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10 September

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Wednesday to SundayLouie Louie Live EsteponaWednesday to Sunday · Music · Estepona Marina

Until 13 SepDINOEXPO XXL Estepona 2026Until 13 Sep · Family · Estepona Convention Centre

Until 13 SepXXXI Summer Book FairUntil 13 Sep · Culture · Paseo Marítimo de 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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Large-format mural of fish painted on a building facade in 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.

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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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Until 13 Sep

DINOEXPO XXL Estepona 2026

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

Until 30 Oct

Mi Caseta Flamenco Show

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 12 Sep · Music

Concerts at Huber Art & Food

Six concert nights at Huber Art & Food, in the old town: flamenco on 28 August, Cuban son on the 29th, gypsy-jazz swing on 4 and 5 September and flamenco guitar on the 11th and 12th. Small capacity, reservation only.

Cartel oficial de la XXXI Feria del Libro en Verano de Estepona, Paseo Marítimo

Until 13 Sep · Culture

XXXI Summer Book Fair

Nearly two months of book stalls on the seafront promenade. Estepona's Summer Book Fair has been combining reading and sea air for over thirty years.

Templete del Recinto Musical de la Plaza del Reloj de Estepona, una de las sedes de las noches de baile

Until 15 Sep · Culture

Dance Nights in the Square

Every Tuesday of the summer, from 14 July to 15 September, Estepona's dance schools take to the square. Flamenco, Spanish dance, ballroom, dance therapy and ballet, outdoors and free of charge.

Bailaora de flamenco con vestido rojo durante una actuación en directo en Estepona

Until 15 Sep · Culture

Dance Nights of the Estepona Schools

Estepona's dance schools take their end-of-year shows outdoors on two September nights: El Taller del Arte on the 8th at the Orchid Park and La Milana on the 15th at Parque El Calvario. At 9:30 pm, free entry.

Cartel de la exposición 'De la figura a la materia', de Alejandro Hermann, en la Sala Expositiva del Mirador del Carmen de Estepona, del 18 de agosto al 19 de septiembre de 2026

Until 19 Sep · Culture

From Figure to Matter. Paintings by Alejandro Hermann

Around thirty paintings by Alejandro Hermann fill the Mirador del Carmen exhibition hall from 18 August to 19 September. Free entry.

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

Until 21 Sep · Event

AREME Coffee Morning

AREME's charity gatherings, open to anyone who wants to come along. Three September dates remain: coffee on the 7th at the marina, a charity quiz on the 17th and coffee on the 21st in Benavista.

Entrada de la Casa de las Tejerinas de Estepona con el cartel de una exposición de pintura

Until 9 Oct · Culture

Summer Exhibitions

Eight exhibitions spread across the town-centre venues between August and October: sculpture, painting, photography and open-air art. All with free entry.

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.

Guitarrista flamenco tocando en directo, sentado en una silla de enea, durante un espectáculo en Estepona

11 Sep · Music

Flamenco Night at the Peña

Singing, dance and guitar at Estepona's Peña Flamenca: José Manuel Fernández on cante, Sandra Cisneros and Pedro Heredia on baile and José Fernández on guitar. 11 September, 9:30 pm.

Cresta de Sierra Bermeja con los pinos recortados contra el cielo azul sobre el suelo rojizo de peridotitas

11 Sep · Event

La Vuelta 2026 — Stage 19 finish at Peñas Blancas

La Vuelta reaches Estepona on Friday 11 September: stage 19 starts in Vélez-Málaga and finishes high up at Peñas Blancas, after 205.1 km and a first-category final climb.

Cartel de Luis Piedrahita, 'Apocalípticamente correcto', en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

12 Sep · Culture

Luis Piedrahita — Apocalyptically Correct

Luis Piedrahita presents 'Apocalípticamente correcto', a witty monologue on freedom, at the Teatro Felipe VI.

13 Sep · Music

Generation ABBA

One of Europe's best ABBA tribute shows brings two hours of live music and vocals to the Teatro Felipe VI.

Cortador de jamón trabajando una pieza en directo en un evento gastronómico al aire libre en Estepona

13 Sep · Gastronomy

Charity Ham-Carving Gathering

The first charity ham-carving gathering in aid of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC) in Estepona, at Plaza del Ajedrez, with a tasting plate for €5.

Sala de exposiciones de Casa de las Tejerinas en Estepona, con sus paredes blancas y techos abovedados

18 Sep · Culture

Book Launch: 'Elementales formas de silencio'

Juan Gaitán presents his book 'Elementales formas de silencio' in the Alfonso Gil Alfonso Hall at Casa de las Tejerinas, on 18 September at 6:00 pm, introduced by poet Teresa Floro.

Culture18Sep

9th Costa del Sol Manga Festival

Cosplay contests, video game tournaments and a large exhibitor area — the Costa del Sol's biggest manga and anime gathering, in its ninth edition.

Paseo Marítimo de Estepona con sus pérgolas azules, las palmeras y la playa al fondo

19 Sep · Culture

Sharing Cultures

Three days devoted to the communities that live in Estepona: Italian culture on 19 September, British on the 26th and Ukrainian on the 27th, beside the Peseta Monument.

Cartel oficial de la X Semana de la Moda de Estepona 2026, 10 aniversario, Parque Orquidario

23 Sep · Culture

X Estepona Fashion Week

The 10th edition of Estepona Fashion Week returns to Parque Orquidario, the venue where it all began a decade ago.

Cartel de Nada, comedia de Álvaro Carrero, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

25 Sep · Culture

Nada... a comedy by Álvaro Carrero

Pablo Puyol, Miguel Á. Martín and Álvaro Carrero take the stage at the Teatro Felipe VI with a comedy about the end of the world, absurdity and friendship.

2 Oct · Culture

Miguel Lago

Galician comedian Miguel Lago opens the Teatro Felipe VI's autumn season with his latest stand-up show.

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

9 Oct · Culture

Swan Lake — Kyiv Ballet

The Kyiv Ballet brings Swan Lake to the Teatro Felipe VI — Tchaikovsky's great classic on the love between Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette.

Cartel de 'Iconos o la exploración del destino', de El Brujo, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

10 Oct · Culture

El Brujo — Iconos o la exploración del destino

Actor Rafael Álvarez, known as 'El Brujo', brings his show 'Iconos o la exploración del destino' to the Teatro Felipe VI.

Corredores con dorsal cruzando una pasarela de madera del corredor litoral de Estepona

11 Oct · Event

Estepona Marathon — Garden of the Costa del Sol

Estepona runs its first marathon. Start at 8:30 am from the municipal athletics stadium and a course that hugs the sea along the coastal path, with a half marathon on the same morning.

16 Oct · Culture

Santi Rodríguez — ¿Nos damos un viaje?

Comedian Santi Rodríguez presents '¿Nos damos un viaje?' at the Teatro Felipe VI in Estepona.

Cartel de Aidalai, tributo a Mecano, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

17 Oct · Music

Aidalai — Mecano Tribute

Aidalai performs the songbook of Mecano live on the Teatro Felipe VI stage — a journey through one of the most influential bands in Spanish pop.

Cartel de Esperanza Soria y Fernando Soto, homenaje a María Jiménez y Bambino, en el Teatro Felipe VI de Estepona

23 Oct · Music

Esperanza Soria & Fernando Soto — A Tribute to María Jiménez and Bambino

Esperanza Soria and Fernando Soto pay tribute to María Jiménez and Bambino with a flamenco show full of feeling on the Teatro Felipe VI stage.

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 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'.

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 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.

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.

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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