With a glance at the magazines in summer, it is easy to see that, with or without Michelin stars, sotogrande It is not a place like any other. It is a destination that attracts the most glamorous travelers looking to spend their vacations in a place to recharge your batteries and enjoy the good life, leaving worries behind.
This residential experience, located between Malaga and Cadiz, was born almost by chance, when in the 60's Filipino tycoon Joseph McMikking he asked his employee Fredy Melian to travel to Spain in search of an ideal plot to create an exclusive resort in a well-connected area, with much water and natural terrain. He invested in five farms and he called the project Sotogrande, in honor of the name of one of them.
The Beach, La Reserva Club, Sotogrande (Cadiz).
The resort was soon known among the jet set, especially when the private residential community was created The Reserve Club of Sotogrande in the hills, an elegant community, designed to offer a intimate lifestyle and familiar. A renowned 18-hole golf course opened here in 2003, and later, a very special beach under the name The Beach, so that its members can enjoy all the luxuries without leaving the club.
You have read well. A beach. Five years ago its beach club opened its doors, hosting the first and only private and inland beach in Spain. An artificial lagoon surrounded by hammocks and umbrellas, with a complete waiter service on the terraces and a soft sandy beach of 2,800 m². It's like the others we know: you can relax with a drink and a good book. Or practice water sports, such as kayak, paddle surf or jet board. Without a doubt, the project is very successful: this summer the hammocks they have a waiting list two weeks.
La Reserva Club House and golf course, Sotogrande (Cádiz).
The gastronomy plays an important role in the offer of La Reserva, in addition, this summer they have prepared in The Beach a very special experience that offers to dine in its restaurant, by the water and by the light of the stars. And not just any stars, but Michelin. And not just one, but five.
The gastronomic Journeys are held over five weekends, from July 11 to September 4. Each one, at the hands of leading chefs from around the world and their different cooking styles. The choice of wines It remains in the hands of the chefs themselves. The days that these special events are not held, at The Beach, you can enjoy an a la carte menu.
The first star to shine on the weekend of July 15 and 16 was chef Cristobal Munoz, from the restaurant Ambivium of Peñafiel (Valladolid). This chef from Almería is known for his simple cuisine, prepared with local products, and paying homage to wine, with which he won a Michelin star. This year there has been a lot of talk about him for being the winner of the VIII edition of the Chef of the Year Contest.
The next appointment was held between July 22 and 23. the chef Maria Jose Martinez, of the acquaintance restaurant Canvas Print, in Valencia. A very fresh and original proposal, prepared with local organic products.
Now that August is here, French chef Jean Baptiste Natali will be in charge of welcoming this hot month. Weekend from August 5 and 6, the renowned chef will prepare a menu at The Beach where aromatic herbs and wild flavors They will be the protagonists. His interesting commitment to the flavors of the forest helped him win his first Michelin star when he was only 27 years old.
L'Auberge de la Charme, Prenois, France.
The 12 and 13 August will see the fourth session of dinners under the stars by another French chef, Nicolas Isnard, from the restaurant L' Auberge de la Charme in Prenois (Burgundy). A multicultural proposal, daring and defined by the experiences of the chef in his travels around the world and special attention to the product. This day will be special because, in addition, you will be able to enjoy in the light of the full moon, an experience that goes beyond his taste for cooking.
Finally, the chefs German Carrizo and Carito Lourenço, of iron restaurant, in Valencia, they will be in charge of closing the sessions for the month of August. the weekend of on days 26 and 27, These two chefs will cook hand in hand to demonstrate why their creations are part of the Michelin universe. Your proposal is Argentine tradition, grill and origin, prepared with local product.
SW/Sotogrande, Cadiz.
Once you travel to Sotogrande, you don't do it just to eat. Here you can enjoy activities such as to ride a horse in its surroundings, a walk that shows us the silhouette of Gibraltar. We can also play tennis or golf. If you practice this sport, perhaps the name of Manuel Pinero, resident professional who also leads the Golf Academy.
The entire experience is accompanied by accommodation of the same level. Very close to La Reserva is the farmhouse hotel SW/Sotogrande, a space where you can rest in luxury in one of its white houses in the pure Andalusian style.