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Costa del Sol

Estepona

With an overall population of 37,000, the 'old town', as it is known, is a bustling and atmospheric centre. Estepona is one of the few coastal towns that has succeeded in maintaining its pueblo charm and character, despite the onslaught of tourism.

Notwithstanding, all the tourist facilities are here, including hotels, restaurants, leisure and cultural activities, and shops.

The flipside is that the numerous street cafés and tapas bars still serve traditional Spanish delicacies and the steep, cobbled, narrow streets seem more suited to horses than cars. You'll also find unusual shops and bodegas in Estepona, where you'd least expect them, all very inviting, very friendly - and very cheap!

A fine promenade lined by palm trees and garlanded with flowers, runs the length of the town which was rewarded a national price for beauty by the Minister of Information and Tourism.

Down at the harbour, fish is auctioned daily on the quayside: brill, hake, sandpiper, swordfish, lobster, octopus, etc…

Estepona understands the importance of preserving its Andalucían character. Most of the buildings date back to the last century and the town is a maze of unexceptional, side streets, squares and pretty patios.