The Best Of San Pedro
San Pedro town is located in a very strategic position on the famous Costa del Sol as it is barely 10 minutes from its very happening neighbor, Marbella. And it is within easy reach of the refreshing natural beauty exuding from the Sierra Ronda Mountains plus the spanning lush vegetation in the valley areas.
San Pedro was previously an old farming community which was famous for its production of sugar cane. Today, it still maintains its natural beauty that is so refreshing through the natural landscapes and simple lifestyle found here.
Main Attractions
The best San Pedro has to offer is its superb beaches, which are excellent for sunbathing as well as swimming on pleasant days in the warm waters of the Mediterranean. Other delightful bay activities include fishing, surfing, sailing and diving which are suited for all family members. This makes San Pedro a highly favored and popular family destination for a delightful vacation.
The backdrop for San Pedro’s beach is a distinct row of palm trees stylishly flanking the avenue with many excellent restaurants, making this area the perfect romantic set up for the evening before indulging on your appetite. For the shopaholics, the wide shopping variety will satisfy them to their heart’s content as there are plenty of bargains to be found at the local markets (which are held every Thursday), up to the big shopping complexes and trendy boutiques in and about Marbella.
There is an extraordinary yachting marina at the exclusive Puerto Banus.
The holiday crowd at San Pedro is not as huge as other places, but it is still a good place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty as well as the annual feria or the local summer fair that is held in mid-October.
Historical Attractions
There is the very historical church, the Paleochristian Balisilica, which is located at the seaside together with Roman Baths from the 3rd century, called the Las Bovedas. Do check with the tourist center for opening hours to these historical sights. The church is located close to Bora Bora Beach Club in the woods with the Necropolis, while the Roman Baths are further away, along the west side of the beach going towards Guadalmina. These baths were destroyed, but are now restored to the delight of the locals and tourists. Its keys are kept at the turismo should you want to enter into it.
Gastronomy
What is better than satisfying your appetite after an enjoyable shopping spree which is so therapeutic to many? There are many bars and restaurants, as well as family-operated cafes in this area which offer excellent local cuisines that will delight your taste buds.