Things to do in Sotogrande in December

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December is a good time to visit Sotogrande. The weather is usually moderately chilly and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 52—62°F (11—17°C).

Sotogrande has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your December trip to Sotogrande. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to December. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Sotogrande in December. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout December, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Sotogrande in December

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Holidays in Sotogrande in December
December
  • Constitution Day (December 6)
  • Immaculate Conception (December 8)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24)
  • Christmas Day (December 25)
  • St Stephen's Day (December 26)
  • Feast of the Holy Family (December 28)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31)
Other notable holidays
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Weather in Sotogrande in December

Temperatures on an average day in Sotogrande in December

The average temperature in Sotogrande in December for a typical day ranges from a high of 62°F (17°C) to a low of 52°F (11°C). Some would describe the temperature to be moderately chilly. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Sotogrande, August, has days with highs of 85°F (29°C) and lows of 70°F (21°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 60°F (16°C) and lows of 49°F (10°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Sotogrande in December based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in December
62°F
highs
52°F
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General weather summary

Moderately chilly, breezy
Feels like
15%
Chance of rain
0.057 in
Amount
14.4 mph
Wind speed
76%
Humidity
9.7 hrs
Daylight length
8:23 AM
Sunrise
6:08 PM
Sunset
57%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in December
With an average high of 62°F (17°C) and a low of 52°F (11°C), it generally feels moderately chilly and breezy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater
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Best attractions for Sotogrande in December

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Sotogrande has to offer for travelers in December, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Sotogrande that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Sotogrande for December.
Playa de Torreguadiaro
1. Playa de Torreguadiaro
4.6
(344)
Beach
Sights & Landmarks
Popular stretch of sandy beach featuring oceanfront bars & an area with inflatables in the water.
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Excellent beach. Shallow area for kids. Very nice and clean. Only thing is - not sure there are any facilities to shower or wash your feet with sand. Or if there was I didn't see it.
Great beach very wide and peaceful. It has great parking, even during the high season and have several restaurants right on the beach. Views of Africa, Gibraltar and port of Sotogrande. Make sure you check the wind before you head out, not only for your convenience but because certain wind will make the beach not so clean. Great place for kids to run and play. It has a playground nearby and a soccer and basketball court as well.
Great beach and good car park
Only beach without stones at water between Malaga and Gibraltar. Just sandy beach and cristal clear water. Max like.
Really nice beach for the family. A lot of inspiring young surfers in the weekend. Clear and warm water.
This beach and this area is worth to visit
Nice beach next to Sotogrande
The best beach .. Clean chryslal clear cold water... super bar...shops and restaurant nearby ..I was missing only shower😪
Real Club Valderrama
2. Real Club Valderrama
4.6
(679)
Golf course
Outdoor Activities
Championship 18-hole golf course by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., with an elegant clubhouse & shop.
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Arriving thrue the security gate in to the back side of the magnificent facility and golf Courteney in the shaded parking two golf cars appear with staff gathering our golf equipment and kindly advice where to enter in to this fabulous course. In the shop you are met with sophisticated kind personnel helping you register and guide you in the luxurious golf shop. Entering the terrace with view over the most perfect ranch, training area and golf course I’ve ever seen it’s well worth starting with a lunch in the Spike bar just in the left corner of the terrace with reserved and polite waiters serving you. A friendly and relaxed tune in to this cocoon of golf tradition and money until you get your 45 minutes of warm up before tee time. Tee up with the course host and your caddie of the day. Yes, you have to have a caddie of you’re new to the course and you need one to help you place the balls and to read the insanely fast and smooth greens. A car gives you the extra time to keep pace and enjoy the course even though I rarely use it other vice. If golf is a main interest in your life or if you just have around 750€ or more to spare for a round of golf, lunch, caddie and cart you should do this! It’s 100 out of 100. An utterly luxurious experience, but most of all…The best golf course I’ve ever played!
A great golf course with a huge reputation. The condition of the whole course, which is very pretty anyway, is wonderful, and a great pleasure to visit.
As you might expect…. Great golf, a fantastic place to soak up the atmosphere and as long as your course management is on point, you can make a score here even if it is from the amarillas! If you are paired up with players if a different standard then consider getting your own forecaddie. Ours was rushing around trying to keep everyone happy and it added a slightly frenetic feeling to our game. The greens here are very fast but we found them easier to read than say, Finca Cortesin’s grainy monsters. Didn’t use the buggy bar but we did have a 3 course meal after our game. It was the best quality of the week and surprisingly good value. Also this is an easy walk with an electric trolley. Walk if you can, you really get to appreciate the majesty of this place.
