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Estepona - A brief history

The first name of Estepona was Astapa, it used to be a stopping point for vessels travelling from Gadir to Malaca, now called Cadiz and Malaga. In 1456 under the reign of Enrique IV, Estepona was retaken from the moors. Estepona obtained its independence from Marbella in 1729, at the time it only had a population of around 600.

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More recently Estepona has changed from being a fishing village to becoming a town and a tourist destination. It is a more tranquil and less exploited town than Marbella, Torremolinos, Fuengirola and Benalmadena. It does offer good restaurants and excellent beaches.

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Estepona is in a good location to visit Gibraltar, Marbella, Casares etc.. It does have good access by road. The two nearest airports are Gibraltar (40 mins) and Malaga (60 mins).

If you have any questions about Estepona, just send me an email I might be able to help you.

I will shortly be writing a tip on Selwo, a nature/zoo park in estepona.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Not so many tourists
  • Cons:Can be a bit quiet especially in winter
  • Intro Written Apr 9, 2008
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Explore the old town - Estepona Explore the old town Things to Do (8)

Take a walk through the old town, you will come across many typical andalusian streets. Wear comfortable shoes as the... more travel advice

Markets - Estepona Markets Shopping (1)

There are two markets in Estepona that I know of. The Wednesday market is held in the Avenida Juan Carlos, and the... more travel advice

Estepona Bullring - strange in shape - Estepona Bullfights Things to Do (8)

The Estepona Bullring was inaugurated in 1972, and it is quite peculiar in its shape. I personally don't like... more travel advice

Boat going out to fish - Estepona The Fishermens Marina Things to Do (8)

Another thing to see in The Marina is the fishermen side of the marina. It is still in the same marina but away from the... more travel advice

Comments (2)

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    balhannah's Profile Photo
    Aug 4, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Would like to visit, but certainly wouldn't be going to a Bullfight as I'm an animal lover. Those white washed homes certainly look nice at sunset.

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    LoriPori's Profile Photo
    Dec 30, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Lots of good info here about Estepona. The markets look like something I would like.

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