Estepona
Fostering Biodiversity Awareness: Educational Bird Banding Days for Students in Estepona
The local government in Estepona is bringing biodiversity closer to schoolchildren by organizing scientific bird banding days at the Parque de las Mesas. The Environment Delegation, in partnership with the Strait Ornithological Group, has initiated this program specifically designed for 5th and 6th graders. The goal is to instill knowledge and respect for biodiversity from…
Estepona City Council approves municipal land use for over 1,200 subsidized housing units
Following the adherence to the Housing Decree of the Junta de Andalucía, the City Council can now plan nearly a thousand VPOs on municipal land previously used for other public purposes. Additionally, two projects in the Camino de Cortes sector will see the construction of 308 VPOs. The Plenary of the Estepona City Council unanimously…
The Grand Slam K-9 Costa del Sol comes back to Estepona with ‘The Origin’ edition, featuring top K-1, Boxing, and MMA fights
A number of prominent fighters from the global stage will participate in this event scheduled for February 21 at the Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos. The councilman from the delegation of Sports, Luis Gil, and the president of the K-9 Club Estepona, Manuel Postigo, unveiled the Grand Slam Costa del Sol Kick Boxing ‘The Origin’,…
Estepona offers over 84,000 free passes for Selwo Aventura Park to registered residents
Residents who are registered will have the opportunity to enjoy Selwo Aventura Park without having to go to the ticket office, thanks to an online code system established through a partnership between the City Council and Parques Reunidos. The Estepona City Council has announced that more than 84,000 free tickets are being made available to…
The city’s mayor unveils a range of initiatives to kick off the construction of over 500 affordable homes
The mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, has introduced a series of innovative measures aimed at initiating the development of more than 500 subsidized housing units (VPO) in the city. The councilman revealed that the City Council has greenlit two urban planning projects for constructing 110 affordable homes in Camino de Cortes Sur, with…
Estepona City Council launches workshops to prevent school absenteeism
Since the school year began, 75 cases of absenteeism have been recorded in Estepona’s schools, with individual monitoring and coordination between the Social Welfare delegation, schools, and Local Police. A coordination meeting was held with the Truancy Technical Team (ETAE), attended by directors, heads of studies, counselors, social workers, Local Police representatives, and members of…
Alma La Forte presents humorous take on women’s stages in ‘I’m like never before’ show at Felipe VI Theater
The humorous performance is scheduled for the upcoming Saturday, March 7, at 8:00 pm. The Estepona City Council has announced that comedian Alma La Forte will showcase her show ‘I’m like never before’ on Saturday, March 7, at 8:00 pm, at the Felipe VI Theater, focusing on the challenges and vibrancy of women in their…
Verdi’s masterpiece ‘La Traviata’ to be showcased at the Felipe VI Auditorium Theater featuring over 70 artists and top international soloists
Presented in three acts inspired by ‘The Lady of the Camellias’ written by Alexandre Dumas, the renowned opera ‘La Traviata’ will grace the stage on Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 pm, complete with Spanish subtitles. Estepona City Council has announced that the Opera Company Leonor Gago Artist Management, LGAM, will bring Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘La Traviata’…
Request for Government Authorization to Improve Accessibility of Crosswalk between El Paraíso and Benamara
The municipal government has asked the central Government for permission to carry out the necessary works to enhance the accessibility of the elevated crosswalk that links the residential areas ‘El Paraíso’ and ‘Benamara’. The City Council is prepared to cover all costs associated with the project, which will include the installation of ramps on both…
Emergency Plan Initiated by Estepona Municipality to Fix Urban Road Damage from Heavy Rains
The urgent intervention by Estepona City Council aims to address the extensive damage caused by recent heavy rains on urban roads. Municipal technicians and local police have assessed the situation and identified the areas most affected by potholes and sinkholes, where immediate repairs will be carried out. Deputy mayor Ana Velasco stated that over twenty…