{"id":33058,"date":"2025-03-08T19:10:46","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T18:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/?p=33058"},"modified":"2025-03-08T19:10:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T18:10:46","slug":"sotogrande-named-worlds-best-golf-resort-for-winter-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/sotogrande-named-worlds-best-golf-resort-for-winter-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Sotogrande named world\u2019s best golf resort for winter sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"s7\">The Winter Sun issue featured three rankings lists \u2013 Top 50 Winter Sun Resorts, Top 20 Winter Sun Areas, and Top 10 Winter Sun Courses \u2013 each recognising Sotogrande\u2019s quality of golf and resort offering. In the Top 50 Winter Sun Resorts list, Sotogrande claimed the #1 position ahead of world-renowned destinations, cementing its reputation as the ultimate destination for golfer\u2019s seeking a world-class experience year-round. Additionally, Sotogrande was ranked #2 in the Top 20 Winter Sun Areas<\/span><span class=\"s7\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s7\">The individual golf courses within Sotogrande were also recognised in the Top 100 Winter Sun Courses ranking with <a href=\"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/real-club-de-golf-valderrama-the-lake\/\">Real Club Valderrama<\/a> earning #3 spot, Real Club Sotogrande at #4, and La Reserva Club at #19. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s7\">Rita Jord<\/span><span class=\"s7\">\u00e3<\/span><span class=\"s7\">o, <\/span><span class=\"s7\">Director of <\/span><span class=\"s7\">Marketing at Sotogrande SA, commented: \u201cWith more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Sotogrande is the perfect location for year-round golf. In Sotogrande, we have three of Spain\u2019s finest golf courses within a <\/span><span class=\"s7\">10-minute<\/span><span class=\"s7\"> drive of each other, creating an unparalleled golfing <\/span><span class=\"s7\">and lifestyle <\/span><span class=\"s7\">experience<\/span><span class=\"s7\">, complemented by a vibrant community and world-class amenities.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s7\">Visitors to Sotogrande can take advantage of a range of exceptional golf packages at SO\/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort<\/span><span class=\"s7\"> Hotel<\/span><span class=\"s7\">, catering to all levels of players. From the All You Can Play package to the Birdie, Eagle, and Albatross tier packages, as well as the Sotogrande Classic Golf Tour including former Ryder Cup host Real Club Valderrama and current DP World Tour host venue Real Club Sotogrande. Full details on these packages can be found at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/so-hotels.com\/en\/sotogrande\/golf\/golf-packages\/\"><span class=\"s8\">https:\/\/so-hotels.com\/en\/sotogrande\/golf\/golf-packages\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s7\">This latest achievement underscores Sotogrande\u2019s 11310 postcode as not only one of the finest golfing locations globally, but also a hub for exclusive living and leisure as it was also recently named the World\u2019s Finest Residential Golf Development. With its perfect year-round climate, world-renowned courses, and exceptional lifestyle offerings, Sotogrande continues to set a benchmark for elite golf destinations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s12\">Sotogrande is also one of the most exclusive and private lifestyle and residential destinations in Europe. For more information on the real estate offering in the area, head to: <\/span><span class=\"s13\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sotogrande.com\/real-estate-sotogrande\/\">https:\/\/sotogrande.com\/real-estate-sotogrande\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s9\"><b>About Sotogrande S.A. \u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s12\">\u00a0<\/span>Sotogrande SA, founded in 1962, is the promoter and developer of the \u201cSotogrande\u00ae&#xfe0f;, Andaluc\u00eda\u201d brand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s12\">Located in the province of C\u00e1diz around the <\/span><span class=\"s12\">Guadiaro<\/span><span class=\"s12\"> River, it occupies an area that covers 20 km2 from the Mediterranean Sea to the foothills of the Sierra Almenara.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\">This residential and leisure destination has a community of 2,500 permanent international homes and approximately 8,000 in high season. It houses more than 300 companies and one of the best international schools in Spain, Sotogrande International School.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s12\">It is also one of the main sports destinations in Europe where you can practice water sports, tennis, polo and of course golf, as it has four championship golf courses. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s12\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s12\">Easily accessible from major European cities (Gibraltar and Malaga airports) and 30 minutes west of Marbella, it was founded in 1962 by businessman and philanthropist Colonel Joseph <\/span><span class=\"s12\">McMicking<\/span><span class=\"s12\">.\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sotogrande.com\/the-developer\/\"><span class=\"s13\">https:\/\/sotogrande.com\/the-developer\/<\/span><\/a><span class=\"s12\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s15\"><span class=\"s12\">\u00a0<\/span>The destination has come a long way since the new owners took the reins in 2014. The first step they took as part of the investment project was the repair of the roads, the improvement of the infrastructure and gardens of the complex. The emblematic marina of Sotogrande\u00ae came alive with a new program of activities and the opening of new restaurants, cafes and boutiques.<\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s12\">La Reserva Club is the next chapter in the history of the famous Sotogrande\u00ae, a residential\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sotogrande.com\/gated-communities\/\"><span class=\"s13\">https:\/\/sotogrande.com\/gated-communities\/<\/span><\/a><span class=\"s12\"> and leisure club <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lareservaclubsotogrande.com\/\"><span class=\"s13\">https:\/\/www.lareservaclubsotogrande.com\/<\/span><\/a><span class=\"s12\">\u00a0that occupies an area of 600 hectares composed of an 18-hole golf course, one of the best in Spain, two restaurants, tennis courts and padel tennis, a beach club that has a sandy beach, semi-Olympic pool for adults only and lagoon for water sports such as paddle surfing, kayaking or jet boarding, as well as a wellness area and kids club. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lareservaclubsotogrande.com\/es\/el-club\/\"><span class=\"s13\">https:\/\/www.lareservaclubsotogrande.com\/es\/el-club\/<\/span><\/a><span class=\"s12\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s12\">Nature and refinement play an important role, as well as its low density with a construction of only 25% of the land \u2013 residents benefit from vast green vistas and live surrounded by the natural environment. This private estate is a place where you can live and enjoy special moments with family and friends, offering them what truly matters: security, privacy, a family-friendly atmosphere, and first-class amenities thanks to the great lifestyle and numerous activities available year-round.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Winter Sun issue featured three rankings lists \u2013 Top 50 Winter Sun Resorts, Top 20 Winter Sun Areas, and Top 10 Winter Sun Courses \u2013 each recognising Sotogrande\u2019s quality of golf and resort offering. In the Top 50 Winter Sun Resorts list, Sotogrande claimed the #1 position ahead of world-renowned destinations, cementing its reputation [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":33059,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,576,53],"tags":[958,2280,2260,959,5461,1061,1269],"class_list":{"0":"post-33058","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-news","8":"category-noticias-en","9":"category-showcase","10":"tag-andalucia-en","11":"tag-cadiz-en","12":"tag-costa-del-golf-en","13":"tag-golf-en","14":"tag-lifestyle-en","15":"tag-sotogrande-en","16":"tag-spain"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33058","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33058"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33058\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33061,"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33058\/revisions\/33061"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33059"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33058"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33058"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golfcircus.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33058"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}