Sotogrande
Located on the southern coast of Andalucia, Sotogrande was originally founded as a gated community but is now a popular open resort settlement.
The area has spectacular and contrasting views of sea, hills, forests and green fairways. It is located 25 kilometres northeast of Gibraltar, and you can see the famous Rock of Gibraltar and Morocco at vantage points in Sotogrande.
Architecture enthusiasts enjoy the many styles on display as you wander around Sotogrande – from traditional Andalusian to mid-century modern, and more Moorish style homes and even a Swiss chalet!
Sotogrande has plenty of sports to keep you occupied – it is well known for its golf courses, tennis and padel clubs, rugby club, diving club and kayak/sailing club.
The marina in Sotogrande is at the very heart of the community and features restaurants, shops, galleries and even a flourishing market every Sunday (there is also a summer night market on Wednesday and Thursday evenings).
Nature lovers will find themselves easily amused in Sotogrande. The Natural Park of Los Alcornocales is one of the largest cork oak forests in Spain. There are plenty of hiking/walking trails in the region including the Butterfly Trail in Castellar de la Frontera (so named because of the monarch butterfly which lives part of the year here), the Rio de la Miel in Algeciras and the Pinar del Ray trail in San Roque.
Our boat in Sotogrande
‘Bretema’ is our hybrid electric boat based in Sotogrande, designed to offer a quiet, eco-friendly dolphin watching experience in the stunning waters of the Mediterranean. Powered by a hybrid electric motor, ‘Bretema’ ensures minimal emissions, allowing for a sustainable journey that respects the marine environment and its inhabitants.
Equipped with a hydrophone, ‘Bretema’ lets you listen to the fascinating underwater sounds of dolphins in their natural habitat, enhancing your connection with these incredible creatures. The boat also features a 360-degree camera, capturing the full beauty of the surrounding seascape during your dolphin observation experience.
Whale and dolphin observation experiences
Join us aboard ‘Bretema’, the first hybrid electric boat for dolphin watching in Sotogrande, offering a noise- and low-emission-free experience in the Mediterranean.
Our experiences in Sotogrande include both morning and sunset tours, and are available both as a shared group experience or as a private experience (where you can book the entire boat for a private journey with friends/family/workmates etc.)
Sotogrande Conservation Programme
As we all as our whale and dolphin observation experiences in Sotogrande, we will soon be opening up our Conservation Programme at this location. The programme gives the opportunity to be part of a unique movement and mission to make whale observation trips noise and emission free.
Participants learn more about whale and dolphin species, help to create awareness about the challenges they face, and get hands-on experience working with the WeWhale team.
