Balcon del Mar Guide Book
Food scene
Estepona’s leisure port which is only a few steps away from our Apartment is located very close to the town centre, which makes it even more interesting for visitors who wish to enjoy the benefits of this beautiful Costa del Sol town. The port area has a great variety of restaurants, a supermarket and nautical services. The port also boasts one of the best markets on the Costa del Sol which is held every Sunday. Across from the Apartment in the old Bull Ring is a Fruit and Vegetable market held every Sunday.
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Port sportowy Estepona
Estepona’s leisure port which is only a few steps away from our Apartment is located very close to the town centre, which makes it even more interesting for visitors who wish to enjoy the benefits of this beautiful Costa del Sol town. The port area has a great variety of restaurants, a supermarket and nautical services. The port also boasts one of the best markets on the Costa del Sol which is held every Sunday. Across from the Apartment in the old Bull Ring is a Fruit and Vegetable market held every Sunday.
Sightseeing
In the heart of Estepona Town is the Orchidarium Estepona, which is divided into two levels, separated by a beautiful bamboo forest. The Orchidarium has an area of 1,000m2 and 15,000 cubic metres in volume. You can enjoy visual attractions such as a lake, a waterfall of more than 15 metres and three glass domes, the highest of which stands about 30 metres high, offering a surprising image seen from inside. There are more than 5,000 plants to be found with 1,300 different species. https://www.orchidariumestepona.com/
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Dom Orchidei w Esteponie
86 C. TerrazaIn the heart of Estepona Town is the Orchidarium Estepona, which is divided into two levels, separated by a beautiful bamboo forest. The Orchidarium has an area of 1,000m2 and 15,000 cubic metres in volume. You can enjoy visual attractions such as a lake, a waterfall of more than 15 metres and three glass domes, the highest of which stands about 30 metres high, offering a surprising image seen from inside. There are more than 5,000 plants to be found with 1,300 different species. https://www.orchidariumestepona.com/
Estepona's old town is one of the few remaining old towns along with Marbella and Malaga. At the heart of the old town in Estepona is the Plaza de la Flores. From there the Plaza del Reloj is just around the corner and is home to the oldest Christian building on the Costa del Sol, Torre del Reloj, originally part of a church built on the site of an Arab mosque. Further up is the Plaza San Francisco which has a beautiful 18th century church.
There is a lot to cover in the old town and will take the best part of a day to get around. Plaza de la Flores is where the tourist information centre is located so you can pick up your free map of the Old Town so is good place to start your tour.
Down cobblestone streets decorated with geraniums you can see the Castillo de San Luis, a fortress constructed by Spain’s Catholic Monarchs at the end of the 15th century. This endearing little square has a belltower that is the last remaining part of the original Iglesia de los Remedios, destroyed in an earthquake in the mid-18th century.
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Historyczne centrum Estepony
3 Calle AuroraEstepona's old town is one of the few remaining old towns along with Marbella and Malaga. At the heart of the old town in Estepona is the Plaza de la Flores. From there the Plaza del Reloj is just around the corner and is home to the oldest Christian building on the Costa del Sol, Torre del Reloj, originally part of a church built on the site of an Arab mosque. Further up is the Plaza San Francisco which has a beautiful 18th century church.
There is a lot to cover in the old town and will take the best part of a day to get around. Plaza de la Flores is where the tourist information centre is located so you can pick up your free map of the Old Town so is good place to start your tour.
Down cobblestone streets decorated with geraniums you can see the Castillo de San Luis, a fortress constructed by Spain’s Catholic Monarchs at the end of the 15th century. This endearing little square has a belltower that is the last remaining part of the original Iglesia de los Remedios, destroyed in an earthquake in the mid-18th century.
The pine-scented peaks of the Sierra Bermeja range, rise behind Estepona and stretch as far as Casares to the west and the Genalguacil valley to the north. Take a day trip to see one of the most spectacular views across the Costa del Sol.
On a clear day, especially in the winter months, when the wind has been coming from the west, you will have breath-taking views across to Morocco in the South and Gibraltar to the West. Drive up to the top, park your car and then do one of the many hikes in the area. Sometimes during winter, you may be fortunate to see the top of the mountain covered in snow. Unfortunately, in 2021 large areas of the Sierra Bermeja were devastated by wild fires.
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Sierra Bermeja
The pine-scented peaks of the Sierra Bermeja range, rise behind Estepona and stretch as far as Casares to the west and the Genalguacil valley to the north. Take a day trip to see one of the most spectacular views across the Costa del Sol.
On a clear day, especially in the winter months, when the wind has been coming from the west, you will have breath-taking views across to Morocco in the South and Gibraltar to the West. Drive up to the top, park your car and then do one of the many hikes in the area. Sometimes during winter, you may be fortunate to see the top of the mountain covered in snow. Unfortunately, in 2021 large areas of the Sierra Bermeja were devastated by wild fires.
