Estepona Local

Elvira Lindo, ‘El Hormiguero’, Abraham Boba and the art of Manuel León shine in the Autumn lineup at the Library of Contemporary Cultures

The Library of Contemporary Cultures in the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center will host a series of activities this fall, including workshops, conferences, book presentations, and recitals. Registration for these events is free of charge until full capacity is reached by emailing bcc@estepona.es. The newly renovated Terraza Street has become a prominent cultural center, showcasing…

Estepona City Council Honored for Promoting Social Inclusion of Foreign Residents

The Estepona City Council has been awarded the prestigious Joan Hunt prize by the Provincial Council of Malaga and the CUDECA Foundation for their ‘Sharing Cultures’ initiative. This program, launched last year, aims to foster cultural exchange among the 135 nationalities residing in the city. Mayor José María García Urbano expressed gratitude for the recognition,…

Estepona’s Municipal Budget for 2026 Approved with Record Investments and Major IBI Reduction

The Plenary session of Estepona’s City Council has given the green light to the initial approval of the budget for 2026, amounting to 132 million euros. This budget marks a significant milestone with historic levels of investments and a substantial decrease in the Real Estate Tax (IBI), making it the largest tax cut in the…

Art showcase ‘Quantum’ by artist Marta Zaragoza at Casa de Las Tejerinas

The public can visit the exhibition from October 2 to 15, with free entry. Estepona Town Hall has announced that Room 1 of Casa de Las Tejerinas, situated in Plaza de las Flores, will be showcasing ‘Quantum’ by artist Marta Zaragoza from October 2 to 15. The new artistic creation by the Madrid-based artist from…

Art exhibition by Wendy Tong titled ‘The spirit of the cork oak forests’ at Casa de Las Tejerinas

The exhibition of paintings by Wendy Tong, ‘The spirit of the cork oak forests’, will be on display to the public from October 2 to 15, with free admission. The Town Hall of Estepona announces that Room 2 of Casa de Las Tejerinas, situated in Plaza de las Flores, will be showcasing the artwork from…

Workshop on Flamenco Dance with Alberto Sellés at Estepona Town Hall

The Municipality of Estepona is organizing a workshop on flamenco dance with Alberto Sellés, a promising young dancer in the current flamenco scene. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place on October 3 at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center. This workshop is part of the Library of Contemporary…

Argentinian Ariel Magnus wins the 4th Novel Prize of Estepona with ‘Lying the truth’

The IV Novel Prize City of Estepona has been won by the Argentine author Ariel Magnus with his work ‘Lying the truth’. The contest, organized by the Estepona City Council and the Manuel Alcántara Foundation, awards a prize of 25,000 euros and the winning novel will be published by Pre-Textos. The decision was announced at…

Estepona City Council boosts investment in home assistance to 5 million euros to reach a record number of over 800 beneficiaries

In the upcoming year, the municipal budget will include the largest allocation ever made to individuals with varying degrees of dependency or vulnerability. The Council is taking on the funding of significant enhancements to the service, offering more care hours and technical support beyond the required minimum. Estepona City Council is taking a significant step…

Philosophical Reading and Conversation Club Launching in Estepona

Starting in October, the Estepona City Council will introduce a new reading and conversation club dedicated to philosophy at the Municipal Library’s ‘María Zambrano’ room. The aim of this initiative is to foster critical thinking and dialogue in today’s society. Led by expert Anthony Carroll, the monthly group will kick off on October 1 at…

CAB Estepona triumphs in Women’s Basketball Andalusia Cup in front of home crowd

The team from Estepona emerged victorious in the Women’s Andalusia Cup thanks to a strong performance in the final quarter, fueled by the enthusiastic La Lobilla crowd. Despite being plagued by injuries and having only seven players in rotation, the team managed to secure the championship trophy at the Polideportivo La Lobilla. The tournament featured…