Estepona Costa del Sol, Spain

Estepona, Costa del Sol, Spain

Estepona Marina. Photo by __Lolo__

Description of Estepona

The old town of Estepona dates back to Roman and Moorish times. Well worth a visit is the clock tower, the Los Remedios church and the Mercado Municipal, a covered fruit, vegetable and fresh fish market. On the outskirts of the town is an unusual asymmetrical bullring which hosts shows and concerts.

You’re more likely to pass the time of day over tapas with local people than to run into hordes of tourists, although it is becoming increasingly popular, particularly with golfers. There are sights to see – the clock tower, Los Remedios Church – and chic restaurants and bars around the harbour to sample.

Estepona Location

• The Costa del Sol's ( The Sun Coast's) most westerly resort
• Estepona lies more than half way along the coastline to Gibraltar from Malaga airport, and a 45 minute drive to Gibraltar
• 25 kilometres west of Marbella.

Estepona Malaga airport Transfer time

• About 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes for package holidays

Dolphin Watching Sailboat Cruise with Drink

Description of Dolphin Watching Sailboat Cruise

• Enjoy the views or the coast of Estepona Baywith it's caves and the sight ot the dramatic majestic  dolphins from the Veleros Intrépido sailboat
• 2 hour cruise includes a soft drink, beer, or wine.
• Stop for swimming, weather permiting, in a beautiful location, so bring swimming costume & skelling gear.
• The captain is very good at finding where the dolphins are usually active thus increasing your chances of seeing them.

Video of Dolphin Watching

Location of Dolphin Watching Sailboat Cruise

• From Estepona Marina
• Meet at the gate of Pontoon 6 on Puerto de Estepona. Look out for a red flag. You will then board the Intrépido sailboat. Check this location win your booking confirmation document.
• There are nearby restaurants & cafes if you arrive early

Maritime tour - Dolphin watching - Groups or VIP

Description of Maritime tour - Dolphin watching

• Enjoy the views or the coast of Estepona Bay with it's caves and the sight ot the dramatic majestic  dolphins La Martingala Maritime Excursions motor cruiser
• 2 hour cruise
• Drinks and snacks on board/ Champagne
• The captain is very good at finding where the dolphins are usually active thus increasing your chances of seeing them.

Location of Maritime tour - Dolphin watching

• From Estepona Marina
• Dock number 5 of the Port of Estepona

Click Photo. below to Book Or More Information.

Estepona Beaches

Estepona is well known for it's stunning 21 kilometres of glorious beaches.

La Rada Beach

• La Rada Beach is a large beach being 2.5 km in length, and located right in the centre of Estepona. It's location and golden sand makes it the most popular of the beaches.
• The beach is backed by a modern spledid promenade with all the usual beach bars and restaurants that one is accustamed too in a popular resort.

El Cristo Beach Estepona

• Estepona El Cristo Beach is a small beach located to the west of the Marina
• Just ouside of the town in a nice sheltered cove, ideal for children. There are 2 beach bars in the cove. the beach consist of a mix of sand & stones

El Padron beach

• El Padron stony beach is located a few kiometres east of Estepona, is very popular. The beach has a large car park & 2 beach bars+
• The river Rio del Padron runs through the beach sometines stuggling to reach the sea as it perculates through the sand
• Backed by 2 beach Club & Restaurant, some large hotels, and the
  Padrón watch tower built in the 16th century as a defence against pirates who would capture the locals to be sold as slaves.

Playa del Cristo

• West of the Marina
• The beach 2 beach bars
• Good for Families

Estepona Attractions

Attractions & Top Great Things to Do In Estepona

Selwo Aventura Animal park

Location of Selwo Aventura

• 6.5km from Estapeno historic centre
• Avda. Parque Selwo, s/n. Autovía A7 km 162.5 29680 Estepona, Málaga   Telefono: 902 19 04 82

How to get to Selwo Aventura

By Car

• GPS navigator of your car or cell phone. 36º 27' 46.19 "N -5º 05' 08.43"
• Car Park available

By Selwo Aventura Bus

• The Selwo Aventura Bus runs on Wednesday and Fridays.
• It is only available from the dedicated bus stops in Northern Costa Brava Resorts.
• Not available from Estepona
• A reservation must be made by calling (+34) 951 560 342 or (+34) 952 577 773, or by email.

