Rainy Days in Estepona

Our guide to things to do on a rainy day in Estepona. It’s usually gloriously sunny in Estepona, making it possible to visit the beach, go for walks, play sports and catch the sun’s rays on a terrace or pool deck, but on those rare occasions that it is rainy there is still lots to explore and discover without leaving the municipal boundaries.

The Estepona Orchidarium

One of Estepona’s newest landmarks, the Orchidarium is a tropical oasis under glass in the midst of the town where over 5,000 plants from around the world and more than 1,300 species of orchid create a visual marvel against a backdrop of illuminated waterfalls. Entrance is free.

Visit the Orchidarium Estepona

 

Felipe VI Theatre, Estepona

The brand new theatre provides state-of-the-art facilities and modern architecture in which to enjoy concerts, dance performances and plays. Most of the content is in Spanish, but it’s a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture and language.

The Felipe VI Theatre

 

Estepona Flamenco shows

It doesn’t get more Andalusian than flamenco, and Estepona is a great setting to watch a spirited live performance or participate in a workshop for children and adults. You can choose from dance, singing and guitar lessons or simply watch the professionals at work. Search online for the Peña Flamenca de Estepona.

 

Totem Ceramics, Estepona

Adults and youngsters alike will enjoy getting their hands dirty and learning how to throw clay at the wheel and create all manner of abstract and practical pottery. At Totem you can learn fun techniques such as texture and design, firing and glazing.

Totem Ceramics

 

Spa relaxation in Estepona 

A rainy day on the Costa del Sol is perhaps the ideal moment to indulge in some pampering health and beauty treatment at the luxurious spas of the The Marriot Estepona Spa or that of the Kempinski.

 

Estepona Plaza de Toros Museum

The charming little bullring in Estepona is bigger than it looks – it houses three museums, including a bullfighting museum, the local museum focusing on the town’s agricultural past, and a fossil museum built around four-million year old dinosaur bones found in the region. There is also a collection of memorabilia commemorating the concerts held at the bullring over the years.

Bullring Museum

 

Estepona Marina

The picturesque marina offers a variety of restaurants, bars and cafés where you can shelter from the rain. Once the weather clears, this is a scenic spot to go for a walk along the berths and neighbouring beaches.

Visit the port

 

FOR THE KIDS

Costa Jump, Estepona

This indoor trampoline park is just the place to take children that need to burn off some excess energy. You can watch them scooting around playing games such as Jump Basketball as you relax with a drink.

Costa Jump

 

Kids Kingdom, Estepona

Another indoor play park that offers a ball pool and slides, complete with bilingual staff and areas dedicated to babies, toddlers and slightly older children. This little kids’ paradise also caters for birthday parties, which they will help you with the organisation.

Kids Kingdom

 

Mundo Mania, Estepona

Mundo Mania is an after school club with a soft play area for primary school aged children and sports facilities such as tennis, air hockey, table football and swimming for teenagers. It also offers mother and baby coffee mornings and a café bar for parents.

Mundo Mania

 

Petting zoo, Castellar

Ok, the petting zoo in Castellar is a half-hour drive westwards of Estepona, but it is well worth visiting. The animals are largely rescued from illegal smugglers or are recovering from injury or abuse. Perhaps more suited to cloudy rather than rainy days, the petting zoo allows you to meet and touch the smaller animals.

Visit the Zoo