San Pedro de Alcántara on the Costa del Sol

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San Pedro de Alcántara on the Costa del Sol

Located between Marbella and Estepona, San Pedro de Alcántara is a quieter and less expensive alternative to the ritzy Marbella and Puerto Banus. A former sugar cane farming community, it has grown more slowly and less dramatically than most nearby cities and towns. San Pedro is 10 Km from Marbella and just a few kilometres from Puerto Banus and is part of the autonomous community (comunidad autónoma) of Andalucia. It has impressive views of the Mediterranean and the mountains. 

Local Life

San Pedro is divided by the A340 road into the old town in the north, and the new town (Nueva Alcantara) to the south. This road can be quite busy at times, especially with rush hour traffic heading into and out of Marbella. 

The old town is a more traditional Andalucian town, with tree-lined streets, whitewashed houses, cafés and small shops. The new town has walled villas, modern housing developments and an international school, King's College.

• For contact information, see The AngloFILE: International Schools & Colleges

Along the beachfront there are bars, restaurants and shops and places to rent equipment for water sports. Tree-lined streets and small squares provide some relief from the sun. 

Leisure Activities In and Around San Pedro de Alcántara

There are quite a few golf courses in the San Pedro de Alcántara area.

• For contact information on golf courses in the San Pedro area, see The AngloFILE: Golf Clubs & Courses
• For live music or entertainment events see the AngloINFO What's On Guide

Every Thursday, food, clothing and household goods are on sale at the local market.

• For more information, see the AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Markets on the Costa del Sol

Tourism

There are several Roman ruins in San Pedro and the surrounding area. For more detailed information, contact the San Pedro tourist office.

San Pedro de Alcántara Information and Contacts

• For a map of San Pedro de Alcántara: Click here

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Emergency Services to the Costa del Sol

Local Pedro de Alcántara resources

• For shopping in San Pedro see The AngloFILE: Clothes, Shoes & Accessories
• For things to do in San Pedro see The AngloFILE Days Out: Trips & Tours
• For things to do with kids in San Pedro, see the AngloFILE: Children: Days Out For Kids
• For bars and pubs in San Pedro see The AngloFILE: Bars: West Costa del Sol