Estepona

Informative Lecture Series and Hiking Route in Sierra Bermeja

A series of informative conferences organized by the Naturalist Group Sierra Bermeja, Grunsber, and the City Council of Estepona will take place from November 21 to December 18. The topics covered will include entomology, geology, ornithology, botany, and the depletion of natural resources. Additionally, a guided hiking route through Sierra Bermeja will be offered on…

Elderly Citizens from Estepona to Take Part in Sports Event in Riogordo

The Municipal Sports Schools will send a group of seniors from El Carmen Sports Center to Riogordo this Thursday for the XXVI Meeting of Seniors in Sports organized by the Provincial Council of Malaga. The event aims to encourage active aging, social interaction, and physical activity, combating isolation. Over 2,000 seniors from 63 municipalities in…

Alba Santos showcases a documentary exhibition at Casa de Las Tejerinas portraying her perspective of Peru

The exhibition ‘Peru Inside. Portraits of the everyday’ will be on view from November 20 to December 13, offering free entry. The City Council of Estepona announces that Room 2 of Casa de Las Tejerinas, situated in Plaza de las Flores, will exhibit ‘Peru inside. Portraits of everyday life’ by local photographer Alba Santos from…

Expansion of the ‘Free Books’ Network in Estepona Public Schools

The cultural initiative to promote book exchange outside educational centers has been strengthened by the Consistory. The City Council of Estepona has recently announced the expansion of the Network of Spaces of ‘Free Books’ by setting up new booths at the entrance of the 13 public schools in the area. These wooden booths allow readers…

Participation in Estepona’s Christmas 2025 contests now open

The opportunity to register will be available until December 10. The City Council of Estepona has announced that registrations are now being accepted for the annual Christmas contests in 2025. These include competitions for Christmas Façades, Christmas Shop Windows, Family Nativity Scenes, and Recycled Christmas in Schools. Various prizes will be awarded for the most…

Estepona’s Municipal Government Advances Urban Development Plan for Affordable Housing

The municipal government is moving forward with a partial plan in Arroyo Judío, stipulating that free housing can only be built alongside VPO units. This marks a significant shift from past policies that did not require developers to allocate land for subsidized housing. Estepona City Council has approved the initial modification of a partial plan…

Estepona’s City Council Plenary Ratifies 2026 Budget with Record Tax Cut

The final approval of the municipal accounts has been granted, totaling 132 million euros, with a 6.6 million euro reduction in the Real Estate Tax (IBI) and over 27 million euros allocated for productive investments. This budget marks a significant milestone as it eliminates the need to address the over 300 million euros of inherited…

Inauguration of the Museum of the Sea in Estepona

The Museum of the Sea will be inaugurated by the City Council this Friday, showcasing one of the finest collections in the country on fishing and navigation. Housed in the bullring, this new exhibition space is a tribute to the enduring relationship between humanity and the ocean. The collection, curated by Miguel López Mateo from…

Estepona to Honor Renowned Artist Juan Manuel Quiñones as Adopted Son

The sculptor, known for his wide range of works that are now part of the city’s artistic heritage, is set to be named Adopted Son of Estepona by the City Council. Currently showcasing 180 original marble sculptures at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center, Juan Manuel Quiñones has had a long and successful career in…

Commemorating the International Day of Flamenco in Estepona with ‘Knowing Flamenco’ Event

The International Day of Flamenco will be celebrated on November 16 to honor this cultural heritage. In anticipation of this, the City Council of Estepona and the Estepona Flamenco Association ‘El Patio’ are organizing an Open Day event called ‘Knowing Flamenco’ at the Padre Manuel Cultural Center on November 12. This event includes a free…