Location
Monte Duquesa is between Marbella and Sotogrande, on the Mediterranean Sea, 65 minutes from Malaga, capital of the Costa del Sol, and 20 minutes from Gibralta. Monte Duquesa complex is situated just off the main coast road (N340), 15 minutes west of Estepona town. The complex is constructed on an elevated site overlooking the golf course and the marina and with spectacular views of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and the North African coast.
Travelling by Air
La Duquesa is served by two main airports, Malaga and Gibraltar. Malaga is the larger airport and is serviced by a large selection of carriers both scheduled and chartered. After landing in Malaga you have approx. 1hr 10min drive to Monte Duquesa along the main Costa del Sol motorway, a very direct journey. Cheap charter flights to Spain are widely available from the UK. Malaga is the cheapest destination from the UK. If you are unable to get a charter flight, there are daily flights from London although scheduled fares are a little more. You can also fly to Gibralta airport. This is closer to Monte Duquesa and is much easier and quicker to get through luggage collection / customs etc.
Airlines
Monarch Airlines are a top class and good value airline that offer scheduled flights from Luton to Gibraltar twice daily. They also fly Gatwick to Malaga, Luton to Malaga, and Manchester to Malaga.
Tel: 08700 40 40 90
http://www.flymonarch.com
Parking at Gatwick
Parking Express (on site) Tel: 0871 222 0222
APH (off site) Tel: 0870 7377671
Car Hire is available from Malaga Airport.
at approx. £80-£90 per week.
Taxis are very reasonable from Gibraltar Airport.
British Airways fly to Gibralta daily. http://www.british-airways.com
Other Airlines flying to Malaga
Air Flights Direct,
Tel: 0800 093 5335
First Choice, Tel: 0870 850 3978
Air Flight Ltd, Tel: 0800 083 9889
Driving
Driving is essential on the Costa del Sol, but the main Malaga/Cadiz motorway makes driving very easy. Good rates are available from most car hire firms.
Good rates are available from most car hire firms. Taxis are also very reasonable.
Directions from Malaga Airport to Monte Duquesa
- Depart Malaga Airport and take the higway for Cadiz / Algeciras
- Stay in slow lane for first 5 minutes (RHS) and watch for blue overhead sign for turn off to motorway (Benalmádena/Algeciras) immediately after BMW garage
- Stay on motorway for 40/50 mins. If you miss the turn off for the motorway, don't worry. The coast road links up with the motorway at Fuengirola.
- As motorway approaches Fuengirola take new toll road - A7. You have the option of staying on the old road, N340, but the toll road is faster and safer.
- The A7 and N340 merge again for a short distance on approach to Marbella. The road bypasses Marbella Town and then divides again. Follow the toll road, A7, which takes you all the way to Estepona.
- At Estepona leave the toll road and take exit back on to N340. This by-passes Estepona town center. Follow the directions for Algeciras. La Duquesa is just 6 or 7 minutes away.
- Five minutes past Estepona you pass through the town of Sabinillas.
- Rory's Tavern is situated 1km past Sabinillas on left hand side. Take the exit opposite Rory's Tavern which takes you under the highway and into Puerto de La Duquesa.
NOTE: If you miss the exit at Estepona, you can exit the toll road further on. The exit is marked 'Manilva'. The new road from this exit to the coast is under construction and not open to traffic. You must follow the directions to Manilva and you will eventually arrive on the coast road (N340) at Sabinillas. Turn right on to the N340 and follow the directions from Rory's Tavern.