About Estepona
Why investors want to buy property in Estepona
Estepona is situated on the western flank of the Costa del Sol; with Marbella to the east and Manilva to the west, spanning 21km of Mediterranean coastline, blessed with some of the best beaches on the Costa del Sol. As with many of the Costa del Sol’s property hot spots, Estepona originally started life as a fishing village and now known as the garden of the Costa del Sol.
Town Centre
Estepona has been a popular destination for Spanish tourists for many years, only recently it has been on the radar of foreign visitors and buyers who are aware of the lifestyle benefits and potential returns when you buy property in Estepona. It is blessed with a charming old town that has retained its traditional charm, awash with colourful blooms adorning the white washed walls and plazas, the above-mentioned beaches and Estepona marina, packed with shops, restaurants and a fishing fleet.
There are excellent every day facilities and amenities for holiday makers and full-time residents alike, including a superb array of restaurants, beach clubs, outdoor activities, sports facilities, schools (public and private such as the highly acclaimed Colegio San José) and healthcare facilities, including several new hospitals, clinics and doctors’ surgeries.
The town has recently seen substantial investment, which has seen the creation of Spain’s longest promenade (1.5kms), extensive renovation and pedestrianised areas, to create Málaga’s first low emission zone.
Eastern Estepona
Estepona starts on the stretch of coastline unofficially known as Estepona’s New Golden Mile, on Marbella’s border, spanning from Guadalmina to Estepona’s town centre. This is where you’ll find so Benamara-Atalaya, El Paraiso, Nueva Atalaya, Bel-Air, Cancelada and Costalita. There is also the Anantara Villa Padierna and Los Flamingos luxury golf properties (although technically in Benahavís).
Also, on this stretch of the coast, you’ll find the Selwo Safari Adventure park, and El Velerin which is home to high-end villas and a number of 5-star hotels, including Las Dunas Grand Luxury Hotel, the iconic Tikitano by Besaya Polynesian style restaurant, and several beach clubs including Sublim at the newly rebuilt Laguna Village, Chiringuito Torre Velerin, Sonora Beach and more.
Western Estepona
On the other side of Estepona which borders Manilva, you’ll find equally appealing residential urbanisations and golf resorts, including Arena Beach, Valle Romano, Alcazaba Lagoon, Bahia Dorada and Buenas Noches. This area is currently emerging as the place to be, which is evident in some of high calibre new developments including The Edge, Las Olas and The Island.
Golf Properties
Anyone who owns property on the Costa del Sol is never far from a golf course, and this is true in Estepona. There are many beautiful golf courses and golf resorts, offering access to a superb array of golf properties, including El Paraiso Golf, Atalaya Golf and Country Club, Villa Padierna Golf Club, Valle Romano Golf & Resort and many more.
Ideally located, just 82km from Málaga international airport (45kms from Gibraltar), with quick connections to Marbella, Puerto Banús and other neighbouring towns.
Why you should buy properties in Estepona
Estepona’s star is in ascendence. In addition to the long-established 5-star Kempinski on Estepona’s New Golden Mile, substantial investment to the tune of 17€ million to upgrade IKOS Andalucia and 40€ million for the Santa Maria Hotel project (bought by Unicorn Royal Emirates), which is expected to see a total investment of 150€ million to complete the project. This level of investment has not only increased interest in Estepona property for sale, raising prices and also returns on investment.
Property stock in Estepona is varied, from quaint whitewashed property for sale in Estepona old town, to luxury penthouses and apartment in Cabo Bermejo or contemporary villas in exclusive new developments. No matter the type of property; whether you want golf properties providing a bird’s eye view of the green, detached villas for sale in Estepona’s exclusive suburbs or new apartments on Estepona’s New Golden Mile, there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.
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