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25 October

Events, quick ideas and useful plans to enjoy the city today.

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Until 25 OctCity Jump EsteponaUntil 25 Oct · Family · Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos, Estepona

Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 OctoberEstepona OktoberfestThursday 22 to Sunday 25 October · Festival · Mirador del Carmen, Estepona

Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October11th Orchid and Collector Plant FairSaturday 24 and Sunday 25 October · Market · Parque Botánico-Orquidario, Estepona

Quick planFollow the mural routeQuick plan · 74 large-format murals spread across the old town and the neighbourhoods.

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Where to eat

The sea, the old town and the market.

Espetos at the beach. Tapas without a seven-language menu. Fresh produce from the market. Food with local roots.

Old town

Table set on a beachfront terrace in Estepona with the Mediterranean behind

Sea

Market

"In Estepona, espetos are not a tourist dish. They are a way of understanding the sea."

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Espetos & sea Tapas in the old town Mercado Santa Ana Sea views Special dinner Marina

La Escollera, reference seafront restaurant in Estepona

Editorial selection12 restaurants chosen for a specific reasonEach picked for produce, cooking, atmosphere or history — not by popularity.

Mercado Santa Ana7 food concepts under one roofJapanese cuisine, ibéricos, cocktails, wines and more. Estepona's new gastronomic hub.

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Routes & walks

Estepona is discovered on foot.

Murals, poetry, sculptures, charming corners and watchtowers by the sea. Five routes to see it differently.

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Azul y Plata — mural en la Ruta de los Murales, Estepona

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Street art

Route of the Murals

74 international artists turned the walls of the old town into large-format canvases. The biggest open-air art gallery on the Costa del Sol — no opening hours, no entry fee.

Start route

Best timeThe old town is quieter before 11am. The light is better. The flowers too.

Pedestrian street with flowers and plant pots in Estepona's historic centre

Old town

Charming Corners

Bougainvillea-draped passages, fountain squares and Andalusian courtyards that appear in no guidebook.

Hand-painted ceramic tile with verses on a whitewashed facade in Estepona

Culture

Poetry Route

Machado, García Lorca and Victor Hugo share ceramic tiles with local poets across the old town.

Open-air art

Sculpture Route

Bronze, steel and stone by international artists placed in squares and promenades.

16th-century watchtower on the Estepona coastline

Heritage

Watchtowers

Seven 16th-century towers that watched the Mediterranean horizon. Today, viewpoints over the sea.

The map

Everything Estepona has.

Murals, beaches, gardens, restaurants and heritage — all in one map with layers.

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Street mural in the historic centre of Estepona

Large format · Old town & neighbourhoods

74 street murals

An open-air gallery to explore on foot, with monumental works appearing between streets and squares.

Typical street in Estepona with bougainvillea

Streets, flowers & squares

Historic centre

Estepona's coastal path between palm trees, with cyclists beside the beach

Blue Flag · 21 km of coastline

Beaches & coastal path

Dome of Estepona's Orchidarium among palm trees

Orchid Garden · Sierra Bermeja

Gardens & nature

Espetos · Tapas · Restaurants

Gastronomy

El Nicio Castle, historic heritage of Estepona

Castle · Moorish towers · Museums

History & heritage

Historic centre

The heart of Estepona.

Squares, towers, Moorish heritage and car-free streets. All on foot, no entry fee, in the centre.

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Historic square

Plaza de las Flores

The main reference point of the historic centre. Colourful flower pots, whitewashed houses and neighbourhood life. Estepona's most iconic image.

16th c.Four erasClock TowerTower of the Church of Los Remedios, neoclassical belfry and freestanding since 1755.

16th c.DefenceEstepona CastleRaised to strengthen the coastal defences and command the anchorage at La Rada. You can now walk through it.

18th c.BaroqueChurch of los RemediosRaised over the old Veracruz chapel. Baroque facade on Plaza San Francisco, the cultural heart of the old town.

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Experiences

Estepona isn't only seen from the shore.

Sailing, diving, kitesurf, hiking through Sierra Bermeja or a night of flamenco: real plans with local providers.

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Flamenco dinner show at the Recinto Ferial

Live flamenco at Estepona's Recinto Ferial, with the option to add an Andalusian-style dinner — always on Fridays, with no show on Thursdays.

From 35€

Via ferrata and hiking in Sierra Bermeja

Canyoning, via ferrata across six routes of increasing difficulty, hiking and mountain biking around Sierra Bermeja and Los Alcornocales, with certified guides.

Price on request

Discover Scuba Diving in Estepona harbour

Your first dive in the Mediterranean, with an instructor and full gear included — no previous certification needed.

