Puerto de la Duquesa might not be the most well know holiday resort on the Costa del Sol but the beautiful port located between two flag beaches is a great place to enjoy a relaxing break in the Spanish sun.

Unlike many some of the more mainstream Costa del Sol holiday resorts Duquesa has not been inundated with package holidaymakers, in fact other than the golf resorts the only accommodation on offer are private villas and apartments.

Despite its low key status Duquesa still has plenty to offer and has all the required amenities including a supermarket, local shops and a range of top class restaurants. There are also a handful of fashion boutiques that are worth checking out.

Duquesa has a golf club that competes with the best courses on the Costa del Sol, so golfers certainly won’t be disappointed.

Duquesa is located on the western side of the Costa del Sol but is still only a 40 minute drive from Marbella where you can find many of Costa del Sol’s popular family attractions in the surrounding area.

If you’re not planning to travel out of Duquesa there’s plenty to do locally including a variety of boat trips from the Marina and those looking for something a bit more adventurous could try scuba diving with the local Duquesa Diving company.

The local nightlife consists of a number of bars playing a good variety of music, but if you’re looking for something a little livelier Puerto Banus is a 35 minute drive away and boasts the best nightlife on the Costa del Sol.

If this little introduction to Duquesa has whetted your appetite then take a look at the Duquesa apartments available to rent directly from the owner. Many of the luxurious apartments in Duquesa offer great views, some across the Mediterranean Sea, and shared swimming pool.

Renting directly from the owner not only gives holidaymakers a more homily place to spend their holiday but also offers good savings compared to renting through a broker or travel agent who add on their own mark-up.