With awesome beaches, a charming old town and lots of street art – not to mention that famous Costa del Sol sunshine – Estepona holidays are perfect for trips with the fam, your other half or your bezzie mates.
With 21km (13 miles) of coastline and more than 300 days of sunshine every year, it’s little wonder Estepona’s best adventures are to be found down by the shore.
When you’re not sunning yourself on golden sands, embark on a dolphin spotting expedition from Puerto Estepona. Once you’re bffs with the bottlenoses, keep your sailor’s hat on with a sunset cruise follow-up.
There are old towns and then there’s Estepona’s effortlessly charming old quarter, which is made for wonderfully aimless strolls. Expect cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings decorated with oh-so-colourful flower pots and plants. Oh, and San Luis Castle too. It’s kind of hard to miss!
Street art is huge in Estepona and there’s lots to see here. To discover the best pieces, put some time aside for a self-guided murals route tour.
If you’re more plus fours than factor 50, set a (golf) course for Estepona. Head here for a week of ‘ruined walks’ and tee off every day on courses from the mountainous Valle Romano to the glorious coastal greens of Dona Julia.
If you’re only planning a single round, consider Finca Cortesin. An official venue of the Solheim Cup, you can follow in the hack marks of the golfing greats.
Between the beaches, bars and old town charm, Estepona gives you zillions of reasons to stay put. But should you want to stretch your legs, just head along the coast.
To your north is Malaga, the jewel in the Costa del Sol’s crown – think bucketloads of beaches, awesome architecture, rich cultural attractions and a lively bar scene. Head south and you’ll be back in ol’ Blighty (so to speak) in under an hour, making friends with monkeys on the rock of Gibraltar!
Best for... Beach breakers, golf lovers and Costa del Sol sizzlers 🏌🏼♀️
Go... To Playa de la Rada for the ultimate Andalusian beach day⛱️
You have to... Head out to sea to hang out with the dolphins (if they’ll let you) 🐬

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Currency
Euro
Language
Spanish
Time difference
GMT +1
Cost of a beer
€2.50
3-course meal
€25
Flight time
2 hrs
If your plan is to tan, get here between June and September. Mid-20s temps and clear blue skies make for plenty of body-bronzing opportunities.
For cheap Estepona holidays, touchdown on the tarmac in the off season between November and March. With temperatures tickling the mid-teens, you’ll not catch a chill but beach days may be a little limited.
If you’re here to swing your clubs or you’re after a bargain break with warm temperatures, book for the shoulder seasons in May or October.