Estepona Local
Estepona City Council fined 1.2 million euros for irregularities in urban development agreement under PSOE government
The urban development agreement signed in 2005, which required a modification of the General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) of the municipality, was never implemented due to violations of town planning laws. The amounts paid by the company, totaling 1,225,242.99 euros, were used by the socialist government to cover current expenses, including the salaries of municipal…
Estepona City Council hosts an event to promote career opportunities in the hospitality industry
The municipal delegation of Social Services and Social Integration in Estepona has organized an event on May 7 to explore the potential for professional growth in the hotel sector, both locally and globally. The event, held at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos, will feature a conference by Pedro Hidalgo, the director of Human Resources…
Learning to start a business in social media: Insights from Malaga translator María Speaks English
The City Council of Estepona is hosting a talk on ‘How to start a business in social networks’ at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center. The event will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 12:00 to 13:00 hours. Julia Simón, the councilor of the Youth area, mentioned that this talk is part of the…
Estepona City Council presents the 5th Outdoor Speed Painting Competition ‘Estepona, Jewel of the Costa del Sol’
In a span of around four hours, artists will need to create a picturesque piece showcasing landscapes or charming corners of the city. A panel of esteemed individuals will select the two winning artworks, with prizes of 600 and 300 euros, respectively. The Estepona City Council has announced that the 5th Outdoor Speed Painting Competition…
Approval of Naming a Public Space in Estepona after the Spanish Legion
The dedication of a public space in Estepona to the Spanish Legion has been approved by the City Council in the recent Plenary session. This decision highlights the commitment of this military force, both in national crisis situations and in international peacekeeping missions. Since its establishment in 1920, the Spanish Legion has been recognized for…
The Coastal Corridor Extension Project in Matas Verdes Area: City Council Contract Awarded
The winner of the public tender has proposed a 26% price reduction and plans to complete the project within three months. The Estepona City Council has granted the contract for the expansion of the coastal corridor, which will stretch through the eastern part of the municipality, specifically in the vicinity of Playa Baños-Matas Verdes. Several…
Estepona City Hall Enhances Felipe VI Theater Auditorium Stage
Today marks the beginning of the renovation of the black chamber’s curtain and the installation of a new front curtain. Estepona’s City Council is currently undertaking improvements in the Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI. The ongoing works include the refurbishment of the black chamber’s curtains and the installation of a new embouchure backdrop. These new curtains…
The City Council seeks permission from Coastal Demarcation for beach stabilization projects
A new letter has been sent by the councilor to express the Consistory’s willingness and means to start procedures to defend the coastline due to lack of planning by the central government. Estepona’s mayor, José María García Urbano, has written to the Coastal Demarcation Andalucía Mediterranean, an agency under the Central Government, asking for authorization…
Estepona City Council launches ‘Book Exchange Spaces’ to promote reading and book sharing
A dozen wooden houses have been set up by the Consistory in various areas of Estepona and its suburbs for book lovers to exchange or donate books. The City Council of Estepona has announced the creation of a Network of ‘Free Book Spaces’ in order to encourage reading by fostering the sharing of literary works….
Estepona City Council plans a series of events to celebrate the Day of International Residents
On Saturday, April 26, from 12.00 to 20.00 hours, the celebration will take place at Calvario Park. More than twenty stands from different countries will showcase their gastronomy, crafts, and traditions. The goal of this annual event is to promote unity and cultural exchange among the diverse community of Estepona. Attendees will have the chance…