Estepona
Training Course on Document Verification by Local Police in Estepona
The Estepona City Council has announced the commencement of an internal training course on operational verification of documents by the Local Police. The course, led by expert José Luis Maldonado Troya, aims to enhance police skills in detecting fraudulent documentation and taking appropriate action. The training, which will run until the end of March, will…
Workshop on Crafting Your Literary Resume with Violeta Niebla
Estepona City Council has announced that the workshop ‘Write your literary CV’, led by the writer, editor, and poet Violeta Niebla, will take place at the Library of Contemporary Cultures on February 12 at 6:00 pm. This event is part of the library’s cultural program for the first quarter. Participants will have the opportunity to…
Sign up now for the Costa del Sol Gran Fondo 2026: combining sports and tourism in a top-notch cycling event, starting and ending in Estepona
The upcoming international cycling tour is scheduled for October 3, covering a distance of 130 kilometers across the breathtaking landscapes of Sierra Bermeja and various towns in the inland of Malaga. Those who took part in the 2025 event are eligible for a 15% discount. Estepona City Council has announced that, following the great success…
Discovery of 12 New Tombs in a Muslim Necropolis from the 13th-15th Centuries in Estepona
Archaeologists and anthropologists are currently studying the recent findings of 12 new tombs discovered in one of the Muslim necropolis in Estepona dating back to the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries. These tombs were unearthed during the excavation works of the boulevard in the avenues San Lorenzo and Spain. The Estepona City Council informed the Junta…
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…
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…
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…