Just around the Punta de Doncella headland from Estepona’s marina, is Playa del Cristo which is one of the most popular beaches of Estepona. There’s a breakwater on the east side and together with the natural curve of the bay and the beach’s east-facing orientation, the beach is protected from strong breezes and sea currents.
It is a perfect place to learn to SUP, have lunch at the local Chiringuito or relax in the sun. SUP boards are available for rental by your hosts so please do not hesitate to ask.
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Playa del Cristo
s/n Av. del CarmenJust around the Punta de Doncella headland from Estepona’s marina, is Playa del Cristo which is one of the most popular beaches of Estepona. There’s a breakwater on the east side and together with the natural curve of the bay and the beach’s east-facing orientation, the beach is protected from strong breezes and sea currents.
It is a perfect place to learn to SUP, have lunch at the local Chiringuito or relax in the sun. SUP boards are available for rental by your hosts so please do not hesitate to ask.
The Paseo Marítimo is a scenic waterfront promenade lined with restaurants, chiringuitos, bars & shops, plus a park with a playground. The walk of almost 3 km runs from La Rada Beach to the Fishing Port with a part of it soon to be pedestrian only.
This jewel of Estepona, exercises the body and recharges the spirit and has also become the meeting point throughout the year where you can enjoy extraordinary sunrises, especially in winter. During the hot days of summer, take a stroll before sunset and enjoy the atmosphere.
There is no better place to be.
Paseo Marítimo
The Paseo Marítimo is a scenic waterfront promenade lined with restaurants, chiringuitos, bars & shops, plus a park with a playground. The walk of almost 3 km runs from La Rada Beach to the Fishing Port with a part of it soon to be pedestrian only.
This jewel of Estepona, exercises the body and recharges the spirit and has also become the meeting point throughout the year where you can enjoy extraordinary sunrises, especially in winter. During the hot days of summer, take a stroll before sunset and enjoy the atmosphere.
There is no better place to be.
The urbanism of Estepona during the XIX century is marked by the expansion of the town towards the east. This extension of the town is equipped with a large square, in which the most important houses in Estepona of that time were built.
During its history its name has changed, from its original Plaza Nueva, or Plaza de la Cárcel, to Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza del Rey, (in recognition of Fernando VII), owned by José Antonio (Falangist politician), up to the current place name of Plaza de las Flores.
Today it is a large pedestrian square, the centre of life in Estepona, with several public buildings (Casa de las Tejerinas, Tourist Office), imposing 19th century houses, a large central fountain and, above all, a garden full of flowers where the current name comes from.
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Plaza de las Flores
Plaza de las FloresThe urbanism of Estepona during the XIX century is marked by the expansion of the town towards the east. This extension of the town is equipped with a large square, in which the most important houses in Estepona of that time were built.
During its history its name has changed, from its original Plaza Nueva, or Plaza de la Cárcel, to Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza del Rey, (in recognition of Fernando VII), owned by José Antonio (Falangist politician), up to the current place name of Plaza de las Flores.
Today it is a large pedestrian square, the centre of life in Estepona, with several public buildings (Casa de las Tejerinas, Tourist Office), imposing 19th century houses, a large central fountain and, above all, a garden full of flowers where the current name comes from.
La Rada Beach is the main beach in the town of Estepona and is the most visited beach by both locals and visitors. La Rada Beach is a long stretch measuring more than 2.5 kilometres, with fine sand, and many services offered along this lengthy promenade.
It is the Estepona beach par excellence and has a lifeguard service to ensure the safety of bathers. Located next to the main streets of the town, it is the perfect option for those wishing to spend some time on the beach and then wonder into the town to one of the many restaurants or try the typical Paella or the famous Sardine Espetos in a chiringuito.
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La Rada Beach
La Rada Beach is the main beach in the town of Estepona and is the most visited beach by both locals and visitors. La Rada Beach is a long stretch measuring more than 2.5 kilometres, with fine sand, and many services offered along this lengthy promenade.
It is the Estepona beach par excellence and has a lifeguard service to ensure the safety of bathers. Located next to the main streets of the town, it is the perfect option for those wishing to spend some time on the beach and then wonder into the town to one of the many restaurants or try the typical Paella or the famous Sardine Espetos in a chiringuito.
Estepona has been turned into an open-air museum that offers a new original way of enjoying art. Artistic murals decorate the facades of buildings in different neighbourhoods, giving them life and creating an attraction for visitors. It is possible to stroll through the different streets and enjoy high-quality paintings, as well as precious sculptures by important artists of national and international fame and famous poetry in several languages. One of these murals can be seen from the balcony of our apartment.
A guided tour is available. See the brochure for more details.
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Ruta de los Murales Artisticos
30 Av. Juan Carlos IEstepona has been turned into an open-air museum that offers a new original way of enjoying art. Artistic murals decorate the facades of buildings in different neighbourhoods, giving them life and creating an attraction for visitors. It is possible to stroll through the different streets and enjoy high-quality paintings, as well as precious sculptures by important artists of national and international fame and famous poetry in several languages. One of these murals can be seen from the balcony of our apartment.
A guided tour is available. See the brochure for more details.