La Alcaidesa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Alcaidesa
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Loma del Rey Square
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 La Alcaidesa
Location in Province of Cádiz
La Alcaidesa
Location in Andalusia
La Alcaidesa
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| Province | Cádiz |
| Comarca | Campo de Gibraltar |
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(2009)
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| • Total | 621 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | http://www.alcaidesa.com/ |
La Alcaidesa is a special kind of neighborhood in Spain. It's called a gated community, or urbanización in Spanish. You can find it near Sotogrande, in the Andalusian province of Cádiz. It's part of two towns: La Línea de la Concepción and San Roque.
This area is easy to reach from the main coastal road, Autovía A-7. La Alcaidesa has amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea. You can also easily get to Gibraltar, the Campo area, and the cities of Algeciras and Marbella. For safety, it has two guarded entrances and security patrols. There's even a fire station just for La Alcaidesa, built in 2008.
The town is famous for its two golf courses. One is a links-style course, which is quite rare in Spain. The other is a more traditional course. There's also a popular beach called Playa de La Alcaidesa. This beach connects to Playa de La Hacienda. From here, you can see Gibraltar, which is a British territory.
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Getting to La Alcaidesa
The main way to enter La Alcaidesa is through a pretty road lined with trees. This road offers great views of the bay. If you're flying, Gibraltar Airport is only about 20 minutes away by car. Malaga International Airport is an hour's drive to the east. Jerez Airport is about an hour and a half to the west.
There's a regular bus service that runs between Gibraltar and La Alcaidesa. The bus ride takes less than 30 minutes. Some local schools also have shuttle services to pick up and drop off students in the town.
Nearby Attractions
The fancy resort of Sotogrande is very close by. Sotogrande is known for its many sports facilities. It has the Santa Maria Polo Club, a tennis academy, and other sports areas. Many people consider Sotogrande to be one of the most luxurious places to live in Europe.
The area around La Alcaidesa is perfect for golf lovers. There are five excellent golf courses nearby. This includes the world-famous Valderama, which has hosted big tournaments like the Ryder Cup.
How La Alcaidesa Grew
Building in La Alcaidesa started in the 1990s. A company called La Alcaidesa Inmobiliaria, which was a partnership between Costain Group and Banesto, owned the land. Over time, other builders have added more communities here.
As Spain's economy got better, new building projects started. Several new homes are being built, and more are planned. There are a couple of hotels in La Alcaidesa. One hotel, Aldiana, mainly serves German visitors. A small shop selling everyday items opened in 2011. There is also a pharmacy.
You can find two restaurants in the town square. There's also a beach bar that stays open all year. It serves many different meat and fish dishes. A new shopping area has also been built, and many shops are now open there.
Recent Changes and Events
In July 2015, the ownership of the land changed. This was because of money owed to Banco Santander. Now, Santander owns the two biggest areas of land for development. The Costain Group still owns the golf courses and the marina.
In July 2016, there were wildfires in the area. Many homes and hotels in La Alcaidesa had to be evacuated for safety.
In 2019, a company called Grupo Millennium bought Alcaidesa Holding and its golf company. They paid over €15 million to the Costain Group. They plan to build new villas and a hotel.
In the summer of 2020, work began on this new five-star hotel. It will be called "La Hacienda." This will be the first hotel of its kind in the Campo de Gibraltar area. The new hotel will have 144 rooms and offer beautiful sea views.
Building Styles
La Alcaidesa has different types of communities within it. For example, La Corona is a group of modern townhouses.
Another popular place is Terrazas de Alcaidesa. It's located higher up on a hill, next to a nature reserve and below the Golf Club. This area has eight buildings, each with three floors. There are 110 apartments with two or three bedrooms. Most apartments have terraces at the front and back. Many people live here all year, while others use their apartments for holidays. In the center of Terrazas de Alcaidesa, there are three nice swimming pools. There are also showers, changing rooms, and a paddle tennis court.
See also
In Spanish: La Alcaidesa para niños
