In and Around Duquesa

Marina de la Duquesa  area

Places to eat: The old port of La Duquesa has a wide choice of restaurants offering not just local and Spanish specialities but Thai, Italian, Indian, Chinese, American-style and English restaurants too.

A few worthy of a mention include Il Capitano, La Vecchia Milano, Straw Donkey Roadhouse (where children are particularly welcome), Slow Boat to China (set menus and 'a la carte'), Indian Village, Gemojo, Sabinillas and Fox's.

There are also several Chiringuitos (beach bar/cafe) that serve hot and cold food all day - such as tapas, pasta, seafood, meat and fish dishes.

Marbella - Famous for its designer shops such as Versace and Armani. Visit at night to experience the famous bustling night life in the numerous bars and clubs or try your luck on the roulette wheel at the celebrity frequented casino.

Puerto Banus - Dine in the most exclusive quayside restaurants and bars overlooking the marina with its multi-million pound super-yachts and exotic sports cars.

 

Estepona - Golf & Equestrian centre and riding school and one of the best markets in the area - twice a week.

 

Rhonda - Beautiful traditional Spanish village set high in the mountains. Famous for its breathtaking gorge, white houses, quaint back streets and a real taste of rural Spain

You may want to consider taking day trips to the following: Morocco in Africa (Tangier, Casablanca, Marrakech) from Algerciras, Grenada, Seville, Skiing - 2-3 hours drive away in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Selwo National Park (Estapona), Park Acuatico (large water park).

Street Markets (from 9am until 2pm approximately).
- Monday - Marbella
- Tuesday - Fuengirola
- Wednesday - Estepona
- Thursday - San Pedro
- Friday - Sabinillas.
- Saturday - Puerto Banus-Marbella (in the Bull Ring)
- Sunday - Estepona, Sabinallas, Sotogrande and San Roque.

Castillo De La Duquesa. The 18th Century fortress of Castillo de la Duquesa stands on the coast in the middle of what was once a large Roman fishing village. Archaeological excavations in recent years uncovered much more of the village making it one of the most extensive finds in the Andalucia region of Spain. Excavations have revealed a bath house, white mosaic floors, fish paste tanks, water conduits and salt pans.

Gibraltar. Just 30 minutes drive away. First time visitors will be pleasantly surprised with the diverse range of attractions on offer in Gibraltar. Steeped in history that has evolved from its strategic location at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, where Europe meets Africa, visitors are assured of breathtaking scenery, wildlife and architecture, that captures the unique flavour of this Mediterranean City and its inhabitants.

As a VAT-free jurisdiction, Gibraltar's popularity with visitors is enhanced by its value added shopping experience in famed Main Street. Gibraltar offers a wide range of activities from rock touring (see the apes), sailing, diving, fishing and bird watching.

Go to http://www.gibraltar.gov.uk/hol/index.asp to find out more about Gibraltar.

Scuba diving. The area outside of Gibraltar Harbour attracts divers from all over the world because of its many ship wrecks. One such example is the SS Rosslyn which resides in just over 20 metres of water and provides some excellent photographic opportunities. The Camp Bay area has been designated a marine conservation area and is a 'must see' for diving enthusiasts.

Dolphins. A dolphin-watching trip is the most enjoyable way of seeing these fascinating mammals up close and there are several boat trips to choose from. In addition to no fewer than three species of dolphin, whales also migrate here, including the largest mammal of them all, the Blue Whale. The favourable Mediterranean climate makes for sightings of a variety of rare species of birds, dolphins, whales, fish and turtles.

Several operators provide dolphin watching excursions. Go to http://www.gibraltar.gov.uk/hol/WhatToSee/dolphins.asp


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