Estepona - pueblo charm and character 
Estepona is a beautiful coastal town that has succeeded in maintaining its pueblo charm and character, but also succeeding in providing facilities for tourists, restaurants, leisure and cultural activities and shops. Estepona town has cobbled, narrow streets with numerous street cafes and tapas bars that serve traditional Spanish delicacies and you can of course also find your more traditional English and Irish fayre.

The Estepona Marina is a very pleasant place for a stroll and there are some excellent bars and restaurants to sample both during the day and later on at night. The port comes alive at night and there are numerous night clubs and discos for the young and energetic to enjoy.

If you enjoy shopping most of the shops are situated in the town centre on Calle Real or Calle Terraza. There is a wide variety, including boutiques, souvenir shops, delicatessens, stationers and bakeries.

Beaches
Right in the centre of Estepona and the towns most popular beach, La Rada Beach. It has a modern sea front promenade and numerous Chiringuitos (beach bars) are located throughout the seafront and serve traditional fayre, such as paella and fresh sardines, or a choice of international-style dishes.
 
To the west of the Marina is El Cristo beach which is in a delightful sheltered cove, ideal for children. Serious sunbathers will love El Cristo beach as its ideal location means longer hours of sunshine. It has a good atmosphere with music playing at two of the beach bars.

Quieter beaches can be found a few km to the east or west of the town. Try Playa del Castor just to the east, or Rio Castor at km 160.5.

Spain's first purpose built naturist complex is located to the east of the town at km 151. The complex is for members only, but temporary membership is available for touring naturists and the uninhibited curious. The beach here is, of course, open to the public and is officially classified 'naturist'.

If Estepona is the area you would like to holiday in, use the search box on the home page click here and then select 'Estepona' from the 'Select Area drop down' to see the available holiday homes in the area.