The back story
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The back story
San Pedro Alcántara, the farming colony by the sea: the back story
How a 19th-century farming colony became Marbella’s relaxed, family-friendly second town.

Neighbourhood guide · west of Puerto Banús
San Pedro Alcántara and Guadalmina: the back story, Roman remains, the boulevard, local tapas bars, beach restaurants and golf.
The back story
How a 19th-century farming colony became Marbella’s relaxed, family-friendly second town.
Since 1994
A family tapas bar in the centre of San Pedro Alcántara, opened as a bodega in 1994.
Calle Lagasca 24, 29670 San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
Since 1980
A seafood group serving “cocina marinera” since 1980, with several restaurants around Marbella, including San Pedro.
On the beach
A quiet beachfront restaurant at Linda Vista Playa in San Pedro, with fish, seafood and a pool.
Avenida Carmen Sevilla, Linda Vista Playa, San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
Since 2002
A Spanish grill house (asador) in Guadalmina, serving roast and grilled meat since 2002.
Centro Comercial Guadalmina III, local 3, San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
A country house
A Mediterranean restaurant in a cortijo-style house in Guadalmina Baja, with music on some evenings.
Urbanización Guadalmina Baja, Calle 11, San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
Paellas by the sea
A Mediterranean beach restaurant with paellas and sea views at Urbanización Castiglione in San Pedro.
Urbanización Castiglione s/n, San Pedro AlcántaraExplore View on map
Gelato
An Italian gelato maker with shops on Marbella’s Paseo Marítimo, in San Pedro and along the coast.
Members and visitors
A historic club with two 18-hole courses near San Pedro de Alcántara, open to members and visitors.
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