The name Sotogrande comes from one of five farms bought by Alfredo Melian in 1962 at the request of Joseph McMicking who wished to create a luxurious residential development by the Mediterranean. The reputation of Sotogrande and its appeal to so many nationalities lay initially in the natural beauty of the site. This was enhanced by the early landscaping, the planting of avenues of palm trees and the hiding underground of the infrastructure.
Its final character however, was established by the creation of the most varied sporting facilities in Europe which include not only the famous golf courses Club de Golf Valderrama - host to the 1997 Ryder Cup, and Sotogrande Old Course - both rated amongst the top 5 in Europe, but also Polo fields, Tennis and Fronton Courts, Riding stables and a busy Sotogrande Marina - the first port of call on entering the Mediterranean. For the sailor - Puerto Sotogrande has nearly 600 berths catering for vessels of up to 72 metres. Each berth is connected to all services including television and satellite and harbour staff are available 24 hours a day.

The Costa del Sol is now established as the Riviera of Southern Spain. Property in Spain is very popular on the Costa del Sol due to the wonderful weather in Spain and the abundance of excellent facilities, such as golf in Spain, with over 26 Costa del Sol golf courses, 100 kilometres of Costa del sol beaches and attractive Spanish culture. The Costa del Sol has become a top choice for Europeans looking for property in Spain, private villas and houses, practical fincas or potential plots. One of the most popular holiday haunts for tourists is the coast of Andalucia known as the Costa del Sol, where there are stunning developments like La reserva de Sotogrande, and the Don Juan Beach Resort  that runs from Nerja to Gibraltar. Resorts boisterous and elegant offer every amenity and facility imaginable , all within one hour of Malaga Airport.