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San Pedro de Alcantara is in an ideal geographical situation, just 10 kilometres west from Marbella and only a short drive from the beautiful Sierra de Ronda mountain range as well as a short drive via the N340 or AP7 to the town Estepona. Currently, there is a new underpass being constructed which will ease the traffic problems experienced between Puerto Banus and San Pedro. San Pedro has 5 kilometres of beaches which have been awarded the blue flag status.
San Pedro de Alcantara's roots are of an ancient farming community and famous for sugar cane.
The modern San Pedro came about in the 1860s with the creation of a new agricultural colony. Today San Pedro is a refreshingly unspoilt pueblo with great appeal due to its facilities, location and charm as a typical Spanish Pueblo with an influx of foreigners.
Those interested in the History behind San Pedro will enjoy the Paleochristian Balisilica Church by the sea and the third century Roman Baths known as Las Bovedas. Las Bovedas is an octagonal shaped building which had one central room with 7 rooms off it.
If you head for the central plaza, you will find the parish church and surrounding narrow streets which are packed with intriguing small shops as well as sidewalk cafes and bars. Thursday is street market day with all the associated hustle and bustle; undoubtedly this is a bargain shopper's paradise.
From the town centre, the beach is only a short and pleasant walk via the Avenida del Marques del Duero which is an attractive wide avenue lined by palm trees. The modern wide promenade is ideal for continuing your walk (or for skateboarding!) with numerous beachside restaurants specialising in fish dishes. Visit Bora Bora if only for a drink at the bar. It is one of the best beach clubs on the coast, with a superb restaurant and all the usual beach facilities, in other words, a tropical paradise.
The San Pedro Feria is the last in the circuit and normally runs in October,
The Paleochristian Balisilica Church and Necropolis are located in the woods next to the Bora Bora Beach Club which is on the sea front directly across from the town. A little further west along the beach to Guadalmina is located the restored remains of the Roman Baths.
San Pedro, also boasts some incredible Golf Courses such as Los Arqueros which is a par 71 course of 5684 metres, Guadalmina Golf, it includes Guadalmina South course which was opened in 1959 and is renowned for it difficulty and Guadalmina North which was opened in 1973 and runs almost parallel to Guadalmina South.
San Pedro is only a few minutes drive form the Sierra de Ronda, where visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery and offers walkers a chance to explore this stunning countryside.
San Pedro is also home to a number international Schools on the Costa del Sol such as The International School of San Pedro, Calpe School San Pedro and St George's International School as well as several Spanish private schools. San Pedro can be said has many new developments whilst retaining its Spanish heritage.
For those interested in purchasing property in Costa del Sol, San Pedro has plenty to offer with a good range of apartments for sale as well as villas for sale to cater for a variety of budgets.
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