Costa del Sol Info Archive

Ferias and Holidays

Unlike in England, Spain recognises Saint´s Days and each town and municipality has it´s own day to celebrate. There are also a few days when the town has one big party (“feria”) and the atmosphere is incredible. Ronda Ronda´s Festival of Pedro Romero occurs within the first week of September every year and includes a [...]

Culture in Inland Andalucía

Despite not being as well known for its night-life as the coastal towns are, there is plenty of history, culture and museums that are definitely worth visiting more than once. Ronda in particular has its amazing gorge, the mines which will take you to the bottom of the gorge itself, wonderful shops selling Arabic goods, [...]

Inland Andalucía Info

Weather and Climate Inland Andalucía generally experiences weather more varied than the weather of coastal town such as Marbella and Estepona due to being higher in altitude and more exposed. The winters are generally colder with more rain and the summers hotter as these inland towns do not experience the coastal breezes. However, the weather [...]

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Furnishing your home

We offer a comprehensive range of services for clients looking to furnish their property. Our services include: Standard furniture packages for all sizes and types of property Buy to let furniture packages and advice Kitchen packs Interior design service The Interior design service is designed for clients of all budgets, tastes and requirements. We have [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Schools in Benahavís

Benahavís has a couple of schools; there is a nursery that caters for children up to the age of 4 and a primary school for children between the ages of 5 and 13. For the elder children, a bus is provided to take them to and from school in San Pedro. Details are as follows: [...]