Holiday in Estepona

Beach in Spain — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇸

Country

Spain

Type

Beach

Best time to travel

April to October

Budget/day

75-130 EUR

Getting there from Germany

Flight to Málaga (approx. 3 hours), then 1 hour drive west along the coast

About Estepona

In recent years, Estepona has quietly transformed into one of the most charming coastal towns on the Costa del Sol and is affectionately referred to as the "Garden of the Costa del Sol." The old town has been lavishly adorned with over 50 large-scale murals, thousands of flower pots, and an orchid house, providing a colorful contrast to the white facades of the houses. German tourists seeking authentic Andalusia will find a place here that, despite its location between Marbella and Gibraltar, has preserved its Spanish character. The 21-kilometer coastline offers both lively city beaches and quiet, unspoiled sections, while the new beach promenade "Senda Litoral" invites for extensive walks along the sea. The modern marina, the lively tapas bars in the old town, and the proximity to the Sierra Bermeja mountains complete the offering.

Safety
85
Relaxation
80
Families
80
Beach
78
Food
75

Top 4 highlights in Estepona

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Ruta de los Murales

Over 50 large-scale murals transform the old town into an open-air museum - a photo walk through art and history

2

Orchidarium

Europe's largest orchid house with over 5,000 orchids from around the world, nestled in a tropical garden

3

Old Town Flower Streets

The lovingly restored streets with thousands of geranium pots on white walls - an Instagrammer's dream

4

Playa del Cristo

Protected, shell-shaped bay with calm waters, ideal for families and one of the cleanest beaches on the Costa del Sol

Hotels in Estepona

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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen

Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

Best time to travel for Estepona

Recommended travel time

April to October

Summer

28-34°C, sunny with a pleasant sea breeze, rarely oppressively hot

Winter

10-17°C, mild and sunny, often t-shirt weather even in December

How much does a holiday in Estepona cost?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

40-60 EUR

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

75-130 EUR

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

170-380 EUR

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips for Estepona

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

Walk the Ruta de los Murales in the morning when the sun perfectly illuminates the murals

On Sundays, there is a flea market at the harbor - here you can find curiosities and local handicrafts

Plan a day trip to Gibraltar (30 min.) - the monkey colony and the rock are unique

The Senda Litoral coastal promenade is perfect for sunset walks towards Marbella

Food & drink in Estepona

These specialties you must try!

Espeto de Sardinas - sardines grilled on wooden skewers over an open fire, the landmark of the Costa del Sol
Gazpacho Andaluz - the cold tomato soup, particularly fresh and aromatic in Estepona
Porra Antequerana - a thicker version of gazpacho with bread crumbs and hard-boiled egg
Pestiños - dough pillows seasoned with anise and sesame in honey, traditional Andalusian pastry
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