Estepona Archive

Port of Estepona

Experience the best of Andalusia at the Port of Estepona, on Spain’s Costa del Sol. Estepona is a tested alternative to Marbella for those who seek to buy a property in a privileged resort where good weather and sport can be enjoyed.

Open event for British citizens in Estepona on June 16th

The British Vice-Consul, Rosslyn Crotty, will open the session and explain the role of the Consulate

Schools in Estepona

There are a number of international schools in Estepona depending on your requirements and the age of your child. Most schools instruct using the Montessori System which combines the curricula of both Spanish and English.
The International School of Estepona offers private education for children between 2 and 12 years of age. Classes are small and [...]

Leisure in Estepona

Given the privileged location of Estepona close to both mountains and sea, and the readily available public transport, it does not come as a surprise that there are many things to do.
Beaches:
Primarily of course there are the renowned beaches, specifically Playa “La Rada” which is the primary beach in Estepona. It has been recognised as [...]

Healthcare in Estepona

Hospitals:
An EHC, (European Health Care) card is necessary to receive healthcare in Spain if you are just visiting, this is obtainable from the health service of your country of origin provided it is within the EU. Private doctors will not accept this card and either direct payment or an insurance policy is needed to cover [...]

Culture in Estepona

Spain is extremely rich in culture and the Costa del Sol is certainly no exception. Aside from the typical Catholic churches and quaint fishing villages, the Moorish invasion saw an explosion of architecture and art.
Estepona itself offers many interesting sites to visit some of which are listed below.
Museums:
The Municipal Museum is an archaeological museum situated [...]

Estepona Info

Weather and Climate
Due to the location of Estepona, between the Sierra Bermeja Mountains and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea; Estepona enjoys a privileged microclimate giving Estepona a mild climate all year round and over 325 days of sunshine per year. The months of June, July and August are recognised to be the hottest months [...]

Marbella Property: new opportunities in a time-tested resort

Phoenicians, Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and Christians took turns as settlers and developers of what is today the area known as Marbella. The city alternately rose and waned in importance with the passage of time and by the 1940s was a sleepy fishing village with a population of 900 inhabitants. One day, as Alonso de Hohenlohe [...]