Gastronomy
Market, harbour and tapas in Estepona.
Two main zones for eating: the Municipal Market in the old town and the Sports Harbour by the sea. Everything verified on the map.
A guide to the zones to orient you. For specific restaurants, use the Where to Eat directory.
Before you go
The Municipal Market is in the old town. The harbour area is active all year. Beach bars open in season (spring–autumn).
Town centre · Old town
Estepona Municipal Market
On Calle Villa, in the heart of the old town. The building dates from 1949 and served as the neighbourhood's covered food market until 2018, where Estepona residents bought their fish and seasonal fruit. Since March 2024 the same building has worked as a food hall, Mercado Santa Ana.
The building is the same one since 1949; what has changed is its use. You come here to eat, not to do the shopping.
Where to eat in this area
- Mencey · Tapas bar
- La Boquerona · Restaurant
- Burger Comic · Restaurant
- Mini Thai Restaurant (Thailandés) · Restaurant
- Las Gitanillas · Restaurant
- La Palma · Restaurant
- Takeko Japanese Bar · Restaurant
- The Boab Tree Restaurante · Restaurant
Sports Harbour · West zone
Harbour Gastronomic Area
The area around the Sports Harbour concentrates restaurants serving fresh fish and seafood, beach bars by the water and terraces with views of the coast all the way to Marbella. It is the most active zone for dining out, with options open at lunchtime and in the evening all year.
Ten minutes from the old town on foot. The three free municipal museums are also here.
Where to eat in this area
- Halomon · Tapas bar
- Simonito · Restaurant
- La Trattoria di Tony (Italiano) · Restaurant
- Gastropub Viceversa · Restaurant
- Rosatti (Italiano) · Restaurant
- Plan B Restaurant · Tapas bar
- Urban Tapas Estepona · Tapas bar
- El Palangre · Restaurant
Special space · Town centre
Mercado Santa Ana
A gastronomy market in the centre of Estepona with several food concepts: Italian, Japanese, wines, cocktails, ibéricos and a bakery. For eating, sharing and staying a little longer.
See Mercado Santa AnaPractical information
- Estepona's gastronomy revolves around the sea: espetos, fresh fish, shellfish and seasonal almadraba tuna.
- Tapas in the old town are concentrated in small bars, mainly around Plaza de las Flores and adjacent streets.
- The Sports Harbour is the most comfortable option for dining with a terrace and sea views all year.
- Prices in the old town are generally more affordable than at the harbour.
Interactive map
See the gastronomic zones on the map
On the Estepona Travel map you can locate the Municipal Market, the harbour area and other gastronomic points of interest. Useful for calculating distances from your accommodation or combining with other visits.
View on the mapLooking for a specific restaurant, bar or beach bar?
In the Where to Eat directory you can search by name or area, see the phone number, website and exact location of each establishment.