Puerto de la Duquesa - Duquesa to most people
Monday, February 9, 2009 @ 4:04 PM
From the Casares del Sol apartments you can go to Duquesa 2 ways - if you fancy a walk - just walk down the road to the beach and turn right along the beach, past Sabinillas to Duquesa esplanade - it takes about 20 minutes but a lovely walk.
Alternatively drive past Sabinillas and off at the next exit straight into Duquesa, park around the marina area.
Lots of things to do in Duquesa. There are 3 parts to Duquesa -
- Marina area - surrounded by relaxing bars and restaurants of all nationalities, indian, italian, mexican, chinese... Plus a small supermarket at the entrance to Duquesa, internet cafes, laundrette etc..
Water sports can be booked here with boat trips, fishing trips and watersports. The marina is flanked by uncrowded, sandy beaches in either direction.
- El Hancho area - the residential area on the hillside overlooking the coast and the golf course - some shops around a small square.
- Castillo area - the castle area with a little village along side - several fish resturants and beach bar here. From here its a pleasant walk back along the esplanade to the marina.
There are beaches either side of Duquesa - to the east the beach has pedalos in high season and slightly rougher, more exposed sea - whilst the beach to the west which is more family friendly with calmer waters. 