Estepona
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 K-Pop Warriors perform at the Felipe VI Theater Auditorium
Estepona will host ‘The K-Pop Warriors’ musical on Friday February 13, with two shows scheduled at 17:00 and 19:30. The show, based on a popular animated film from Netflix, follows a Korean pop group using their special powers to protect fans from supernatural threats. It promises to be an unforgettable experience for both young and…
Ricardo Lezón presents “Sung Verses on the sixth floor” at the Library of Contemporary Cultures
On January 29th, Ricardo Lezón, the voice of McEnroe, will be the star of the event ‘Sung Verses’ at the Biblioteca de Culturas Contemporáneas. Estepona City Council has announced that the activity will take place at 8:30 pm on the sixth floor of the Library. Lezón, a musician and poet, will delve into his works…
Estepona’s City Council Initiates Plans for Over 1,200 Affordable Housing Units
Arroyo Vaquero hosts 518 housing projects, Camino de Cortes 260, Guadalobón 200, and Monterroso 300. The mismanagement of previous governments has hindered the construction of at least 1,500 homes, as they sold municipal land to private developers without requiring the 30% allocation for affordable housing. The Estepona City Council is actively pursuing the development of…
Free awareness workshop in Estepona for forest fire prevention
The City Council of Estepona is organizing a free workshop on environmental awareness at Mirador del Carmen on Thursday, February 5. The workshop aims to educate the public about their rights and responsibilities in preventing forest fires. This training session, supported by the Ministry of Sustainability and Environment of the Andalusian Government and the European…
Announcement of the 5th Estepona Symphonic Band Composition Contest
Musicians from around the world are invited to participate in the V International Composition Competition for Symphonic Band ‘Estepona, Garden of the Costa del Sol’. The winning composer will receive a prize of 10,000 euros. The competition seeks to inspire composers to create symphonic pieces inspired by Estepona. Submissions are open until February 13, 2026,…
Progress of the Urbanization Project on Benahavís Road in Estepona
The urbanization project on Benahavís road in Estepona, which includes the addition of sidewalks and traffic calming measures, is advancing smoothly. The City Council is overseeing this initiative, located between the traffic circles of Mar y Monte and La Alquería, which also involves the installation of lighting, trees, and landscaping. After acquiring ownership of the…
Estepona Mayor Emphasizes the Positive Effects of the ‘Active Seniors: Healthy Living’ Program on Participants
‘Active Seniors: Healthy Living’ is a program initiated by Estepona Town Hall to support healthy active aging and enhance the well-being of senior citizens. Mayor José María García Urbano recently met with participants of this program, which offers a variety of physical, cognitive, social, and cultural activities for individuals over 65 years old. The aim…
Estepona City Council to Challenge Central Government Decision on European Funds
In recent years, Estepona has been known for its high compliance and transparency in handling European grants. However, the central government has rejected the city’s project for 20 million euros in European funds aimed at promoting sustainable urban development and heritage conservation. The City Council is now preparing a legal appeal against this decision, which…
Innovative Measure by Estepona’s Local Government to Reduce Garbage Fee Through Recycling
Residents who make at least three deliveries per year at the clean point will receive a 3% discount on their bill, as part of the City Council’s efforts to promote recycling and environmental protection by implementing tax reduction measures. To be eligible for the rebate, interested individuals must submit all required documentation to the Patronato…