San Roque

San Roque is a hilltop town just inland from the north side of the Bay of Gibraltar, in Cádiz province. It was founded in 1706 by Spanish residents who left Gibraltar after the Rock was taken in 1704. The municipality is large and varied: besides small beach districts on the bay, it includes Guadiaro, Torreguadiaro and Sotogrande on the Mediterranean side.

Who it suits

Quiet living
Golfers
Beach lovers

Good to know

The ruins of Carteia, founded by the Phoenicians, lie within the municipality.
The August Feria Real includes the Toro del Aguardiente, held since 1649.

Pictures of the area

Calle San Felipe, San Roque old townPhoto: Ambil, Public domain

Santa María la Coronada churchPhoto: Asterion (English Wikipedia), CC BY-SA 2.5

Torreguadiaro beach, Gibraltar on the horizonPhoto: Ambil, Public domain

Beaches

Playa de Torreguadiaro
Playa de Campamento
Playa de Puente Mayorga

Golf courses

The San Roque Club
Club de Golf La Cañada
Real Club Valderrama

International schools

Sotogrande International School

Sources: 1, 2, 3