Popular with both Spanish and holidaymakers, San Pedro de Alcantara in Costa del Sol is 1100 yards or so back from the coast on the N340. San Pedro de Alcantara is ideally situated just 6 miles west of Marbella, close to Puerto Banus and 12 miles from the town of Estepona. Its close proximity to the toll motorway makes it convenient for Malaga airport and other holiday resorts in Costa Del Sol where VillaPlus.com have villas to rent with private pools.
The Plaza de la Igelsia seems to be the centre of activity and is a good base from which to explore the town. San Pedro de Alcantara retains its "Spanishness" in a delightful way with its pretty plazas, narrow streets, (some pedestrianized), and whitewashed old houses, traditional Spanish shops and excellent restaurants.
The promenade is a place to stroll with its beachside restaurants offering typical Spanish dishes and fresh fish. The beach areas are attractive with good safe bathing and sports facilities, such as scuba diving/jetSkis/canoes/pedaloes, etc. The two main beaches are Playa de San Pedro and to the west, Playa de Guadalmina. Both have been awarded the Blue Flag.
Visit the street market whilst on your villa holiday, held on Thursdays and located in the west of the town centre. The municipal indoor market in the north-west part of the town centre sells fresh meat, fish, fruit and vegetables – open Monday to Saturday.
Whilst on your Costa del Sol villa holiday don't forget to visit the parish church of San Pedro, built in 1866, the deputy major’s office and other official buildings. These buildings and the delightful Plaza Juan Macias are all a pleasure to see and found at the southern tip of the pedestrianised section.
If you like to relax on your villa holiday with a game of golf, San Pedro de Alcantara is well placed with some fine golf courses close by. There are excellent shopping facilities and its close proximity to the toll motorway makes it convenient for Malaga airport and other holiday resorts in Costa Del Sol.
San Pedro de Alcantara is an attractive market town to visit whilst on your villa holiday.
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