Read more Read less A population centre dependent on Marbella town council which began life as a settlement built by the Marquis of Duero in to house colonists working in the sugar cane and cotton plantations and in the sugar mill, a building which is still standing today.
Natura Aventura. Guadalmina Sur. Guadalmina Norte. Playa Cortijo Blanco. Playa Guadalmina. La Colonia where the original agricultural community was set up is there. The sugar factory Ingenio is now a cultural centre and museum of the history of San Pedro. Both are in ruins, but open to visitors. Flanking the beach is a boardwalk to Marbella, one of the prettiest coastal walks on the Costa del Sol. The 5km of grey sands offer family-friendly beaches, backed by traditional restaurants serving local fish and seafood.
San Pedro offers plenty for families. As well as outdoor playparks and the beach, the town has good sports facilities and one of the best volleyball teams in Malaga province. San Pedro celebrates a year-round calendar of traditional fiestas that include Holy Week at Easter, the Virgen del Carmen patron saint of fishermen in July and Christmas.
Cultural events such as theatre and concerts happen all year round. Bigger events take place in the large theatre in nearby Marbella. Prices tend to be slightly cheaper than nearby Marbella. The beachside restaurants grill them on skewers over an open fire of olive wood logs.
A simple dish that is made even more delicious if accompanied by an ice-cold beer or a fresh white wine from Ronda! The town centre has a good selection of food shops and larger supermarkets.
The indoor market opens daily for fresh and seasonal produce. The weekly Thursday market has a large selection of stalls selling all variety of items from fruit and vegetables to handbags and shoes. La Colonia shopping centre offers some boutiques and home stores. If you like the sound of the traditional vibe at this family-friendly town, you might be interested in looking at property in San Pedro. There is also the nearby marina in Marbella.
Some human remains found in nearby Sierra Blanca were dated back to the Paleolithic and Neolithic Period. That means, man wandered and hunted in this region way back in prehistoric times. This may be considered the earliest part of San Pedro de Alcantara history.
However, the earliest known formal settlement in this town may be attributed to the Romans. Although we are not aware of Moorish archaeological remains in San Pedro de Alcantara, the fact that Marbella, which is just a few kilometers away, was once a walled Moorish city is enough to give us a hint that the Arabs may have also reached this far.
The re-population, which began in the midth century, was spearheaded by General Manuel Gutierrez de la Concha, the first Marques del Duero. He embarked on a grand project that turned this town into an agricultural colony. A lot of construction period followed immediately after. Among the buildings from that period that still stand and are among the most visited historical sites are: the Model Farm School on Agricultural Training, the El Ingenio Azucarero sugar mill, and the La Iglesia parish church.
Networks of water and drainage systems, communication, and paved streets were erected, paving the way for the construction of more commercial establishments like hotels, restaurants, and the golf courses. Today, the streets of San Pedro de Alcantara have a steady flow of guests who come to visit the historical sites, go to the beach, or drop anchor at the posh Puerto Banus marina. The conditions of historical monuments here are way much better compared to those in other coastal towns in Malaga, which have succumbed to the lure of rapid commercialization.
Many coastal towns in the province have been experiencing rapid economic growths as a result of the growing popularity of their beaches, which draw tides of visitors every year. Unfortunately, this has also deprived historical sites in these towns from much needed attention.
But not here in San Pedro de Alcantara. Despite the presence of luxurious districts nearby, like Marbella, Puerto Banus, and the Guadalmina Golf Course, many historical sites still stand. Here are some of them:. The basilica, the watchtower and these baths are substantial proofs that Romans occupied this region in the past. It is one of the oldest basilicas belonging to the earliest Christians in the area.
Also found in the vicinity was a necropolis made up of nearly tombs. It opened in and later on included a winery known for producing top quality muscat wines. It was constructed in and can be found in front of a sprawling town square. There are lots of interesting forms of entertainment here in San Pedro de Alcantara. Now, unlike many of the modernized coastal towns in Malaga, which have been transformed into bustling beach havens, San Pedro de Alcantara has managed to preserve much of its ancient culture.
Therefore, you might want to grab the opportunity and spend a good part of your time here visiting old monuments and witnessing old practices. Another interesting activity to watch here is a bullfight. The bullfights held in San Pedro de Alcantara have retained much of their ancient Iberian practices. These are typically held during the summer fair feria , a celebration in October that lasts for four days. During the bullfight, debutantes wear attractive pink blouses.
In the event that a bullfighter defeats a bull quickly, these young women toss handkerchiefs into the ring and one of them is picked by the victorious bullfighter later on. After that main event, you might want to stick around town to witness the bonfire that will be held at the end of the day.
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