Fabulous legendary golf course! Historical! Just an honour to be there
Staff are the rudest, entitled people we have come across in Spain. Walked into have a look to see facilities to book group of 4 and we were treated like second class citizens Dressed in golf gear as we just finished playing the best course around at La Reserva where staff r fantastic
Stunning golf course in beautiful condition. The club is very exclusive and expensive but is a must play for the serious golfer.
Valderrama is a cathedral of golf and it was absolutely a privilege to play here. The staff were incredibly accommodating with moving my tee time on short notice when my passport got stolen in the UK back in May. The restaurant on property was wonderful as well and the showers were really nice have after my round. Unfortunately my experience was completely ruined by the worst caddie I've ever had in my life. Caddies are human so the occasional misread is expected, but both myself and another person on my tee time felt he repeatedly gave terrible reads. What was worse was that, on multiple occasions, he started coughing loudly in the middle of my swing and didn't seem to have any awareness about his actions. At the end of the day I'd be thrilled to play here again and would recommend it to anyone, but would also advise you to avoid Esteban as your caddie
The Augusta of Europe was a treat. Miguel, a 4 handicapper was an excellent caddie. Bucket list for sure.
The Alto Club Golf & Academy
3. The Alto Club Golf & Academy
4.4
(316)
Golf club
Outdoor Activities
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Great visit to the Alto Golf course. We received a very warm welcome by helpful staff followed by an amazing day on this wonderful course. The whole course was in great condition and the views were stunning. We were given plenty of drinks to take in our buggy’s and had numerous visits by staff to re stock us with water and bananas. Finished off in the restaurant which had a great selection on the menu. We did mention the signs to find the place could be improved and they are working on this.
Well, the course is strikingly beautiful and in great condition - however, the amenities are really lacking. No range to warm up on. No chipping green. All they have is a small putting green. No snack stand after 9 holes. The course has a very nice layout but the directions for where to go between holes are quite bad. All in all nice experience on the grass, but not so much out of it.
We had a great experience at Almanera. The golf was great, better than our experience at one of the more well known and more expensive courses. There’s a new luxury 5* hotel which is part of the property. There is a great restaurant where we had a superb breakfast and post golf drinks. The staff in all places were friendly and very efficient. The don’t have a practice range yet. You need to pay extra to access the pool.
Has been renovated recently, now it’s in pristine condition. Loved the Lagos 9 holes, Pinos is also super nice. Very quiet course, so you can play super fast. Overall amazing setting, seaviews on various tee boxes and just beautiful nature all around. No car noises or anything to distract from the beauty of nature.
Nice place really fun to practice and play with the family for sure coming back
Visited the academy today. Wow. It's a great addition to Sotogrande. Top tracer in the bays, tables for food (like top golf, but better), cozy cafe/bar area. Sotogrande SA has done a very nice job.
Out of all the courses in the area the main 3 I would say are San Roque, Valderrama and here: Almenara. It’s comprised of 27 holes and you are given which two 9s you are going to play for the day. I have played Lagos and Pinos multiple times - Lagos has a huge lake in the middle of multiple holes. One of the par 4 dog legs you can reach the green (from the back tees you need about 290 carry and this is very dependent on wind). Green fees are north of €100 but it is well worth it. The 5 times I have played here it feels like millionaires golf as nobody is ever on the course. The fairways are pristine, the bunkers immaculate and the greens are super quick - no bumps and run very true. In general for big hitters the par 4/5s becomes a scoring opportunity- the 3 wood I hit from that fairway is from a dog leg after a drive - was about 280ish yards to the front of the green. Swing is messed up as I need an MRI on my knee hence cutting across as I can’t push down hard from the lead leg so path is going from positive to negative to protect the knee. Never been to the driving range and not even sure where it is. At the main entrance there is a putting green but that’s it. Amazing course to play.
Great course. Well kept. A bit slow on the back nine due to slow parties (hcp limit?) No drink cart, BUT, a (complimentary) banana cart. Lovely views. The best I've played in Spain, almost on par with the courses in Algarve.
Endurance Equestrian Experience
4. Endurance Equestrian Experience
5.0
(2)
Horse riding school
Outdoor Activities
La Reserva Club Sotogrande
5. La Reserva Club Sotogrande
4.6
(604)
Country club
Outdoor Activities
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The beach resort is just amazing. We visited it for the first time and we are absolutely impressed. The service, the staff and the place are excellent. Everyone is super kids friendly. The family sunbeds are so comfy and big. Also the adults pool is nice and the water is recently a bit heated which is good. I really recommend this place. We already booked our next visit.
