Estepona, located on Spain’s Costa del Sol, has grown in popularity, rivalling the globally known Marbella. Estepona offers greater value for money and has seen significant improvements, making it an attractive place to live. It boasts year-round beautiful weather, proximity to airports, a relaxed lifestyle, and excellent facilities, continuing to be a top choice for property buyers on the Costa del Sol. Estepona, alongside Marbella, was among the top five Spanish locations for property searches and was second in the European City of the Year awards by The Academy of Urbanism.

Estepona was originally a fishing and farming town that began to flourish in the 1970s with the rise of tourism. It offers some of the best and quietest beaches on the Costa del Sol, including two Blue Flag beaches: the small cove of La Playa Del Cristo and the long sandy La Rada. The town is under an hour from Malaga Airport and 40 minutes from Gibraltar Airport. Estepona’s Old Town is charming, with pedestrianized streets flanked by white-washed houses adorned with colourful window boxes. Estepona also has the new cultural centre, Mirador del Carmen, a 15-storey building with a library, music school, and exhibition centre, offering breath-taking views from the top.

Estepona’s beach promenade has been extensively renovated, providing a picturesque walkway along the coastline with beach bars, restaurants, and water sports facilities. Enhanced roads and an expanded beach walkway have improved Estepona’s connectivity, making it easier to access and explore the local area, including Marbella and Sotogrande. The New Golden Mile, a 14km stretch of coastline, features high-quality new developments offering resort-style living and luxury hotels. The Sierra Bermaja Mountain range to the north provides trails for cyclists and hikers, and stunning sunsets and sunrises from Estepona homes. There is also a variety of property for sale in Estepona, catering to a range of lifestyles.