Estepona, located on the western Costa del Sol offers the visitor an unrivalled array of attractions, with more than 30 kilometres of carefully maintained sandy beaches. Some wild and dramatic, others tranquil with their waterside restaurants (Chiringuitos). The players dream of year round golf. four courses in Estepona to refresh the interest, more than 30 on the Costa del Sol. A sporting paradise. Water skiing, parascending, sub-aqua diving. Tennis and squash. Cycling and walking. Hunting and fishing. A sports marina harbours yachts and power boats. Cristalline swimming pools and after exertion relaxation.
Estepona has also embraced modernity with style, however, as seen in its marina, a place to marvel at expensive boats, eat great fish and see in the early hours at the clubs and bars which come alive after midnight, as much with displays of local Sevillana dancing as anything you'd see in an English nightclub. During the day, you can watch the fish buyers in full swing at the fish auction at the port, before the catch is whisked along the coast to supply local restaurants. Estepona also has a wide range of beaches, from the popular La Rada in the centre with its beach bars and restaurants to the family-friendly El Cristo just outside the town, or the quieter Playa del Castor and the naturist Costa Natura complex east of town. No town around here would get far without a golf course and Estepona Golf Course provides a wild and challenging 18 holes with one notorious section known as the 'ski slope'. For those who prefer green spaces without a golf club in hand, Estepona has several pretty landscaped public parks or head inland to the Sierra Bermeja mountain, which dominates the landscape behind the town, just 10km from the sea. A popular daytrip from Estepona is to the striking town of Casares, 18km to the south west, the archetypal 'pueblo blanco' (white village) and a staple feature on postcards. There is also the exotic Selwo nature park just off the N340 near Estepona, an African-style safari park where 2,000 animals - including some rare breeds - live in semi-wild surroundings. You can wander around the vast expanse or take a trip in a 4x4 to see rhino, elephants, bears, lions and tigers. When you fancy a rest, there are lots of restaurants or you can relax in the peaceful botanical gardens. Bird-lovers will enjoy the canyon where exotic birds fly freely above your head.
Sabinillas is a lovely village. Four minutes drive west of the apartment. Has a lovely promenade, restaurants, shops. English papers are sold there, nice bakery and supermarket. Gibralta is only 25 minutes drive (Passports are needed) The next roundabout west of the apartment and go left onto the beach, you will find Chiringuito Beach Bar & Restaurant. Very nice !! . There are markets every day. All information can be obtained either at the Albayat Clubhouse or the SUR in the English Newspaper. (Released on Fridays) Duquesa Marina, just past Sabinilas, has restaurants, bars and lots of places to eat. Macues is a good restaurant with view of the Marina. Le Menorah (Very close by) A good restaurant, but you need to book in advance.Jubacara Restaurant (also very close by) again, you need to book. Marbella is only 20 minutes drive away. Excellent for shopping Supermarkets Local, go to the Costa Galera roundabout, turn right, go straight across the first and second roundabouts, take the slip road (do not go under the underpass) the slip road just before it. Carry on to the roundabout next to the garage, continue across the roundabout for about 100 yards and you will see on your right, the Macadona Supermarket. It should take under 5 minutes to get there. Carrefour Supermarket. Chiringuitos bars and restaurant is only a couple of minutes drive from the apartment. Also there are markets every day, but they are not all on the doorstep. Also, if you want to go for skiing in the mountains of Sierra Nevada, they ae only 4 hours drive away.Much larger than Macadona. Go to Costa Galera roundabout, turn right, across the first and second roundabouts. Turn right at the next roundabout and carry straight on. (You will pass the Centre of Esterpona and out the other side) Carrefour will be on your right. All our doors have stoppers to stop banging and breaking glass. All windows have pull down blinds, please treat gently. English Radio can be tuned in.