Estepona News
Estepona: Spanish city council involved in European project for natural hazard and cyber-attack strategies
Estepona is the sole Spanish municipality taking part in a European initiative aimed at designing response strategies against natural hazards and cyber-attacks. Known as the ECHO initiative, it brings together 26 organizations from across the EU to establish a unified response system. The project focuses on addressing various risks, including climate change, infrastructure failures, and…
Estepona launches the series of book presentations ‘Sofia and the enigma of the heavens’ to help children deal with loss
The cultural project ‘Sofia and the mystery of heaven’ will kick off in Estepona this Thursday, February 5, at 8 p.m. at the Library of Contemporary Cultures. This initiative, designed for primary school students, aims to tackle the sensitive topics of death, absence, and grief in a respectful and constructive manner. The City Council of…
Safety enhancements implemented at the ‘Las Hormigas’ roundabout on the A-7, near Arroyo Vaquero
Improvements are being made to the safety of the ‘Las Hormigas’ roundabout on the A-7 near Arroyo Vaquero. These enhancements include strengthening luminous vertical signage to promote speed moderation, installing beacons, and upgrading lighting around the entire outer perimeter. The Estepona City Council is overseeing these improvements to optimize visibility and signaling in the area….
Presentation of the latest Comparsa by Martínez Ares, the renowned poet of the Carnival of Cadiz, ‘Los Humanos’, at the Felipe VI Auditorium
Martínez Ares will showcase his new comparsa, ‘Los Humanos’, at the COAC of the Falla Theater in Estepona. The performance is scheduled for Friday, February 20 at 22:00 and Sunday, March 8 at 12:00. Estepona’s City Council has announced the return of Antonio Martinez Ares, known as the ‘Great Poet of the Carnival of Cadiz’,…
Mayor endorses ‘Hope Bands’ project involving seven local football and basketball teams
The initiative known as ‘Hope Bands’ by the Spanish Association Against Cancer in Estepona saw over 1,500 green bracelets distributed to players of local teams to raise awareness about the disease during their upcoming matches. Estepona’s mayor, José María García Urbano, was present at the launch of this project by the AECC. Seven soccer and…
Presentation of the XXXVII Gala ‘Torres Almenaras Awards’ by the City Council and the Foundation ’24 Horas Deportivas’
Scheduled for Saturday, February 14, at 7:00 p.m., the XXXVII Gala of the ‘Torres Almenaras Awards’ will take place at the Felipe VI Auditorium, recognizing the outstanding work of individuals and organizations in the sports and cultural fields. The councilman from the Sports delegation, Luis Gil, and the president of the ’24 Hours Sports’ Foundation,…
The Urgent Call for Action on the State of the A-7 Highway in Estepona
The City Council is urging the central government to take immediate action due to the high risk posed by the numerous potholes and deteriorating road surface on the A-7 highway in Estepona. The current situation has worsened during the rainy season, with over 300 areas in need of repair, as reported by municipal technicians. Mayor…
The Municipality of Estepona steps up beach cleaning operations after storm, clearing over 2,500 cubic meters of reeds
Cleaning efforts have been concentrated on more than half of the shoreline, specifically targeting La Rada, El Cristo, Guadalobón, Arena Beach, Costa Natura, Arroyo Vaquero, Bahía Dorada, and La Galera. The Estepona City Council is ramping up its beach cleaning operations in response to the recent storm, removing over 2,500 cubic meters of reeds washed…
Estepona City Council presents the 6th International Poetry Award, offering 7,000 euros for the winning entry
Authors can submit their original works from January 30 to March 20. The winning poetry collection will be published by Pre-Textos publishing house. With over 2,300 entries received in the last edition, this competition has become one of the most prestigious at a national level. Estepona’s mayor, José María García Urbano, and contest director, Alejandro…
Meeting with Pepe Colorado at Casa de Las Tejerinas this Saturday
The Casa de Las Tejerinas will welcome Pepe Colorado, an advocate of ‘Ideas of New Thought’, on Saturday at 6:30 pm. This spiritually driven lifestyle aims to create a reality of peace and compassion. Attendees can explore how this philosophy can enrich and enlighten their lives. Pepe Colorado, a Madrid-based entrepreneur and personal development coach,…