The Estepona City Council has organized an event at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center over the weekend, showcasing a range of notable figures from the arts and literature world such as Enrique Vila-Matas, Estrella Morente, Pedro Piqueras, and Belén Cuesta. Authors Rosa Montero and Marta Jiménez Serrano are scheduled to participate in public events this afternoon, kicking off the third edition of the Estepona Literary Festival (FLEST). The festival has gained significant recognition despite its brief history, offering a diverse program featuring an exhibition of paintings by Brianda Fitz James Stuart, public meet-and-greets with various artists and writers, and a book fair where attendees can purchase titles by guest authors. Mayor José María García Urbano emphasizes the city’s dedication to culture, while festival director Alejandro Simón Partal underlines the cross-cultural and interdisciplinary nature of the event. Throughout the weekend, the program includes discussions, workshops, and lectures on topics ranging from young adult literature and poetry to artificial intelligence and TV series, featuring renowned personalities like Enrique Vila-Matas, Belén Cuesta, and Estrella Morente. The festival will conclude with a conversation between journalist Pedro Piqueras and writer Jacobo Bergareche, providing a fitting end to this celebration of art and literature in Estepona.