Estepona News

The Municipality’s Plan to Prioritize Registered Residents for VPO Access
The local government is working on modifying the municipal ordinance to give preference to residents who have been registered for at least 3 years. The initiative, proposed by Mayor José María García Urbano, aims to prioritize those living in Estepona when it comes to applying for VPO housing. The proposed amendment will consider the length…

Comprehensive Renovation Project Planned for Streets and Squares near the Orquidarium
The local government is initiating the process of hiring a team to design a project aimed at revitalizing the area surrounding the Botanical Park, Andalusia Avenue, and Chess Square. Estepona City Council has announced a major project to overhaul the streets and squares near the Botanical-Orchidarium Park, Andalusia Avenue, and Chess Square. The initiative will…

Free Masterclass by Vicente del Bosque Soccer Campus in Estepona
Scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the free Masterclass by Vicente del Bosque Football Academy will be held at the Francisco Muñoz Pérez Municipal Stadium. Registration is available online. Estepona City Council has announced a promotional Summer Campus 2025 event, targeted at boys and girls aged 6 to 15 (born…

The proposal of Estepona’s City Council to integrate private parking lots into the municipal network for one euro per day
A proposal has been put forward by the Consistory to expand the municipal network of public parking lots by incorporating three private parking lots into the system at a cost of one euro per day. The three concessionary companies currently managing these parking lots on a rotation basis have been approached with this acquisition proposal….

Exciting Children’s Soccer Camp at Cancelada Soccer Field during Easter Break
A fantastic opportunity awaits children aged 4 to 14 at the upcoming Children’s 7-a-side Soccer Camp. Taking place from April 14 to 16 between 09.30 and 14.00, this event is set to provide hours of fun and learning. The City Council of Estepona has announced that registration is now open for the Football Campus C.D…

The Orchidarium in Estepona Attracts Over 500,000 Visitors in a Decade
Estepona’s Botanical Park, established as a key tourist destination in the area, boasts the largest orchid collection in Spain and one of the most significant in Europe. The Estepona City Council reveals that the Botanical-Orchidarium Park, which opened its doors in March 2015, has reached a milestone of half a million visits over its first…

The City Council launches a fresh round of the event ‘Season of tales for parity’ featuring a narrative by Alicia Acosta aimed at adults
Commencing on Thursday, April 10 at 8:00 pm, the series will kick off at the Mirador del Carmen Cultural Center with the storytelling session ‘They also matter’. Estepona’s City Council has announced the commencement of the fourth installment of the event ‘Season of tales for equality’, a storytelling program designed to combat gender violence and…

Debut of Dennis Darson: Presentation of ‘Strangers’ in Las Tejerinas
The debut of the young author Dennis Darson will be showcased in Las Tejerinas, where he will present his first book ‘Strangers’, a gripping crime novel set in the Costa del Sol. The literary event is scheduled for Friday, April 11, at 6:00 p.m. and will be open to the public until the venue reaches…

Winners of the XIV Tapa Route Contest ‘Taste Estepona’ 2025
The tapa ‘Caramelized Cheeks with Creamy Potato and Poit’ was voted as the best by most customers, while the ‘Iberian Presa Carpaccio’ tapa was selected by a professional jury. Estepona City Council announced that ‘La Esquina del Arte’ and ‘Plata Beach’ are the winners of the ‘Best Tapa’ contest at the XIV Tapa Route ‘Taste…

Exhibition of Carla Hurtado at Casa de Las Tejerinas in Estepona
The upcoming exhibition at Casa de Las Tejerinas in Plaza de las Flores will showcase the work of Carla Hurtado, a versatile artist from Alicante. Titled ‘Steps towards the ineffable’, the exhibition will feature fourteen works curated by Mikey Rico, including series such as Moon Girls, Universe, Renacer, and Totem. Hurtado describes her art as…