culture
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,…
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…
The evolution of Estepona into a culturally rich city
Under the leadership of Mayor José María García Urbano, Estepona has experienced a remarkable transformation in the cultural sphere over the past decade. What was once a city lacking in cultural facilities has now blossomed into a vibrant hub of artistic expression and creativity. The city has embraced culture as a catalyst for social development,…
Cinematic Workshop ‘Desire Garden’ at Estepona Library
The workshop on ‘Desire Garden’ will take place at Estepona Library on October 15. The following day, literature and music will blend together with the introduction of Pedro Villarejo’s book ‘Light of Lip with the Kiss Inside’. On October 21, the library’s book club will focus on ‘The Anomaly’ by Hervé Le Tellier. A highlight…
Celebrating a Decade of Culture: The Felipe VI Auditorium on the Costa del Sol
With a surface area of 5,500 square meters and 600 seats, the Felipe VI Auditorium has become a key cultural venue since its opening in 2011. Estepona’s City Council recently announced the venue’s tenth anniversary, highlighting over a thousand activities hosted in this space. Serving as a hub for music, theater, social gatherings, and institutional…
Collaborative Working Groups Formed by City Council and Brno Representatives in Estepona
Mayor José María García Urbano highlighted the common interest of Brno and Estepona in creating green areas and revitalizing public spaces through culture and sports. Today, representatives from the City Council of Brno visited Estepona for an institutional visit. Throughout the day, various working groups will discuss initiatives such as green space creation, cycling promotion,…
Estepona’s Municipal Delegation of Culture launches the ‘IV Bookface’ Competition
The deadline for submitting photos is from April 1 to 20. The City Council of Estepona has announced that the municipal Culture department has opened the registration period for the ‘IV Bookface Contest’, with the goal of encouraging creativity and reading habits through a combination of photography and literature. Participants are required to create an…
The Young Performers Competition ‘City of Estepona’ for Children Under 13
Estepona’s City Council has announced the seventh edition of the Young Performers Competition ‘City of Estepona’, aimed at children under 13 years of age. The competition, organized by the Musical Association ‘Gradus ad Parnassum’, seeks to promote and encourage culture and art among young talents in music. Registration is open until April 16, 2025. The…