Walking into Estepona Old Town is like walking into a traditional Andalusian village. Here, you will find flowerpots painted vibrant colours adorning clean, white, adobe houses on cobblestone streets. Estepona as a whole is a town in ascendancy and it began in the Old Town. Town leaders led a beautification campaign that returned the historical centre to its Andalusian traditions.

It is a neighbourhood where foot traffic has returned and beautiful murals dazzle apartment block walls. Renovations have enhanced the architectural uniqueness of old properties. All of this has attracted a splendid variety of shops and other amenities. A light Mediterranean breeze carries the aroma of coffee and pastries in the morning. You stroll the main streets, free of cars, passing the coastal promenade of cafés, shops, and ice cream parlours. Perhaps meet friends at a traditional Andalusian eatery or tapas bar. Test the variety of international restaurants on offer. Savour grilled fish along the beach. Wind down at an ancient bar, full of local character, or a modern chill-out lounge. From the beach, turn inland, and walk picturesque Calle Terraza. Here lies the heart of old town shopping.

Start from historic Plaza de las Flores, a pretty square sometimes mistakenly called ‘Plaza de Naranjos’ after its Marbella equivalent. Showered with flowering plants, the plaza is surrounded by good restaurants, wine bars, boutiques, and cafés. You can even find a few quaint hostels and a brand new 4 star hotel. From here, pedestrian streets radiate in all directions. Some are being further transformed into elegant retail streets in the style of Málaga’s celebrated Calle Larios.

WHERE IS ESTEPONA OLD TOWN LOCATED?

The Old Town forms the heart of Estepona, the exclusive resort town that lies to the west of Marbella and Malaga. The municipality is part of the province of Malaga in the region of Andalusia. Estepona Old Town stretches from Avenida de San Lorenzo in the west, to Avenida de Andalucía to the east. The main streets feed into Avenida España, which runs parallel to the Playa de la Rada, or Rada Beach, on the Mediterranean Sea.

Getting to and from Estepona is easy. The town is well situated, with easy access to domestic and international destinations by road, rail, and air. For details, see our Estepona Guide.

WHAT IS THE HISTORY OF ESTEPONA OLD TOWN?

For centuries, Estepona was a simple fishing village surrounded by sugar fields and pastures. And indeed, people have been there for much longer than that. Stone tombs or dolmens discovered nearby confirm the area’s habitation since at least the Stone Age. Phoenicians and then Romans settled near the modern-day town.

Estepona in its current form dates back to Moorish times. This is clearly visible in the white-washed Andalusian houses that give the Old Town its character. The oldest part of the old town is the Barrio de la Villa, where are located the remains of the Castillo de San Luis. You will also find the Moorish tower in the Plaza del Reloj, and the Casa de los Algibes, which is now the town’s archaeological museum. More recent additions include a series of poems displayed on tiled plaques. Add to that the 25 giant murals that decorate building walls throughout town.

IS ESTEPONA OLD TOWN A GOOD PLACE TO BUY PROPERTY?

Not surprisingly, buying a property in Estepona Old Town is increasingly in vogue. Where else would you find such a fantastic variety of homes? There are not many apartments in the old town, the main property type being traditional village houses or casa matas. These range in size from 2 bedroom properties with a small patio or roof terrace to larger properties with 4 or more bedrooms, large pations with sometimes a pool or gardens and an abundance of terraces. What lies behind a simple facade and door is often surprising.

What’s more, the Old Town has become a hub of vibrant lifestyles ideal for the perennially young. It’s perfect for those who like having everything on their doorstep. The Old Town is ideal for anyone who simply wishes to escape car culture and wander carefree down picturesque streets. Be at ease in the privacy of an Old Town property, tucked away on a cobblestone street insulated from the lively centre. Real estate prices in Estepona consistently outpace the rest of Spain. Its proximity to pricy Marbella, where the rich and famous take their vacations, certainly helps. Land and property taxes are cheaper here than in Marbella, too.

We have been in business in Estepona Old Town since 2003 and have probably sold more properties than anyone else in the Old Town, we are therefore ideally placed to offer professional and honest advice to buyers and sellers alike.


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