Estepona News

The Municipality enhances the pest control service with additional staff and extends operations all year round
The campaign to disinsect and exterminate rats is conducted in various areas, spanning from the city center to the outskirts, and encompasses 426 kilometers of the sewer system. Estepona’s Municipality has announced that the annual campaign to disinfect and eliminate rats, aimed at eradicating rodent and insect infestations, has been reinforced by the inclusion of…

José Antonio Marina introduces his latest work ‘Preventing Addictions’ in Estepona
An event will be held on the evening of June 1 at 8 p.m. at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center in Estepona, where philosopher and educator José Antonio Marina will present his new book ‘Preventing Addictions’. The presentation will be hosted by journalist Francisco Reyero. Marina’s book sheds light on the growing issue of…

Cancelada hosts the First Night Market of Solidarity in favor of the organization Los Pasos de Noa
On Saturday, May 30th, starting at 6:30 p.m., José Vázquez square will be the venue for the I Solidarity Night Market ‘La Noche de Noa’ in Cancelada. The City Council of Estepona has announced that this event aims to raise funds for a girl suffering from ‘spinal muscular atrophy’, a genetic and degenerative disease without…

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…