Estepona, A Colourful Andalusian Beachside Town
Estepona is one of the few coastal towns that has succeeded in maintaining its charm and character as a pueblo, or village.
Notwithstanding, all the tourist facilities are here, including tasteful hotels, restaurants, shops, and leisure and cultural activities. It is located on the coast between Marbella and Sotogrande and is served by the main coast road and also the peaje (toll) road that runs between Málaga and Sotogrande.
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An Authentic Pueblo
The numerous street cafes and tapas bars still serve traditional Spanish delicacies. In the ‘Old Town’ Estepona the steep, narrow streets are pedestrianized and decorated with different colored flower pots, making it a delight for photographs.
Some striking murals have also been painted on various buildings adding color and vitality to the town centre. You will find bars and small shops in Estepona, tucked into narrow streets and squares, all very inviting and friendly. Estepona has an authentic fishing marina and leisure port at the western end, with a weekly Sunday market held here, with many stalls to browse.
There is a host of new tasteful property developments being constructed in the Estepona area, both within the town and on the surrounding hillsides. This wave of new, contemporary property – some ultra luxurious – is reflected in the new infrastructure and standards of service and hospitality within the town itself including beautifully renovated characterful houses, chic restaurants and cafés along with smart boutique hotels such as the Hotel Silken El Pilar and the Hotel Estepona Plaza in the heart of the city’s Old Town.
The New Golden Mile
The beachside between San Pedro de Alcantara and Estepona is known as The New Golden Mile and here we find a host of luxury hotels and facilities including several 4 and 5-star hotels including the Gran Hotel Elba, The Kempinski and Las Dunas. New to the fold is the recently inaugurated Ikos Resort, boasting 8 kilometres of private beach, suites with private pools and beautiful facilities.
The beauty of the such hotels and resorts is the luxury dining & spas enhance the lifestyle of the local community. Estepona has certain attractions such as the Orchid House, the Congress Centre and a renowned Equestrian Centre with performances by the famous Andalusian dancing horses.
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East of Estepona
The area is also populated with new properties, beachside and stretching up on to the hillside in El Paraíso, Paraíso Alto and La Resina – on the road to the Selwo, the Adventure Park, a safari style park featuring wild animals in a semi-natural setting. There are myriad property developments on the hillside, and a new Russian Orthodox church, while on the beachside, is replete with beach bars and restaurants, 4 and 5-star hotels, and luxury properties.
With continuous development and improvement, Estepona has become a well-rounded resort town which retains a strong Andalusian character. Sheltered by the alluring Sierra Bermeja mountains – which reflect a rich, red light at sunrise and sundown, Estepona is one of the star locations for quality of life, and price-quality ratio in the property market on the Costa del Sol.
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