Estepona

Estepona is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in Málaga Province. The territory runs from the Mediterranean shore to the Sierra Bermeja mountains and includes several valleys with agricultural land.

Archaeological finds point to prehistoric settlement and a Roman town that was destroyed by an earthquake in the 4th century. During the Middle Ages a Moorish fortress was built, with parts of its ruins still visible today.

The port hosts daily auctions of fresh seafood caught by local fishermen, maintaining maritime traditions that shape the gastronomy of the region.

The municipality sits between Gibraltar and Málaga airports and can be reached via the A-7 highway and the AP-7 toll road. The coast runs for a long stretch and offers different beaches with varying features.

The port holds a daily auction where fishermen sell their fresh catch. This traditional trade supplies local restaurants directly with seafood and fish.

Location: Málaga Province

Capital city: Málaga

Elevation above the sea: 69 m

Part of: distrito notarial de Estepona, Mancomunidade de Concellos da Costa do Sol Occidental, Costa del Sol Occidental

Shares border with: Casares, Genalguacil, Jubrique, Júzcar, Benahavís, Marbella

Website: http://estepona.es

GPS coordinates: 36.42444,-5.14944

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:06