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  ... October half-term and we managed to get away for a few days on our own. It was wonderful to have such lovely weather and temperatures of 25 degrees with blue skies. Being late October it was out of season for the majority of tourists and we had a sunny and relaxed break with miles of quiet beaches. ... ... Read more ...  

The Costa del Sol

  
The Costa del Sol lies on the edge of Andalucia, and has some wonderful locations worth visiting. The map below shows just how close you will be to world renowned landmarks. Click on the place names to see a little more about each area, we start with the port just below the apartments, Puerto de la Duquesa...
Andalucia Ronda Costa del Sol
Malaga
 
Marbella
Puereto Banus
Casares
 
Estepona
San Luis de Sabinillas
 
Puerto de la Duquesa
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Mediterranean
Gibraltar
 

Puerto de la Duquesa
Puerto de la Duquesa is located at the base of the Costa del Sol, within the district of Manilva. Only 40 minutes from Malaga (on the pay road) and half an hour from Gibraltar, Puerto De La Duquesa is a lovely place.  It's a laid back but cosmopolitan port, small and pretty in a traditional way and boasting a superb 360 berth yacht marina.  It’s regarded as one of the best zones on the south coast, with a privileged all year round climate, sandy beaches and unspoilt natural scenery.

Fisherman in Duqusea Harbour
Fisherman landing in Duquesa Harbour

Parking is free, albeit occasionally involving a bit of a drive round, and the resort feels safe, secure and welcoming, although you might be besieged by offers of knock-off DVDs and dubious watches. The vendors of these will not hassle you, however, being amenable to a smile and a ‘no thanks’.

Playa de la Duquesa is the main hub of activity in the area, and offers beach restaurants and bars. You will also find the old castle, and Duquesa Marina. Punta Chullera is minutes away from La Duquesa and has coves and low cliffs. People enjoy underwater fishing here due to the clean and clear water.

The people are friendly and welcoming, and the is architecture attractive. There are places-a-plenty to eat or sit and watch the world go by. ‘Valhala’ serves traditional English breakfasts and there are pubs such as ‘Ryder’s’, `Hemingway’s’, and ‘The Penguin’ which are great meeting places. Tapas can be found at La Taberna.  If you are looking for Chinese there are four but ‘The Slow Boat to China’ comes highly recommended. If it’s Pizza’s you are after, ‘Il Capitano’ serves a good choice of Italian cuisine. For fish and chips there is ‘Billy the Fish’.

Right besides La Duquesa is the small fishing village of El Castillo, a traditional Spanish village on the seafront which has a selection of Spanish restaurants famous for their fish specialties. The local bars and bodegas are very welcoming and the village is beautifully un-touristy.

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