Easy

From 150€

Agenda

Estepona's Agenda

Upcoming events, festivals and standout activities all year round.

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Guitarrista flamenco tocando en directo sobre el escenario de Mi Caseta, en el Recinto Ferial de Estepona

Until 30 Oct

Mi Caseta Flamenco Show

Until 25 Oct · Family

City Jump Estepona

A giant indoor inflatable park at the Palacio de Congresos: over 35 activities, 50-minute sessions, Thursday to Sunday until 25 October, plus Monday 12, a public holiday.

Cartel del Oktoberfest Compartiendo Culturas de Estepona, del 22 al 25 de octubre de 2026 en el Paseo Marítimo junto al Mirador del Carmen, con una pareja brindando con jarras de cerveza y el programa de conciertos de cada día

Until 25 Oct · Festival

Estepona Oktoberfest

The German beer festival returns to the seafront promenade, by the Mirador del Carmen, from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 October: German food, beer and eight free concerts, with a Queen tribute on the first night.

Cartel de la 11ª Feria de Orquídeas y Planta de Colección, los días 24 y 25 de octubre de 2026 en el exterior del Parque Botánico-Orquidario de Estepona

Until 25 Oct · Market

11th Orchid and Collector Plant Fair

The eleventh orchid fair next to the Orchid House: stalls of orchids, carnivorous plants, bulbs and succulents on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October, with workshops and the premiere of 'Escuchar lo invisible', an installation in which orchids make music.

Cartel del ciclo de conciertos de Huber Art & Food en Estepona, con las palabras «Flamenco» y «Jazz» sobre el comedor de la sala y el logotipo de Huber Art and Food

Until 31 Oct · Music

Concerts at Huber Art & Food

Eighteen concert nights at Huber Art & Food, in the old town: flamenco, Cuban son, gypsy-jazz swing, flamenco guitar, Celtic folk, gypsy jazz, tangos and blues, through 31 October. Small capacity, reservation only.

Cartel de la exposición de arte de Tijen Ercen en la Sala 2 de la Casa de las Tejerinas de Estepona, del 8 al 21 de octubre de 2026

Until 11 Nov · Culture

Autumn Exhibitions at Casa de las Tejerinas

Autumn shows at Casa de las Tejerinas: glass and painting by Leif Ahrle and Puck Jansson (until 29 Oct), the digital Estepona of 'El Arte de Estepona… Respira' (22 Oct–4 Nov) and Kana Ji's abstract painting, 'Cañón de la luz' (29 Oct–11 Nov). Free entry.

Puerto deportivo de Estepona con sus embarcaciones amarradas y el Peñón de Gibraltar al fondo

Until 19 Nov · Event

AREME Coffee Morning

AREME's charity gatherings, open to anyone who wants to come along. In November: coffee on the 2nd at the marina, a charity quiz on the 5th and 19th and coffee on the 16th in Benavista.

Until 1 Dec · Culture

Cine en la Octava

Seven auteur-cinema screenings at the Library of Contemporary Cultures: Theo Angelopoulos, Sofia Coppola, Jaime Chávarri, Todd Solondz, Xavier Dolan, Jim Jarmusch and John Cassavetes, at 7:00 pm. Free with prior registration.

Until 4 Dec · Music

Louie Louie Live Estepona

Louie Louie Live Estepona puts on gigs from Wednesday to Sunday at the marina: rock, tributes, one-day festivals, English-language comedy and two weekly fixtures. Many nights are free.

Cartel de la programación del cuarto trimestre de 2026 de la Biblioteca de Culturas Contemporáneas, en el Centro Cultural Mirador del Carmen de Estepona

Until 18 Dec · Culture

Autumn at the BCC

Seventeen dates from October to December at the Library of Contemporary Cultures: acoustic sets, workshops, book talks, a reading club, the BCC's second anniversary with Manuel Jabois on 26 November and a piano concert on 18 December. Free entry.

Cartel de Halloween Estepona 2026, el sábado 31 de octubre desde las 19:00 h en el Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos

26 Oct · Festival

Halloween Estepona 2026: Stephen King week and party at the Palacio

Estepona celebrates Halloween with a week devoted to Stephen King at the Teatro Felipe VI, for the 50th anniversary of 'Carrie', and a big free party on Saturday 31 at the Palacio de Congresos: costume contest, children's party, haunted passage and Dr. Jones live.

Cartel de la ópera Madama Butterfly, de Giacomo Puccini, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

28 Oct · Culture

Madama Butterfly — Puccini's Opera

The LGAM Opera Company, with the National Opera of Moldova, brings Puccini's 'Madama Butterfly' to the Teatro Felipe VI, with over 70 performers on stage.

