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The fishing guild that voted, competed and ran the city

The Cofradía de Pescadores de Estepona was not just a guild. It voted in council sessions, organised sporting events and was one of the two economic pillars of the city. A story of civic life that guidebooks leave out.

20th century4 min read

Tipo de organización

Gremio y actor civil

Contraparte agraria

Hermandad Sindical de Labradores y Ganaderos

Club Náutico

Fundado 1958

Sociedad de Pesca Deportiva

Punta de la Plata, fundada 1975

The Cofradía de Pescadores de Estepona, Estepona's fishing guild, was for decades far more than a trade union: it took part in council debates, organised sporting tournaments and was one of the most active civic actors in the city until tourism changed the local economic structure.

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Full translation into English is planned for a future phase.

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