Absolutely loved our day at this beach club! The service was outstanding, the views are stunning, and the food — just delicious. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The entire team was incredibly welcoming and attentive. A special thank you to the manager, Alex — he was so helpful and kind! You can go to him with any questions, and he’ll make sure you’re taken care of. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a relaxing and high-quality beach experience. Will definitely come back!
On a short trip to try 4 of Spain’s top courses this club absolutely earned its place. Difficult to separate the top three but this was as good as any of them and may have been my personal favourite. Fast (and vast!) greens awesome views and very friendly and professional service. Good food in the restaurant after the game and once again a great value 3 course meal. It is possible to walk - we did - but there are some long stretches from the green to the next tee. Buggy recommended!
Tough course but beautiful surroundings and great staff. From the moment we arrived we were well taken care of. All amenities were excellent as well.
I’ve been coming here for the past three years and have recommended it to many friends — this year felt different. On our second visit (just 48 hours after the first), we arrived nine minutes after the 14:30 cut-off and were hit with a €180 minimum spend. No flexibility, no goodwill, despite being loyal repeat customers who had just spent generously days earlier. Had to wait a lot in the kids area for service too. Manager need to clearly hit KPIs to buy themselves a fiat punto. The vibe has also shifted — the once-relaxed atmosphere is giving way to a more garish crowd, with floor staff looking intimidated by certain guests. A shame, because the location is still beautiful, but the spirit that kept me coming back seems to be fading. Back to marbella club it is.
Great and safe place to visit especially with kids under 6. Amazing artificial beach with a restaurant and an adult pool which makes the experience even better. Highly recommended for a day well spent by the beach.
This is one of our favourite places to come to, so much that my daughter picked it for the place to celebrate her 5th birthday with all our family. The evening before her birthday she got an infection and ended up in hospital (we have all the papers from the hospital) so we couldn’t go to the beach club. Of course we already paid, so the rest of the family attended. My daughter was so upset all day missing out on the beach club, we emailed them to ask, please can we come another day to celebrate her birthday? Just the 3 of us who missed the day. They said no. I understand they have rules in place, but really, they can’t make one exception because of a child being in hospital ?! The place charges high prices and they make a lot of money. It’s made me really sad and disappointed in La Reserva , as we have such nice memories there
What an amazing golf experience! Challenging and fun. Staff is super friendly! In my top 5 in Spain
Polo Valley, Sotogrande
6. Polo Valley, Sotogrande
4.9
(68)
Polo club
Classes & Workshops
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I am absolutely delighted and deeply grateful for my experience at Polo Valley in Sotogrande. I first joined the Discovery Program, and this was my second visit—each time has been nothing short of extraordinary. As someone who had never held a mallet before, I’ve now become a player who can genuinely follow the ball across the field and even score. The opportunity to receive lessons from renowned players and high-goalers, many with significant handicaps, is something truly unique to Polo Valley. The fact that an absolute beginner like myself can learn and even play chukkas alongside such skilled professionals is simply amazing. The entire experience is elevated by the incredible organization and the warm, family-like atmosphere fostered by the groomers, super staff, and the talented chef. Every aspect, from the accommodations to the care of the horses, is impeccably managed, making each stay feel like coming home.
Our experience at Discovery week was amazing! Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, Polo Valley is the kind of place that stays with you. It’s more than just a polo club — it’s a lifestyle, a community, and a place to grow. It was an unforgettable experience and i highly recommend it.
Polo Valley is truly a magical place! From the moment you arrive, you are captivated by the stunning surroundings and the well-kept grounds. The beauty of the landscape is simply breathtaking. What truly sets Polo Valley apart is the impeccable service. The staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and always ready to assist with a warm smile. Their dedication to ensuring a memorable experience is evident in every interaction. Whether you're here for a relaxing getaway or to enjoy the polo facilities, Polo Valley exceeds all expectations. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a luxurious and serene escape.
Our long polo weekend at Polo Valley was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations! Absolutely recommend to visit and enjoy polo in a excellent place. A big shoutout to the whole team who made our weekend unforgettable. We definitely want to come back!
Truly the best polo learning experience in the world. Great coaches, facilities, staff and horses. I couldn't have asked for a better place to learn and I will be return again and again to build on what I have learnt so far! I would recommend it to anyone looking to get involved in the sport as well as those who have played before!
