SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort ranks No. 6 in the “Best Resorts in Rest of Europe” category
SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort has been recognised as one of Europe’s leading resorts in the Condé Nast Traveller 2026 Readers’Choice Awards, ranking No. 6 in the Best Resorts in Rest of Europe category.
The prestigious annual awards are based on the experiences and opinions of Condé Nast Traveller readers. This year, more than 296,000readers across the United Kingdom shared their travel experiences from around the world, highlighting the hotels, resorts, cities,destinations and travel brands they most look forward to returning to.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are among the travel industry’s longest-running and most respected accolades, making the recognition asignificant milestone for SO/ Sotogrande and reinforcing its position as one of the leading luxury resorts in Southern Europe.
Stéphane Menou, General Manager of SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort, said:
“We are incredibly proud to see SO/ Sotogrande recognised by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller. What makes this awardparticularly meaningful is that it reflects the experiences of the guests who have stayed with us, as well as the passion anddedication of our entire team.
“More than a place to stay, SO/ Sotogrande invites guests to slow down, reconnect and embrace the Mediterranean Art of Living at its most refined. We bring a bold, contemporary approach to luxury hospitality in one of Southern Europe’s mostexclusive destinations, creating an experience that brings together wellness, gastronomy, sport and culture with anunmistakable sense of place and style.”
A luxury resort inspired by the Sotogrande lifestyle
Set between the Mediterranean Sea and the Andalusian countryside, SO/ Sotogrande Spa & Golf Resort combines contemporary designwith the character of a traditional Andalusian cortijo. Open spaces, landscaped gardens and views across the surrounding countryside createa resort experience closely connected to its natural setting.
Wellness is at the heart of the experience, with a 3,500-square-metre Spa & Wellness Club dedicated to relaxation, fitness and wellbeing.Guests can also discover the resort’s four restaurants and bars, where local Andalusian produce and Mediterranean flavours take centrestage.
For golf enthusiasts, The Alto Club & Academy by Suzann Pettersen brings a new approach to the game, combining golf, lifestyle andworld-class coaching within the resort.
Beyond the hotel, guests can experience the wider Sotogrande lifestyle, from the marina and Mediterranean coastline to outdoor activitiesand some of the destination’s signature sporting experiences, including golf, polo, sailing and e-biking.
The resort is designed around a more relaxed rhythm of travel, offering guests the opportunity to reconnect with nature while enjoying thedistinctive lifestyle that has made Sotogrande one of Southern Spain’s most exclusive destinations.
Among the best resorts in Europe
Ranking No. 6 in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards further strengthens SO/ Sotogrande’s position among Europe’sleading luxury resorts and reflects the team’s continued commitment to creating distinctive and memorable guest experiences.
The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveller’s website and will also be celebrated in the magazine’sNovember issue.