Estepona Archive
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.
Posted in Costa del Sol Info, Estepona on August 31st, 2009
The British Vice-Consul, Rosslyn Crotty, will open the session and explain the role of the Consulate
Posted in Estepona on June 2nd, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Estepona on April 29th, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Estepona on April 29th, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Estepona on April 29th, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Estepona on April 29th, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Estepona on April 29th, 2009
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 [...]
Posted in Costa del Sol Info, Costa del Sol Property News, Estepona, Marbella on April 27th, 2009
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