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ESTEPONA GENERAL INFORMATION

WHAT'ON IN ESTEPONA AT THE MOMENT

Communications Estepona

Estepona By Road The N-340 (Duel carriageway) and the E-15 (Motorway) cross the municipality running parallel to the coast for more than 21 Km. A regular bus service connects with all the centres of interest of the Costa del Sol, cities of Andalusia and Madrid.
Estepona By Train.More or less inmpossible. The nearest main line train stations are those of Algeciras which is 50 Km away and Malaga. A local train service is available from Malaga International Airport to Fuengirola 53 Km away. Then you have tu use the local bus service.
By Air. Malaga International Airport lies 70 Km. away with regular flights to and from all the main destinations in the world. Gibraltar airport is situated only 45 Km away.
By Boat.The excellent installations of Estepona Marina can harbour most yachts and boats. The international port of Algeciras is 50 Km. away, with a ferry line to Morocco and also continents. The International Port of Algeciras is 50 Km away, from where passages are available to North Africa.

History

The most ancient remains found in Estepona date back several thousands of years into the past, into prehistory, the Neolithic, the Copper and the Bronze Age. Amongst the numerous Phoenician and Roman settlements, the ruins on the Guadalmansa Estuary are particularly noteworthy and might belong to the Roman town of Salduba. The town of Estebbuna, the forerunner of the current Estepona, was founded in the 10 Century during the reign of splendour of the Caliphate of Cordoba.

Monuments of Estepona

El Nicio Castle.The ruins of a 9th Century fortress, from which the walls and several towers remain.
The Clock Tower.The tower dates back to the Arab period during which it was the minaret of a mosque.
The Watchtowers.Distributed along the length of Estepona's 21 kilometres of coast, there 7 Watchtowers of Muslim and Castilian origin, testimony to a method of defence which lasted well into the 19 th Century.
The Ruins of the Castle of Saint Louis. The ruins are remaining of the Castle built on the orders of the Catholic Kings at the beginning of the 16 th Century.
The Church of Our Lady of Redemption. Built in the 18 Century, the church was originally a tertiary Franciscan monastery.
The House of the Marquees of Mondéjar.Built during the 18 Century. An interesting example of aristocratic architecture.
The Bullring. Opened in 1972, its asymmetric design by the architect Juan Mora Urbano, makes this bullring the only one of its kind.

 

Museums of Estepona

The Museum of Archaeology.Located in the unique setting of the Estepona Bullring.
The Maritime and Country Museum.The Museum is located at the Estepona Bullring.
The Museum of Palaeontology.The Museum of Palaeontology is located in the Plaza de los Misioneros", next to the Church of Our Lady of Redemption.
The Bullfighting Museum.Bullfighters in Spain.

 

Installations Estepona

Marina. Number of berths: 442 - Total mooring capacity: 900 - Depth:6 m. - Technical Services: water, electricity, fuel, ramp, mechanic workshop, docks, crane, chandlery. Fishing Area: where Estepona´s fishing fleet moors. Docks, ice factory, fish market and auxiliary workshops.
The Bullring.Designed by Juan Mora Urbano; its elliptical arena and unique design make. Bullfighting, the national festival, finds its most important representations in Andalusia. The Bullring of Estepona has been the scene of many glorious and exciting afternoons. Also used as a venue for musical and this an unusual bullring. Folkloric shows.

Estepona beaches

The Estepona coastline, shallow and sandy, extends over more than 21 Km. Offering a succession of beaches with different degrees of usage and popularity according to the area. The Rada Beach, located in front of the town, has all services: restaurants, showers, lifeguards,etc. Awarded with the Blue Flag, it is the largest and most popular. The Cristo Beach forms a charming cove, and is ideal for any time of the year, being sheltered from the winds. The La Galera and Bahía Dorada are distinguished by the beauty of the rocky areas with cliffs forming enchanting coastal landscapes. The Beach of Costa Natura, first nudist beach of the Costa del Sol, offers a very popular alternative among the naturists of the whole of Europe.
The following is a list of each of the beaches indicating the length of the coastline each case. Del Cristo: 680 m.
La Rada: 2.630 m.
Punta de la Plata: 2.220 m
Punta Pinillo: 1.290 m.
Del Castor: 2.040 m.
La Galera: 960 m.
Bahia Dorada: 1.120 m.
Arroyo Vaquero: 585 m.
Costa Natura: 400 m. Nudist beach
Guadalobon: 1.860 m.
Bella: 1.220 m.
Guadalmansa: 1.370 m.
Del Saladillo: 2.630 m.
Casasola: 910 m.
La Atalaya: 1.070 m.

 

Selwo Safari Park

It covers an area of 100 ha, where almost 2,000 species of animals live in almost complete freedom. The Park also has wildlife teaching facilities, supporting educational and environmental awareness.

The Costa del Sol Equestrian Art School of Estepona

For the horse rider, Estepona is home to the Costa del Sol Equestrian Art School, where the purest form of Andalusia dressage can be enjoyed at the Centre's horse show.

The nature in the surroundings of Estepona

Sierra Bermeja (1,449 m) dominates the mountainous landscape enfolding Estepona with its imposing presence. Its summit is reached through exuberant forests of pinsapo fir trees, sweet chestnuts, pines and other indigenous species of flora of this spectacularly beautiful nature reserve. Deer, wild boar, mountain goats and a great number of smaller mammals, indigenous and migratory birds find their haven in this habitat. The keen naturalist may enjoy day trips along footpaths leading to places of inspiring beauty. Pedregales Park offers spectacular views of the coast of Africa and Gibraltar.

 

 

Marine Ecotourism

The Straits of Gibraltar are a geographic funnel where the Atlantic and the Mediterranean meet and mix, producing a number of different currents and phenomena which are worthy of observation. It is the dynamic movement of these currents which gives rise to the incredible biological wealth in both abundance and diversity, in an area which many species depend on for food, reproduction and development.

Estepona - Special Events

Carnivals: 2nd week of February
Spanish film week
Terror film week
Easter Week: March-April : religious processions organised by the local brotherhoods.
Saint Isidro the Farmer:15th May
Evening of 23rd June: Shrines and mannequins are consumed by flames in different parts of the town.
The Town's Main Fair and Festivities: 1st or 2nd week of July
Virgen del Carmen: 16 th July
Tourist Day: numerous events are organised for the enjoyment of the visitors.

EStepona Cuisine

Due to it is geographical location, Estepona's cuisine is distinguished within the traditional offer of Andalusia with a clear preference for fresh sea products. Dotted all along the municipal area, a large number of restaurants provide the most popular types of cuisine, both national and international.

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