Estepona

Estepona’s Festivity of Italian Heritage: A Celebration of Diversity

The Italian Culture Day in Estepona is set to take place on May 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. along España Avenue, near the La Peseta monument, as part of the ‘Sharing Cultures’ initiative. Deputy mayor Begoña Ortiz and event coordinator Simona Sorrenti introduced the event, highlighting its focus on promoting integration and participation…

Estepona Municipality Boosts Investment Budget by 7.7 Million Euros for New Projects

The upcoming plenary session will see the Estepona City Council propose the allocation of funds from the 2024 surplus towards the renovation of Juanito Valderrama, Estandarte, and Colón squares, as well as the Fuerzas Armadas neighborhood. Plans also include the construction of a velodrome, a new asphalt plan, and the integration of private parking into…

The Comedy ‘Squash’ by Ernesto Caballero Presented by the Municipal Theater Group ‘Farándula’ at the Padre Manuel Cultural Center

The comedy ‘Squash’ by Ernesto Caballero will be performed on Friday, June 6, at 8:30 pm. The Estepona City Council has announced that the Municipal Theater Group ‘Farándula’ will be back on stage to present this play at the Centro Cultural Padre Manuel. The cast includes Jorge Centeno, Maribel Aragon, and Elena Fernandez, under the…

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…

Estepona’s Mayor Welcomes CAB Estepona Women’s Team Following Elite Basketball League Promotion

Today, José María García Urbano, the mayor of Estepona, greeted the members of the CAB Estepona women’s team, who recently secured a spot in the prestigious Spanish basketball league after defeating Unicaja. This achievement marked a historic moment as the first team from Malaga to reach this level. The players and coaching staff were praised…

Estepona’s inaugural marathon set for October 2026

Today, the Mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, in collaboration with the Athletics Club of the city, unveiled plans for the first-ever marathon to be held in Estepona on October 11, 2026. This landmark sporting event is expected to draw a large international crowd and will showcase the most picturesque areas of the municipality….

The City Hall’s Plan to Enhance Green Areas with Over 400,000 Flowers

Estepona has expanded its public green spaces to over 800,000 square meters, a 60 percent increase since 2012. The City Hall of Estepona has announced its intention to plant more than 400,000 flower and shrub specimens as part of the spring-summer campaign. The Deputy Mayor of Services and External Control, Blas Ruzafa, stated that the…

Commemoration of María Espinosa’s 150th Birthday: A Tribute to Women’s Rights Activism

Throughout 2025, the City Council has arranged a variety of events to honor the 150th anniversary of María Espinosa’s birth. The upcoming event will feature a performance inspired by her speech ‘Influence of feminism in Contemporary Legislation’, presented by students from IES Mar de Alborán. Estepona City Council marks today, May 13, as the day…

Promoting Youth Excellence and Sustainability in Estepona through the ‘Outstanding and Responsible Citizen’ Initiative

Targeting teenagers aged 14 to 18 from schools in Estepona, the goal of the program is to support them by fostering their participation and integration in current societal issues and their surroundings. Maria Aguilar, councilor for Education and Citizen Participation, along with project manager Alexandra Polacci, shared details about the ‘Outstanding and Responsible Citizen’ training…

Municipal Playgrounds Upgrade Project Underway in Estepona

An investment exceeding 700,000 euros is being made for a comprehensive renovation and modernization of approximately twenty playgrounds. Estepona City Council has initiated a plan to enhance and revamp municipal playgrounds situated in urban and suburban areas. The primary objective of this endeavor is to revitalize these spaces, ensuring they are safe and enjoyable for…