By Public Buses Avanza Grupo

• The bus route runs along the A7 Coastal Main Highway buses.
  • L-79 Marbella-Estepona bus.
  • L-302 Malaga-Estepona bus.
• Then it's a 1.5mile walk uphill.
• The stop is named Selwo Adventure, but it is  a long walk away

By Taxi

• Best option from Estepona

Los Remedios Church (Nuestra Señora de Los Remedios)

Church Los Remedios Estepona. Photo by Luzzyacentillo

The Los Remedios Church was erected in the 18^th century as a Franciscan monastery, and built in localstone that is iron ore rich. A close examination andyou can see the iron ore.

Located near to the San Francisco Square (Plaza)

Estepona Marina

Estepona marina

• Estepona Marina is located to the west of La Rada Beach and has over 400 berths for boats.
• Plenty of Restaurants & Bars

Estepona Clock Tower

Clock Tower Estepona. Photo by Panarria

Estepona Lighthouse

Estepona Lighthouse. Photo by Luzzyacentillo

St Louis Castle Estepona

St Louis Castle Estepona. Photo by Luzzyacentillo

EsteponaTown Hall

Estepona Town Hall. Photo by Luzzyacentillo

Estepona Shopping

• You'll find that the majority of shops in Estepona are clustered around the centre of the resort.
• Stores sell regional crafts, including leather goods, while the town's elegant boutiques stock a range of stylish fashions and designer labels.

Abastos Market

Abastos Market Estepona. Photo by Luzzyacentillo

Abastos Municipal Market a Municiple Market, like mostMuniciple Markets it sells fresh food - fish, fruit, meat & vegetables.

Located in Calle Villa at the side of the Town Hall.

Market

Besides the fresh food it also sells houshold goods & clothing'

Located on spare ground in Avenida Juan Carlos.

Tourist Market

Typical Tourist Market with local (and not local) arts & crafts, gifts, trinkets, jewellery, DVDs, CDs etc.

Located at Estepona Marina  on Sunday Mornings.

Flea Market

A wide variety of goods including second hand which can include Antiques & collectibles items.

Located at the Bull ring on Sunday Morningsand early afternoon.

Estepona Nightlife

As a town, Estepona remains less influenced by tourists and so most people while away their evenings over a glass of wine and a good meal. However, the Puerto Deportivo area for a great night out. For some star spotting and some glitz, head up the coast to trendy Puerto Banus and chic Marbella.

Estepona Restaurants

There is an excellent choice of eateries in Estepona.

• Try the trendier cafes and restaurants which circle the harbour area.
• Traditional tapas restaurants are located in the town centre.

Nearby places to visit

Lighthouse

Benahavis

• Benahavis is a picturesque Spanish village that must be seen & only 10 minutes drive from Estepona

Gibraltar

• Enjoy a day tour to The Rock of Gibraltar with it's many attractions and the famous Barbary Apes.

Marbella

The Millionairs resort

Post Offices

Main Post Office.  Paseo Maritimo, s / n, 29680 Estepona, Malaga, 

Post Office.  Charity Street, 27, 29000 Estepona, Malaga, Spain

See Location of Post Offices on our Estepona Map

Estepona Airports

The nearest airport is Gibraltar Airport 45 Kilometres. In the past there have been disputes between the Spanish & British goverments that have led to the border being closed.

The next nearest airport is Malaga 80 kilometres

For those travelling by car there are 2 motorway routes

A7 autovía.

AP 7 autopista, which is a Toll Road, better quality road with longer smoother curves & also bypasses towns such as Marbella. Tolls vary.

Estepona Bars & Restaurants

Estepona Marina Nightlife. Photo by __Lolo__

There are plenty of good bars & restaurants in Estepona

Estepona Buses

Estepona Bus Station

• Location ext door to the Exhibition and Congress Centre on Avenida del Litoral 

Bus Companies

Avanza Buses Many regions in Spain & also to Lisbon in Portugal

Autocaresricardo.com L2 to Mar y Monte(isdabe)

Estepona Railway Station

There is no railway station at Estepona. The nearest ones are 25 kilometres (as the crow flies, about double that by twisting mountain roads) at Gaucin (El Colmenar), San Pablo & Jimena de la Frontera stations on the Granada - Algecias Line.

Renfe  |   Andalusia Rail Map

Official Tourist Information Office

Oficina De Turismo, Avda San Lorenzo, 1
Estepona
Málaga
29680