30 Oct · Music

Sinfonía del Terror

The Banda Sinfónica Ciudad de Jaén plays horror film scores, with a first half devoted to Stephen King, on the eve of Halloween at the Teatro Felipe VI.

Cartel de 'New Magic Experience', espectáculo de magia de Jammes Garibo, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

7 Nov · Culture

New Magic Experience — Jammes Garibo

Maestros de la Magia presents 'New Magic Experience', illusionist Jammes Garibo's renewed show with brand-new illusions, at the Teatro Felipe VI.

Cartel de la III Ruta 091 de Estepona: agentes de la Policía Nacional con una niña en silla de ruedas y un niño, carrera solidaria del 8 de noviembre a favor de Los Pasos de Noa

8 Nov · Event

3rd Ruta 091 Estepona

National Police charity run and walk for the Los Pasos de Noa association: children's races at 10:00 am and a 4.6 km adult route through the centre and along the seafront. Start and finish at the Mirador del Carmen.

14 Nov · Culture

Miguel Miguel — ¡Acojonado!

Comedian Miguel Miguel brings '¡Acojonado!', his most personal stand-up show, to the Teatro Felipe VI in Estepona.

Cartel de 'Estepona, Jardín de Luz', suite para banda de David Rivas, estreno de la Banda Municipal de Estepona

20 Nov · Music

Premiere of 'Estepona, Jardín de Luz' — Suite for Band

Premiere of 'Estepona, Jardín de Luz', the suite for band by David Rivas that won the 5th International Composition Competition, performed by the Municipal Band at the extraordinary Santa Cecilia concert. 20 November.

Cartel de Michael's Legacy, tributo a Michael Jackson, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

21 Nov · Music

Michael's Legacy — A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Michael's Legacy recreates Michael Jackson's great concerts live, with a live band, eight dancers and the acclaimed impersonator Ximo MJ.

22 Nov · Culture

La Revoltosa

One of the great classics of Spanish light opera (zarzuela) comes to the Teatro Felipe VI, with numbered seating.

27 Nov · Culture

Manolo Morera — Monólogos

Manolo Morera brings 'Monólogos' and his particular brand of clean comedy to the Teatro Felipe VI in Estepona.

28 Nov · Music

Queen Forever Tribute

Queen Forever Tribute brings the grandeur of Queen back to life on stage, with Francisco Fernández as Freddie Mercury at the Teatro Felipe VI.

Bolas de luz navideñas colgadas entre palmeras sobre una fuente iluminada en el centro de Estepona

1 Dec · Festival

Christmas in Estepona

In December, Estepona's streets are lit up with Christmas lights and the council organises a programme of concerts, cultural events and activities for all ages.

Cartel de El Cascanueces, por el Imperial Heritage Ballet, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

7 Dec · Culture

The Nutcracker — Imperial Heritage Ballet

The Imperial Heritage Ballet brings 'The Nutcracker', Tchaikovsky's Christmas classic, to the Teatro Felipe VI. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Cartel de David Cepo, 'No cruces los brazos', en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

12 Dec · Culture

David Cepo — Don't Cross Your Arms

Comedian David Cepo closes out the year at the Teatro Felipe VI with his stand-up show 'No cruces los brazos'.

Cartel de 'Giselle', de Worldwide Ballet Theatre, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

19 Dec · Culture

Giselle — Worldwide Ballet Theatre

Worldwide Ballet Theatre performs 'Giselle', Adolphe Adam's great romantic classic, at Teatro Felipe VI. 19 December, 7:30 pm.

Cartel del concierto navideño 'Con Alegría' de Raya Real, 20 de diciembre de 2026 en el Teatro Auditorio Felipe VI de Estepona

20 Dec · Music

Raya Real — Con Alegría, Christmas concert

Raya Real bring 'Con Alegría', their Christmas concert, to Estepona: classic carols and flamenco songs in the style of Andalusian zambombas. 20 December, 8:00 pm, from €38.50.

Cartel de 'Oh Happy Day', la gira número 19 del Alabama Gospel Choir, con los cantantes del coro vestidos de rojo

22 Dec · Music

Oh Happy Day — Alabama Gospel Choir

The Alabama Gospel Choir brings its 19th tour, 'Oh Happy Day', to the Teatro Felipe VI on Tuesday 22 December, right in the middle of Christmas. Tickets from €46.20.

26 Dec · Family

El Payaso Tallarín

El Payaso Tallarín and his troupe of clowns come to the Teatro Felipe VI with a musical show of songs, magic and laughter for the whole family.