I love coming to Polo Valley it’s like a small paradise! I came with friends for a river ride with the horses and to learn to play polo and I really recommend it! It’s also great to make events! 10/10
After my visit to Polo Valley, I have to say I was extremely impressed. All the Polo Valley team are very welcoming, helpful and professional and clearly all have a love for what they are doing. I truly felt their passion was solely geared towards us guests having a fantastic experience, be that when on horse back on the hacks, lessons or during chukkas, to the personal service provided during the evening Asados, of which the food was amazing! Plenty of variety with meats, veg, salad and desserts and above all, fantastic company. Thank you for all your efforts everyone at Polo Valley, I can assure you, I will be back!
My family and I recently visited Polo Valley for a family horse riding / polo lesson. Both the place and people were beautiful (inside and out) We were all made to feel welcome and felt safe and at ease during our lesson. We are already planning our next trip to come back, thank you for having us, see you soon! Love the Weinberg family x
Spa Elysium Sotogrande
7. Spa Elysium Sotogrande
4.6
(34)
Permanently Closed
Spa
Spas & Wellness
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Very friendly staff, good facilities and lovely treatments. Happy to recommend.
A good place for a SPA day. Would be even better if they allowed you to use the outside pool as well but apparently it's for hotel guests only. One thing that sucks is that they let kids into the spa which defies the purpose of having a chill, quiet relaxation day.
I found my best phisiotherapist there. Very good atmosphere.
Spent a couple of really rlaxed afternoons there with my family.
(Translated by Google) It is a wonderful place, it has a good restaurant for lunch, a super quiet SPA area, and a very large outdoor pool. The SPA employees are super nice, they teach you everything, they care about making sure you are well. I don't have any problems. (Original) Es un lugar maravilloso, tiene un buen restaurante para almorzar, la zona de SPA super tranquila, y la piscina exterior muy grande. Las empleadas del SPA son super agradables, te enseñan todo, se preocupan por qué estés bien. No tengo ninguna pega.
(Translated by Google) The spa is very basic in terms of jets. For massage, excellent. The couples massage is very complete. (Original) El spa es muy básico en cuanto a chorros. Para el masaje, excelente. Muy completo el masaje en pareja.
(Translated by Google) It is a small spa, equipped with everything you need. Clean and friendly staff. It was a pleasant experience. (Original) Es un spa pequeño, equipado con lo necesario. Limpio y el personal amable. Fue ena experiencia agradable.
Sightseeing Segway & Bike Tours | Rental Services
8. Sightseeing Segway & Bike Tours | Rental Services
4.4
(24)
Permanently Closed
Bicycle rental service
Tours
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We rented paddle board for 1 hour (15€) Very easy and quick service, you can rent more stuff inside bikes etc.. The shop is 2 minutes away from the beach. Definitely recommend.
It's definitely worth trying. I was very surprised and didn't want to get off the segway. It's a weird feeling in the beginning but as soon as you get the drift you can continue the whole day. Instructions were clearly given, there was always someone around. Staff was a young team, nice and funny. Definitely come back!!
Had a great time on the Segway. the instructor gave really good advice so you could get riding quickly. It was just biggest fun ever. Love to come back!!!
Awesome guy in the shop. Helped me out when he didn’t have to and really improved my day just to be nice! Highly recommend!
Segway are soooooooooo much fun, and on this experience they let you loose in a wood..... The instructors were really frendley and helpful.
I had a best expirance in my life...always was to carefully about it.. but the team its was very helpful and near by.... so trustful and recommended from my experience
Overall very good value for money, staff were professional and good fun for adults and teens. Huge thank you.
Great hire shop. Owner really friendly. Highly recommend
Sotogrande MOKE Rentals, Sales & Driving Experiences - The Jolly Mile
9. Sotogrande MOKE Rentals, Sales & Driving Experiences - The Jolly Mile
4.8
(22)
Car rental agency
Outdoor Activities
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What an incredible experience! I used The Jolly Mile to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday, and we had the best day. Arranging everything with Tom was effortless and he was so accommodating and helpful throughout. We also ordered a hamper with the Moke, and I can’t recommend it enough! It was so fresh and truly completed the experience. We’ll definitely be using The Jolly Mile again very soon with our friends!
