San Pedro Holidays
Holidays in San Pedro – Beach resort close to Marbella
San Pedro Alcantra is a Costa del Sol resort that is popular with families and couples looking for a relaxed atmosphere with stunning beaches and easy access to lively cities and resorts. On San Pedro holidays you can spend your days beside the hotel pool, on sun drenched beaches enjoying watersports or taking in a round of golf on one of the many professional courses such as the Atalaya Park Golf Club. Stroll around the central plaza with its winding streets that are home to markets, shops, bars and restaurants or take excursions to the breathtaking mountain town of Ronda and to Gibraltar or vibrant Malaga.
San Pedro is located a few minutes drive from the nightlife hotspot Puerto Banus, glamorous Marbella and the secluded little beaches at Estepona. This is the ideal resort if you want a quieter resort from which to explore all that the Costa del Sol has to offer.
When to go to San Pedro
With over 320 sunny days per year it’s not going to be a problem finding sunshine in San Pedro. If you love hot weather then June, July and August will provide the highest temperatures and the liveliest beaches. San Pedro is also busy during school holiday periods including Easter, August, October and Christmas; prices will be at a premium during these high season months. If you prefer a quieter time then choose the warm spring and autumn months when you will also be able to benefit from discounts on flights and accommodation.
The weather in San Pedro
The climate in San Pedro is warm and dry for much of the year with temperatures creeping over 20C from mid April. The highest temperature of 30C and over can be found from June through September and the summer evenings will be a warm 20C. Rainfall is practically non existent during the summer and will only appear infrequently during the warm spring and autumn months; temperatures are an average 23C during these seasons. Winter sunshine holidays are an option in San Pedro and daytime temperatures are stable at around 17C although the evenings will be cooler at 8C.
Getting the best deal in San Pedro
Good holiday deals to San Pedro are available if you avoid the peak summer months and school holiday periods such as Easter, October and Christmas. The quieter, low and mid season months will bring discounted rates on accommodation and flights. Booking in advance will also bring price reductions if you are considering a holiday during the peak months of July and August. If you have a flexible schedule you can take advantage of late deals throughout the year that will bring savings.
Make sure to check our best deals on offer below and browse our late deals offers to San Pedro.
Airport and transport need to know
San Pedro is serviced by Malaga Airport (AGP) and there are direct flights from most UK city airports to Malaga all year round. Flight time to Malaga is approximately three hours with a transfer time of approximately 46 minutes to San Pedro. Malaga airport provides many facilities including restaurants, bars, duty free shopping, cafeterias and car hire. Trains, buses and unmetered taxis are available from Terminal 3; taxi fares should be arranged with the driver and will be approximately 75 euros (£60) per car.
Independently booking a private shuttlebus online for the transfer is an option and fares should be approximately 26 euros (£21) per person. If you wish to explore Costa del Sol then consider independently booking a rental car online; prices are inexpensive and the roads in Malaga are in excellent condition with driving on the right.
The best beaches in San Pedro
The beaches on the Costa del Sol are the reason you will wish to return to this part of Spain every year. These immense stretches of golden and grey sand shelve gently into the warm, crystal clear Mediterranean Sea waters and many have been awarded the European Blue Flag for cleanliness. If you are looking for lively resort beaches or secluded little coves then look no further than the Costa del Sol.
The 1600m long Guadalmina Beach is located just a short walk from San Pedro town centre and is an ideal beach for families and couples, it is also a favourite with the locals. This beautiful beach is the place to spend long days relaxing and swimming but also provides plenty of activities such as windsurfing, jet skiing and pedalos. Nearby facilities include two beach restaurants and two beach clubs where you can hire a sun lounger for the day and have a bite to eat.
One of the pleasures of a San Pedro holiday is the ability to relax on a secluded beach and just soak in the atmosphere. The secluded beaches of Estepona are a mere 10 minutes drive from San Pedro and the picturesque Playa del Cristo is the ideal place to escape the crowds. This sheltered cove faces west meaning additional hours of sunshine per day. Although more isolated than the resort beaches there are facilities such as a beach bar.
If you are looking for a vibrant beach atmosphere then simply stroll along the beach for just over a mile until your reach Puerto Banus. Mistral Beach is the place for watersports such as jet skiing, scuba diving, windsurfing and banana boats. This famous beach features a beach club serving delicious meals and is the place to simply grab a sun lounger and relax with a glass or two of sangria.