Cartel de El Lago de los Cisnes, por el Ballet Clásico Internacional, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

2 Jan · Culture

Swan Lake — Ballet Clásico Internacional

The Ballet Clásico Internacional opens the year at the Teatro Felipe VI with its own version of Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake', with soloists trained at the Bolshoi, the Mariinsky and the Moldova Opera.

Cartel del Gran Concierto de Año Nuevo de Johann Strauss con la Strauss Philharmonic Orchestra & Ballet

11 Jan · Music

Grand New Year's Concert — Johann Strauss

The Strauss Philharmonic Orchestra & Ballet brings the New Year's Concert, with Johann Strauss's waltzes and polkas, to the Teatro Felipe VI on Monday 11 January 2027. Tickets from €57.20.

Cartel de 'La mejor música de películas', con la Cine Philharmonic Orchestra y las bandas sonoras de John Williams y Hans Zimmer

14 Jan · Music

The best film music: John Williams and Hans Zimmer

The Cine Philharmonic Orchestra plays the film scores of John Williams and Hans Zimmer at the Teatro Felipe VI on Thursday 14 January 2027. Tickets from €57.20.

16 Jan · Culture

Confusa Identidad

Blacksheep Teatro presents 'Confusa Identidad', a comedy about love, ego and the battle to be yourself, at the Teatro Felipe VI on Saturday 16 January 2027. Tickets from €19.80.

Cartel de 'Pensionistas', comedia de Gabriel Esparza con Irma Soriano, Loreto Valverde y Charo Reina

23 Jan · Culture

Pensionistas, with Irma Soriano, Loreto Valverde and Charo Reina

Irma Soriano, Loreto Valverde and Charo Reina star in 'Pensionistas', Gabriel Esparza's comedy in its third season, at the Teatro Felipe VI on Saturday 23 January 2027. Tickets from €30.80.

Cartel de El Cascanueces del Ballet de Kiev: una bailarina con vestido rosa sostiene el cascanueces sobre un puente nevado, con un castillo al fondo

28 Jan · Culture

The Nutcracker — Kyiv Ballet

The Kyiv Ballet brings Tchaikovsky's 'The Nutcracker' to the Teatro Felipe VI on 28 January 2027, on a tour raising funds for UNICEF in Ukraine. Tickets from €50.60.

Cartel de bROTHERS iN bAND, tributo a Dire Straits, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

30 Jan · Music

bROTHERS iN bAND — The Very Best of Dire Straits

bROTHERS iN bAND run through the Dire Straits repertoire live, with Angelo Fumarola out front, in more than two hours of concert.

Cartel de la comparsa Los Pecadores de Martínez Ares en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona, carnaval 2027

19 Feb · Music

Los Pecadores — Martínez Ares's Comparsa

Antonio Martínez Ares's comparsa brings 'Los Pecadores', his 2027 carnival, to Estepona. 19 February, 10:00 pm, Teatro Felipe VI, from €27.50.

20 Feb · Culture

David Puerto — Bien

David Puerto brings 'Bien', a stand-up show built on crowd work and improvisation with the audience, to the Teatro Felipe VI.

Cartel de Malas Compañías, homenaje a Joaquín Sabina, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

27 Feb · Music

Malas Compañías — A Tribute to Joaquín Sabina

Malas Compañías, with Justo Mullor on vocals, pay tribute to Joaquín Sabina on their 'Cuando Era Más Joven' tour.

Cartel de Aurum, 'Bandas Sonoras a la Luz de las Velas', en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

5 Mar · Music

Aurum — Film Scores by Candlelight

The SONORA Orchestra and Choir play great film scores — Gladiator, Titanic, Braveheart, Game of Thrones — by candlelight.

Cartel de 'Medina Azahara — El Musical' en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

13 Mar · Music

Medina Azahara — The Musical

'Medina Azahara — The Musical' brings the story and the songs of one of the founding bands of Andalusian rock to the Teatro Felipe VI.

20 Mar · Culture

Daniel Fez — La vida regulinchi

Content creator Daniel Fez — millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram — takes his stand-up show 'La vida regulinchi' to the stage.

9 Apr · Culture

Juan Amodeo — 013 Origen

Comedian Juan Amodeo brings '013 Origen', his most personal and unfiltered show, to the Teatro Felipe VI on Friday 9 April 2027. Tickets from €24.20.

24 Apr · Culture

Comandante Lara y Cía — Los 3 Tenores

Comandante Lara y Cía bring 'Los 3 Tenores', an over-18s comedy show, with two performances at the Teatro Felipe VI.

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