I had the pleasure of renting a Mini Moke from The Jolly Mile and it was an unforgettable experience. What impressed me the most is that I contacted them right at the end of August, without any prior reservation, and they still managed to be incredibly flexible and accommodating. The car was in excellent condition, perfectly prepared, and made the whole day even more special. Their service is both professional and friendly, and I truly appreciated their availability and warm welcome. On top of that, driving around in the Mini Moke was pure joy, other drivers kept waving, giving me thumbs up, and even complimenting the car all along the way. I highly recommend The Jolly Mile to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience in a Mini Moke. Thank you Tom!
The company have done a fabulous job of making this rental simple and quick, ideal for hassle free renting. Also great customer service for dropping off and picking up. It’s also just warm enough in December to roll about, go get yourself some fun!
We went as a big group and from the very first mile it was so much fun to connect to the Jolly Mile playlist, get on the road in our convoy of mini Mokes and head to Finca La Gloria! The day couldn't have been more perfectly thought out and planned, the journey there was stunning, across the Andalucian countryside and the Finca itself is very special, highly curated, the food was devine, wine was flowing (for the non drivers) and the sustainsable farming was so interesting to learn about. I will definitely come back with a group of friends again to rent out the Finca for a weekend! Tom and Juliana couldn't have been better guides, the whole experience itself was so well curated and there is just something so fun about driving through the countryside in a mini Moke - one for the books - thank you so much to The Jolly Mile! <3
Had a fun and informative ride around Castellar. Tom was fun and made it a good time overall.
Wicked day in the no smoke!!! No better way to see Sotogrande… thanks to Tom for being so accommodating and for being super responsive. 100% will be booking again very soon.
We reserved a Moke the same day and drove down from Marbella to visit Sotogrande. Tom was professional and knowledgeable about the area. He checked us in, showed us around the car, and even gave us a map of some of the main areas with recommendations. We had 6 and 8 year old boys with us and everyone gave the day trip a thumbs up. We would absolutely rent again!
Amazing experience with Jolly Mile! Check in and check out of the car was seemless. Thomas made everything super easy and we got some amazing wedding shots! Would highly recommend hiring a Moke even if it is for photography alone.
Pilates Studio Sotogrande
10. Pilates Studio Sotogrande
3.7
(9)
Pilates studio
Spas & Wellness
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Yovanka is a phenomenal reformer Pilates instructor (and a delight as a person). The studio is spotless and absolutely stunning. Highly recommend the private classes.
I began working with Yovanka a couple month ago after having problems with my back and posture in general. She is incredibly knowledgeable about anatomy and using her varied training always finds just the right exercises for me while challenging my body. Every class is fun, well lead and a great workout! Thx!
7 years of chronic back pain has now gone. Flexibility is 100% better than before. Friendly, well organized, professional (yet humorous) Chris Hind
(Translated by Google) I adore! Yovanka has a sense of humor and I leave each time happy and in better condition than when I entered. The machines are great, well maintained and don't hurt your hands when using them. (Original) J’adore! Yovanka a de l humour et je ressors à chaque fois heureuse et en meilleur état que quand j’y suis entrée. Les machines sont super, bien entretenues et ne font pas mal aux mains à l’utilisation.
(Translated by Google) The owner, I don't know what she believes, but it bothers her that people talk in public and then a job done with clean hammer blows and with heavy machinery doesn't bother her, maybe it's a classism thing. Iker help us (Original) La dueña no se que se cree pero le molesta que se hable en la vía pública y después una obra a martillazos limpios y con maquinaria pesada no le molesta, quizás sea cosa de clasismo. Iker ayúdanos
(Translated by Google) Very bad, very expensive, very ungrateful, the owner (Original) Muy mal muy caro muy desagradesida la dueña
(Translated by Google) Not a recommendable place, I came out worse than I was, they don't know anything about Pilates, wasted money (Original) Local nada recomendable , salí peor que estaba ,no saben nada de pilates dinero malgastado
El Mercado de Levante
11. El Mercado de Levante
4.1
(224)
Market
Shopping
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Mercado situated on an exceptional place where the whole family feel good. They organise activities for the little ones during parents discover ecological, useful things to buy like clothes, candles, .... And even when you lost on purpose your bag with all your Christmas presents, like we did last week, no matter because all the people of the stands and contactperson Katrin have the perfect relationship to find and bring it back. So Go to the mercado for the nicest local presents for you, friends or family Enjoy!
Beautiful place.Nice shopping.Good restaurants…
Lovely meal and excellent service , will definitely bring my family back 🤗
Nice place to stroll on a Sunday morning !
Great for a G&T. Lots of other places to choose from to.
Very up market . Excellent food.
Quiet little local cafe.
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