A Brief Guide To Estepona Costa del Sol · Costa Del Sol Malaga EU

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The Costa del Sol is well known throughout the world for its stunning beaches. But if there was one location along the coast that could be said to boast the best beaches of the lot, we would have to give the prize to Estepona.

This is a real Andalucian town that makes an effort to preserve its character. The buildings are old and attractive, and you can spend hours simply wandering the town and finding a number of hidden squares and side streets. This is a town that looks after itself, and every year the town centre is completely white washed and repairs are made to welcome in the throng of visitors that arrive each summer.

Beaches

This small, delightful town has 21 kilometres of coastline to boast of, all of which is made up of beautiful white sand, offering tourists and residents alike the chance to escape from it all and find as much seclusion as they could hope for. But there is more to Estepona than its beaches, and if you visit it on holiday or if you even decide to move there, you will find plenty to keep you occupied.

Climate

Beaches are great, but they’re no good unless they have the weather to go with them. Luckily, Estepona not only boasts spectacular beaches but also provides its residents with over 300 days of sunshine throughout the year, a quite amazing figure that is a far cry from many other countries in Europe.

So whether you choose to visit Playa La Rada or Playa de Cristo, you will be able to almost guarantee that the sun will be smiling on you during your time there.

History

Estepona’s history encompasses a mixture of Roman, Phoenician and Muslim heritage. There are a number of historical sites throughout the town that bear witness to this mixed heritage, and any of these can make for a pleasant visit to find out a bit more about the town.

La Iglesia de Los Remedios is perhaps the most important site of interest, but San Luis Castle and the Clock Tower should also make it onto the list of things to see. For something a bit different you should visit the Plaza de Torros, or Bull Ring, which has a rather special elliptical design that is well worth seeing.

Bars And Restaurants

The town is more peaceful than its larger neighbour, Marbella, but that does not stop it coming with a wide variety of bars and restaurants to enjoy. You can find Mediterranean cuisine as well as typical Spanish restaurants, and many of these cater especially for al fresco dining, which with the near-constant sunshine is a year-round possibility. If you are looking for nightlife, however, you might do better heading down to one of the larger resorts, as Estepona does not really cater for this crowd.

Shopping

You will find a lot of food sold fresh in numerous small shops, and you can even get your fish almost straight off the boat at the harbour. There are also a few supermarkets for all of the essentials so you shouldn’t need to go too far to find what you are looking for. You can also find some more upmarket shops and there are plenty of craft stores to enjoy some of the artwork of the region.

Golf

Golf is one of the most popular activities in Estepona, and there are a number of good courses if you want to practice your swing. Estepona Golf Course comes with some great views over sea and is pretty near at only a mile out of the town, and the Monte Mayor Golf and Country Club is another good option.

There is also the Spectacular Flamingos golf resort which offers a choice of two 18 hole golf courses and one par 3 executive course.

Festivals

They do like a festival in Estepona, and if you visit the town throughout June and July then you can be sure to catch the party season and see how they do it down here. If you are around for the Virgen del Carmen festival or Quema de los Bigotes de San Juan, then you are in for a treat. However, the most important festival of the calendar year is the Feria, which you can enjoy in August.

Surrounding Area

If you don’t fancy going to the beach or you simply feel like a change, you can always explore the stunning mountains that are found right next to the town. These provide opportunities for both the casual walker and the adventurous hiker alike, and offer something a bit different should the urge take you to go exploring.

There are also a number of places that you could visit on a day trip all along the Costa del Sol. Head west and you will find Casares, and head east to visit the larger and more developed Marbella. Gibralta is also visible from the town and you may want to get a boat over to make a day trip as it has some great shopping to offer.

Robert writes for Alanda Homes who are established real estate agent on the Costa del Sol specializing in property for sale in Estepona as well as other parts of the Costa del Sol. Please visit www.alandahomes.com for a current list of properties.

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