Description Estepona, Spain

Estepona - one of the few coastal Spanish town which has retained its rustic charm and character, despite the rather large influx of tourists. Here is everything you need to fine a good rest, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment and cultural centers and stores. In the local cafes and tapas bars, which are located inside the city, serves traditional Spanish dishes. Steep and narrow cobblestone streets seem more suited for horses than for cars. There are many shops where the owners are very friendly, environment - home, and prices - very low.

Estepona is located on the Mediterranean coast of Costa del Sol, 25 km from Marbella, on the border of Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz. In the north of the city rises the Sierra Bermeo, which reach heights of 1 500 m. The distance from Estepona to Malaga Airport - 76 km.

The city was founded by the Romans, but in the 20 century has undergone significant restructuring. The special charm of the city - the area of color (Plaza de las Flores), which previously were fighting bulls, but now terrace cozy cafes offering relaxation and coolness on hot days. The area is surrounded by orange groves, bars and cafes. Here, every Wednesday, the market works, which sell many souvenirs and products of Spanish masters. Instead of this place on the street Castillo are preserved walls of an ancient castle. On the square is the Municipal Missionary Paleontological Museum.

Now Estepona is one of the centers of decorative and applied art in the Costa del Sol. In the old town there are many souvenir shops and art galleries, where works by Spanish masters - metal and leather, ceramics, jewelry.

The central part of Estepona - "old town" - the impression of a typical Andalusian provincial town: white houses with red roofs, narrow streets and unhurried pace of life.

From a tourist point of view of much greater interest is not the town of Estepona, a stretch of coast between Estepona and Marbella. Since this is the most remote from Malaga (ie from the airport) resort Costa del Sol, then he began to be built later than the rest. At that time, as in Torremolinos For several decades jammed, the coast of Estepona just mastered.

"The lag in development of the other resorts of the coast has a distinct advantage in the eyes of the supporters of the calm and measured rest: there is still plenty of space. Along the sea between Estepona and Marbella are prestigious and comfortable hotels with large territories, built at a considerable distance from each other.

Estepona - a resort town in the full sense of the word. Cristo Beach area includes the beach of La Rada and many bars. La Rada was awarded the European Blue Flag for cleanliness of coastal waters. In beach holiday city is renowned for golf enthusiasts. 8 of 40 golf courses Costa del Sol are located in Estepona.

Port of Estepona was built in 1977. Here you can rent a boat or a yacht for sea walks. On Sunday, the port opens a large market. Hence the center of the city stretching small Blvd.