Estepona Local

Estepona’s Mayor Collaborates with Paraguay’s Consul on Enhancing Community Participation

A productive meeting was conducted to strategize actions that will enhance the involvement of the Paraguayan community in Estepona. The Mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, met with the Consul General of Paraguay in Malaga, María Soledad Saldívar, to develop initiatives that will further engage the Paraguayan residents in the city. Also present at…

Andalusian Masters Championship of Outdoor Athletics in Estepona

Taking place on May 30 and 31 at the Municipal Athletics Stadium, Estepona will host the prestigious Andalusian Masters Championship in Outdoor Athletics. The event was officially presented today by the City Council of Estepona, with the participation of councilman Luis Gil and the president of the Andalusian Athletics Federation, Enrique Lopez Cuenca. Estepona is…

City Council organizes a health-promoting walk to mark World No Tobacco Day

The healthy walk titled ‘Unmasking the appeal: Counteracting nicotine and tobacco addiction’ is scheduled for Friday, May 29. Additionally, an information table and workshops on physical activity and music therapy will be available in El Paseillo. Maria Aguilar and Lorenzo Guerra, along with representatives from Estepona West and La Lobilla health centers, presented the program…

Estepona Municipality Expands Nesting Boxes for Bats and Nocturnal Birds of Prey

An environmental education activity was carried out by the Estepona City Council today with students from CEIP Federico García Lorca, focusing on installing nest boxes for bats and small nocturnal raptors like the scops owl in various areas of the municipality. Working in collaboration with the naturalist group ‘Grunsber’, approximately 150 nest boxes will be…

Presentation of ‘Sofia and the Mystery of the Sky’ at the Library of Contemporary Cultures

Esther Ráez has written a book aimed at explaining death, absence, and mourning to primary school children. The Estepona City Council has announced that this Thursday, May 28, the Library of Contemporary Cultures at Mirador El Carmen will host the presentation of ‘Sofia and the mystery of heaven’ by Esther Ráez. This cultural initiative targets…

Over 120 participants join the inaugural phase of the ‘Sensory Blue Ocean’ program for seniors and vulnerable groups

Conducted in April and May by Pesca y Turismo Azul, the program aims to enhance the quality of life of participants through cognitive stimulation using virtual reality. The next phase is scheduled to commence in September. Estepona City Council revealed that more than 120 individuals engaged in the ‘Sensory Blue Ocean – Navigating between Sensations…

Javier Roa from Cádiz wins Top Prize in Young Performers Competition

The VIII Young Performers Competition, backed by Estepona City Council, is designed to assist talented musicians under 14 years old. Estepona’s Mayor, José María García Urbano, has honored 13-year-old saxophonist Javier Roa Alcázar with the top award in the VIII National Competition for Young Performers, organized by the Musical Association ‘Gradus ad Parnassum’ and supported…

Unveiling of the Fair and Festivities 2026 poster by Marta Bernad

Inspired by the sunrise over the Mediterranean, the artwork titled ‘When the sea dances’ was unveiled today by the mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, and the artist Marta Bernad. The upcoming Fair and Festivities 2026 will take place from July 7 to 12. The poster captures the essence of Estepona, symbolizing the city’s…

Estepona City Council Offers Two Plots for 199 Subsidized Housing Units in Camino de Cortes Norte

The local government will prioritize the lowest final price as the main criteria for awarding these homes to buyers. In addition, the Municipal Plenary recently approved granting a construction license for an additional 117 subsidized housing units in the Camino de Cortes area. Estepona City Council has announced the tender for two municipal plots to…

Authorization granted to the Municipality to enhance accessibility of the pedestrian bridge between El Paraíso and Benamara

The local government will cover the expenses for the improvements aimed at making the elevated crosswalk between the residential areas ‘El Paraíso’ and ‘Benamara’ more user-friendly. The Estepona City Council has received approval from the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to carry out the necessary works. Deputy mayor Ana Velasco from the Department of…