Estepona
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…
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…