Andalusia

Estepona City Council presents the ‘Comprehensive Projects for Labor Market Integration’ program

The program recently launched by the Estepona City Council, known as the ‘Comprehensive Projects for Job Placement’, aims to enhance employability and facilitate entry into the job market for a specific group: individuals aged 52 and over who have been unemployed for an extended period. Unlike conventional training programs, these Comprehensive Projects provide personalized guidance…

Estepona Orchidarium awarded second place at the 24th International Orchid Conference

From March 26 to 29, the city of Dresden hosted the 24th World Orchid Conference, where Estepona’s Orchid Park received the prestigious second prize. Organized by the German Orchid Society, this global event takes place every three years and had not been held in Europe for over two decades. Another highlight for Estepona was the…

Encouraging citizen participation in the promotion of sustainable projects in Estepona and Andalusia

The campaign known as ‘Ecólatras Andalucía’, led by Ecovidrio in collaboration with the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment of the Andalusian Government and the Andalusian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces (FAMP), aims to reward the best recycling and sustainability ideas with prizes of up to 2,000 euros. Estepona City Council announces its involvement in the…

Estepona Orchid Park joins three botanical events in Portugal and Andalusia

The Orchidarium recently participated in the annual orchid exhibition at the Lisbon Zoo and is set to be a guest at the XXIV Fiesta de los Patios Portuenses in El Puerto de Santa María and at the I Festival de las Orquídeas in Jimera de Líbar. The Estepona Town Hall has announced that the Botanical…

Estepona’s Gardens Recognized for Excellence in ‘Andalusia in Bloom’ Competition

The prestigious Asociación Multisectorial de la Jardineria Andaluza (AMJA) has honored Estepona for its ongoing efforts to establish a green city model dedicated to sustainability. Estepona Town Hall announced that the municipality has received recognition in the renowned ‘Andalucía en Flor’ contest, praising the exceptional quality, beauty, and maintenance of its gardens, parks, and green…

Estepona to showcase one of the largest handmade Christmas trees in Andalusia

A 12-meter high crocheted Christmas tree is currently being set up in José Vázquez square in Cancelada. It has been meticulously crafted with over a thousand crochet applications made by participants of a workshop held at the mayor’s office in Cancelada. Estepona’s City Council has announced that Cancelada will be home to one of Andalusia’s…

Municipal initiative expands free sports facilities network with addition of new calisthenics area

Situated in the Fair and Sports Park, the new calisthenics area being constructed in front of the climbing wall of the Parque Ferial y Deportivo is part of the Estepona City Council’s ongoing efforts to enhance the availability of free sports facilities in the city. This initiative, along with the recently inaugurated circuit in the…

Successful III ITF 2025 Taekwon-Do Promotion Championship in Estepona

The III ITF 2025 Taekwon-Do Promotion Championship in Estepona was a remarkable success, both in terms of technical execution and organizational efficiency. Estepona City Council announced that on Saturday, October 25, the III Promotion Championship Taekwon-Do ITF Estepona City 2025 took place with over 250 competitors participating. The event was organized by the Sports Club…

The 3rd Taekwon-Do Championships ITF Estepona 2025: Over 250 Athletes Ready to Compete

Scheduled for Saturday, October 25, the third edition of this championship will kick off at 9:00 a.m. at the El Carmen sports center, welcoming participants of all ages. Estepona City Council has announced the upcoming III Promotion Taekwon-Do ITF City of Estepona 2025 Championship, organized by Club Deportivo Taekwon-Do Estepona in collaboration with the local…

Estepona City Council Announces 10th Anniversary of ‘Popi, Ciudad de Estepona’ World Ham Competition

The renowned ‘Popi, Ciudad de Estepona’ World Ham Competition, recognized as an ‘Event of Tourist Interest of Andalusia’, is set to take place from August 8 to 17 along the picturesque Paseo Marítimo. This gastronomic extravaganza will feature nightly free concerts by acclaimed artists like Joana Jiménez, Kiki Morente, No me Pises que llevo chanclas,…