Estepona Local

Approval of Municipal Plots for Building Affordable Housing in Estepona

The decision to offer the central government six municipal plots in Estepona for the construction of 109 subsidized housing units has been unanimously approved by the Corporation’s Plenary. This initiative complements other municipal efforts, including the construction of 1,200 affordable housing units in the near future. The proposal is a response to the recent announcement…

Estepona’s City Council Unanimously Approves Naming a Public Space after the Renowned Artist Ana Mena

Ana Mena, the talented singer and actress who was honored as Estepona’s Favorite Daughter in 2020, has established herself as one of the leading figures in the pop music scene in Spain. Estepona’s City Council unanimously agreed to dedicate a public space in the city to Ana Mena, recognizing her outstanding international success. Mayor José…

New signage at river crossings to enhance traffic safety

The municipal council has erected signs to alert and educate drivers about the presence of flood crossings in eight rivers and streams across the city. Estepona City Council has confirmed the installation of vertical signs at flood crossing points in various rivers and streams to improve road safety. These new signs aim to notify drivers…

The Municipality of Estepona implements measures to prepare the beaches for Easter

Various tasks are being carried out to ensure the beaches are ready for the holiday season, such as cleaning sandbanks, removing steps in the sand, pruning oasis, and clearing debris. The local government is pushing the central government to address the urgent need for coast stabilization works to prevent further damage. The City Council is…

Estepona’s New Floral Campaign: Enhancing the City’s Image with Over 400,000 Plants

The City Council is advancing its garden city model by exceeding 800,000 square meters of public gardens. Spring-summer planting has commenced in municipal green areas, where more than 400,000 specimens of various flowers and shrubs will be displayed. This initiative marks a significant step in the annual gardening calendar, scheduled to continue until August. Plants…

The Estepona City Council expands parking facilities near the La Lobilla health center

As part of the Neighborhood Plan launched by the Consistory to enhance all neighborhoods, the Estepona City Council is implementing a project to create additional free parking spaces near the ‘La Lobilla’ health center. This initiative, part of the Municipal Plan for Neighborhoods, involves the removal of an old disused bus stop to accommodate up…

Approval of Building Permit for 117 Subsidized Housing Units in Camino de Cortes Sur

The Vimpyca Foundation has submitted a request to the City Council for the permit needed to construct 84 residences on one parcel and 33 on another in this suburban zone. Estepona’s City Council has announced that the foundation seeks approval to begin building 117 subsidized housing units (VPO) on two plots situated in Camino de…

Sacred Music Concert by Magnum Mysterium Choir at Los Remedios Church

The upcoming concert at Los Remedios Church will feature the renowned Magnum Mysterium Choir of Estepona, led by Miguel Ángel Garrido Sánchez. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, starting at 8:30 pm. Renowned pianist Brigitta Kovács and cellist Rosa Baeza Barrag will be among the performers. Estepona Town Hall has announced that the…

Estepona City Council fights psylla pest in ficus trees with sustainable treatment

Trained operators from the Parks and Gardens delegation are administering over 2,000 injections in the trunks of more than 500 ficus trees to combat the psylla pest. The City Council of Estepona is conducting a preventive campaign to control insect pests that could harm trees in public parks and green areas. This treatment is in…

Participation of a Thousand Students in the III Urban Orienteering Race in Estepona

The III Urban School Orienteering Race in Estepona is set to welcome around a thousand primary and secondary schoolchildren on Thursday, March 19, between 09:00 and 14:00 hours, starting from the Paseo Marítimo. Estepona’s City Council has announced the upcoming event, where participants will embark on a challenge to locate beacons using a map provided…