estepona

Estepona

Located between the mountains and the sea, Estepona is another of the Costa del Sol's great bastions. Its beaches and marina offer the visitor the chance to enjoy nautical pursuits.

The mountains, famed for the presence of forests of Spanish fir, have been declared a Nature Reserve. The town itself boasts monuments of great significance, such as the Virgen de los Remedios Parish Church, the Clock Tower and the ruined walls of the 15th-century castle. Selwo Theme Park is a must for safari lovers and is recommended for all ages. The school of Equestrian Arts is another example of the interesting recreational opportunities Estepona has to offer.

Authentic charm and charachter

With an overall population of 37,000, the "old town", as it's known, is quite a hive of activity. Estepona is one of the few coastal towns, that, whilst providing tourist facilities, maintains it's original charm and character. The numerous street cafes and tapas bars still serve authentic Spanish delicacies. The hilly, cobbled, very narrow streets are more used by horses than cars. You'll find unusual shops and bodegas where you'd least expect them, very inviting ,very friendly and very cheap!.

Its essential economic sources were for years, the fishing, agriculture and cattle, and even today, remain some of those economic factors, though tourism has become the main one, due to its wonderful climate, well kept beaches, such as La Rada and Cristo Beach, and an extraordinary tourist offer, which comprise from golf courses and pleasure crafts harbour to its fantastic hotels and restaurants, as well as urbanizations, houses and villas complexes, making Estepona the chosen city of thousands of tourists every year, and the elected place of fixed residence for many of them. Fishermen boats in Estepona

Local Food

The gastronomy is, of course, affected by its maritime environment enriched by its tasty vegetables, so it is easy to find the savoury grilled sardines (espetos) with the varying of the Moorish style, salmorejo, anchovies salad, grilled pimientos salad, tomato soup, and many more different plates. Its excellent shops, kept by professionals of high category, and the special amicability of this town towards its visitors, make Estepona a marvellous election for the most particular tourist.

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