San Roque

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San Roque
San Roque
San Roque
Photo by Daniel Reed
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A holiday in San Roque is a great way to enjoy nature while discovering one of the most charming towns in Spain.

The town of San Roque, located in Cadiz in the area of the Strait of Gibraltar and overlooking the Rock, is an ideal option to enjoy a few days’ rest. Cheap trips to San Roque offer so much to do that it’s difficult to decide where to start: we recommend a walk along Alameda Alfonso XI, a beautiful urban park that also serves as the main square of the town. It dates back to the year 1831 and at its centre, you’ll find a beautiful circular fountain.

Once you’ve taken some pictures for your album, head over to the church of Santa María la Coronada, just a short walk away. This typical temple with a Latin-cross floor plan was built on the old hermitage of San Roque, which gave the town its name.

Although the town's monuments are the main attraction, package deals to San Roque are also an excellent opportunity to enjoy nature. For example, you can visit the estuary of the River Guadiaro and the lagoon of Torreguadiaro, where you’ll find a natural landscape over 85 acres full of reeds and ash trees, among other flora. Don’t forget to bring your binoculars to observe the herons and flamingos.

Pinar del Rey is much larger, a natural area covering over 830 acres. At the beginning of the 19th century, the Spanish Armada chose this area located north of San Roque to plant pines whose wood would be used to build warships. Nowadays it serves as a green lung. The Sierra del Arca range, with 500 acres of low Mediterranean mountains and hills, is another great option for hiking.

We know that you’ll probably be exhausted after all that walking, but it’s worth making one last effort and going up to the Domingo de Mena viewpoint, named after the poet, and take a seat on a bench. From there, you can take in magnificent views of the Rock of Gibraltar, the Bay of Algeciras and North Africa.

Choose our trips to San Roque and let the town take your breath away.

Where to stay in San Roque

San Diego

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Hotel Encinar de Sotogrande
Hotel Encinar de Sotogrande
4 out of 5
A-7 Exit Km 130, Sotogrande, San Roque, Cadiz
The price is P7,119 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
P7,119
P7,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in San Roque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Club de Golf La Canada and Valderrama Golf ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (190 reviews)
great hotel for golfing break
"BOOKED IN totally helpful - lovely rooms with balcony - great open areas to relax and generally just a great stop over for golf , gym was OK pool was lovely"

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2024

Hotel Encinar de Sotogrande
SO Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel
SO Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel
5 out of 5
Av. Almenara, s.n, San Roque, Cadiz
The price is P15,731 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
P15,731
P18,878 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Roque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Almenara Golf Resort and San Roque Club ...
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
"I had a wonderful stay, eveyone was very nice and made me feel very welcome."

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

SO Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort Hotel
Hotel Admiral Casino & Lodge
Hotel Admiral Casino & Lodge
4 out of 5
CTRA CADIZ MALAGA KM 124, San Roque
The price is P3,942 per night from 19 Jan to 20 Jan
P3,942
P4,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Roque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Antigua Casa Consistorial and Alcaidesa Links ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (90 reviews)
Beautiful place to stay. Clean, brilliant staff.
"Beautiful place to stay. Clean, brilliant staff. First class breakfast. Convenient for visiting Gibraltar."

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025

Hotel Admiral Casino & Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Ona Valle Romano Golf & Resort
Ona Valle Romano Golf & Resort
4 out of 5
Calle Flaminio 2, Urbanización Valle Romano, Estepona, Malaga
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Estepona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (547 reviews)
"The complex was amazing"

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2024

Ona Valle Romano Golf & Resort
 Apartamentos Cortijo del Mar Resort
Apartamentos Cortijo del Mar Resort
4 out of 5
Urb. Cortijo Del Mar, CN340, KM 168, Salida C. C. Diana,Calle Alqueria 1, Estepona, Malaga
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Estepona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (276 reviews)
"Very good price. Good location."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024

Apartamentos Cortijo del Mar Resort
Apartamentos Vista Real
Apartamentos Vista Real
3 out of 5
Avda del Mediterrano 4B, Urbanizacion La Alcaidesa, La Línea de la Concepción, Cadiz
Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in La Línea de la Concepción. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Playa de la Alcaidesa ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (271 reviews)
"Beautiful place once you find it. It's not easy to locate, so be prepared. If you decide to go to dinner at one of the local restaurants, plan to walk as parking is impossible. The view is lovely and the inside is very comfortable for a family."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

Apartamentos Vista Real
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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