 San
Pedro de Alcántara is in an ideal situation, just 10 kilometres
west from all the glamour of Marbella, yet just a few minutes drive away
from the natural beauty of the Sierra de Ronda mountain range and 20 km
from the town of Estepona. An ancient farming community, once famous for
sugar cane, today San Pedro is a refreshingly unspoilt pueblo with an
appeal all of its own.Be sure to head for the central plaza of San Pedro here with its gracious
parish church and surrounding narrow streets which are packed with intriguing
small shops, sidewalk cafes and bars. Thursday is street market day with
all the associated hustle and bustle; a veritable bargain shopper's paradise.
A pleasant walk is from the centre of San Pedro to the beachfront
along the Avenida del Marques del Duero which is a particularly attractive
wide avenue flanked by palm trees. And the modern wide promenade is ideal
for continuing your stroll (or skateboarding!) with several excellent
chiringuitos (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,
a tropical paradise.
San Pedro also has the last summer fair in Andalucia being
in the second week in October.
History enthusiasts will enjoy the Balisilica Church by
the sea and a little further west along the beach to Guadalmina is located
the restored remains of the Roman Baths.
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