музыкальной и тв системой.
In the passage is an office area.
В коридоре есть еще одно помещение,которое можно пользовать как офис.



On this floor are 2 more bedrooms with 2 bathrooms, both with small verandas.
На этом  этаже находятся еще две бани и два маленьких балкончика.
In the basement is a maid´s room, to use as bedroom, laundry room etc. and a small cloakroom.
На полуподвальном  этаже есть комната для домашних помощников,ее можно использовать как спальню,мокрое помещение,а также и небольшая кладовка.
The outside garage has space for 2 cars and there are 2 extra storage rooms.
Во внешнем гараже есть место для 2 машин,есть и 2 дополнительных складские помещений.
The villa has a surrounded terrace and there is outdoor lightning to the terraces.
Вилла окружена со всех сторон терасами,которыe хорошо освещаются.
- Villa valuation 2012: 2,2 million
Вилла оценивается в 2012 году на 2,2 млн.евро
- Reasonable offers accepted;
Принимаем разумныe оферты
-        Furniture is negotiable;
Оборудование дома по договариванию.
This Valderrama villa is without doubt one of the best ´value for money´ properties in Sotogrande.
Вилла Валдемара без сомнения одно из лучших и стоящих имуществ в Сотогранде.
For further information about this luxurious Villa at the Valderrama Golf course in Sotogrande, please contact us at info@sotogrande-exclusive.com
Для больше информации свяжитесь с нами info@sotogrande-exclusive.com

donderdag 13 december 2012

Sotogrande Christmas 2012


Dear friends,

In this blog I want to tell you a bit more what Sotogrande is like during the Christmas season and about all the interesting things you can do, while having your Christmas holidays over here!

Sotogrande Christmas Season

Christmas at Sotogrande. Why not celebrate Christmas with family and friends in one of the most luxurious places in the South of Spain?
Everybody knows Marbella for its glitz and glamour, Sotogrande has the essence of sophistication and tranquillity. Sotogrande is only 15 minutes from Gibraltar Airport and one hour from Málaga International and Jerez Airports.
Sotogrande comprises a 20 square kilometre stretch from the Mediterranean Sea, into the Sierra Almenara mountains. This town, nicknamed ‘Soto’, enjoys contrasting views of ocean, mountain, forests, green fairways, the Rock of Gibraltar and the North African Coastline.
Sotogrande Marina
The Sotogrande marina has beautiful pedestrian pathways filled with trendy boutiques, boating shops, restaurants and bars. Built in the late 70s, this marina has become iconic on the coast and offers all the facilities needed. These amenities include electricity, fresh water, telephone line, television cables and 24 hour security. Sotogrande is not known for intense nightlife. Instead relaxed, classy bars are in abundance. Many residents and tourists enjoy long sumptuous dinners and drinks in the marina.
Sotogrande Sports
Sotogrande can offer golf fanatics two of the best courses in Europe, the Valderrama Golf course and the Old course of Real Sotogrande, as well as Almenara, a 27-hole course beautiful designed by Dave Thomas, and La Reserva, designed by Cabell B. Robinson. Sotogrande is also a paradise for polo lovers. The Santa María Polo Club and the Ayala Polo Club are some of the most established and affluent clubs in Sotogrande. Also tennis and paddle lovers will find their way in Sotogrande.
Sotogrande Sightseeing Tips!
  • Ronda; take the train at the San Roque railway station and within 2 hours you are in the centre of the historical city of Ronda. As one of the oldest towns in Spain you’ll find history around every corner in Ronda. There are traces of Ronda’s origins from the Neolithic age, through the era of the Romans, the Arab age and the conquest of the ancient city by the Catholic Monarchs in 1485 through to the 19th century when Ronda was best known for the banditry in the surrounding hills and the origins of bullfighting in the Ronda bullring which still stands.
  • Jerez; Jerez De La Frontera has a long and storied history of one of its major exports, Sherry.  Made in the city for hundreds of years, the world began finding out about this sweet wine around the 14th century.  The wine spread to England as well, and was loved by even William Shakespeare.
    Flamenco dancing has a long and storied past in Jerez De La Frontera.   It is said to have been brought there, as well as through other areas of Andalusia by bands of gypsies.
Sotogrande, to be continued!

I wish you all a joyful Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2013!
Monique