If you looking for a holiday home or an investment property in the sun, the Costa del Sol is a good place to start. However, as the Costa del Sol spans 150kms of beautiful coastline, as experienced Estepona estate agents, we recommend narrowing the search to Estepona, a charming beachside city on the western side of the coast.
There are many facets to Estepona, it is rich in culture and old-world charm, the colourful Old Town is often referred to as the ‘garden of the Costa del Sol’ and there is a bustling port and lively marina. Recently it has seen extensive investment and renovation including pedestrianisation of the city centre, and has excellent infrastructure, making it a thoroughly modern destination with fantastic, amenities, superb lifestyle and community.
Schools in Estepona
When deciding whether to buy property in Estepona, you can rest assured that all of the necessities of everyday life are well catered for. Parents have a choice between state and international schools and between the different types of syllabuses. There are several excellent international schools (listed below) in Estepona, and other in the neighbouring town of San Pedro de Alcantara such as Laude San Pedro International College which offers both the Spanish and British curriculum. and Marbella.
- The International School Estepona and the Mayfair School, both cater for children between 3 to 18 years, and follow the British curriculum.
- Colegio San José and Atalaya Colegio International schools are bilingual and cater for the same age range, however they follow the Spanish curriculum and the International Baccalaureate.
- Atlas American School (Estepona’s New Golden Mile) which follows the US syllabus.
Healthcare in Estepona
The public healthcare system in Spain is regarded as one of the best in the world, and Estepona (and the rest of the Costa del Sol) has excellent healthcare provision providing access to a wide network of doctors, clinics, accident and emergency centres, public and private hospitals including Cenyt Hospital and Hospiten. The state funded Hospital Costa del Sol is just a short away in Marbella.
Most popular areas for properties in Estepona, Spain
Estepona has several distinct areas; the Old Town, Estepona Marina and Port, West Estepona and East Estepona (the New Golden Mile). Each has its own character and unique attributes and attractions.
- Old Town: Most of the city centre has been pedestrianised to create a more pleasant traffic free area, and has become a popular location to buy property in Estepona. The main property are traditional white washed terraced houses.
- New Golden Mile, Estepona, starts at Guadalmina (San Pedro de Alcantara) and ends Estepona’s city centre. It has a wide range of properties, from modest new builds to luxury beachside apartments, golf apartments. The main developments in this area are Los Flamingos and established urbanisations like Bel Air, Atalaya Isdabe, Selwo, Costalita, El Pirata, Villacana, El Padron, Torre Bermeja and Cancelada.
- Estepona port and marina, is a busy, vibrant and picturesque and bustling with restaurants and bars, plus a market at the weekend. There is also a good range of properties, from apartments, townhouses and villas in the local vicinity.
- West Estepona, is considered to be one of most interesting areas for investment property at the moment in Estepona due to the extensive investment in new luxury hotels and the exclusive golf resort Finca Cortesin. Other notable areas are Bahia Dorada, Buenas Noches, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona Golf, Arena Beach and Valle Romano.
What to do in Estepona
There are many parks, playgrounds, beaches and beautiful countryside around Estepona blessed with all-year-round sunshine that provide a superb environment to enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
- Beaches
There are 17 sandy beaches, spanning 17kms, perfect for making sandcastles or sunbathing and there is also a public beach volleyball court. El Cristo beach is particularly popular with families due to the shallow water and lifeguards.
- Explore the countryside
If you prefer exploring the countryside, there are many organised hiking, cycling or horse-riding tours or trails.
- Water sports and boat trips
If you fancy getting wet there are plenty of opportunities for water sports including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, wakeboarding, windsurfing, pedal boats and for the older kids, Jet Ski hire. If you want to get close to the marine life you can take a boat trip to go whale or dolphin watching from Estepona marina.
- Horse riding
If you love horses and ponies, you will love Estepona! There is a good choice of Estepona horseback riding tours to choose from, which are both child and budget friendly. If you want to learn to ride, Estepona has a highly-acclaimed riding school, Escuela de Arte Ecusestre Costa del Sol.
- Selwo Aventura
If you prefer your animals to be more on the wild side, on the New Golden Mile Estepona, you’ll find Selwo Aventura, Natural Animal Park. This is a great day out for the family, and it also hosts Easter Camps and other exciting educational activities for children.
- Golf in Estepona
Estepona is home to some of the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol, many with golf academies and driving ranges which are suitable for all level of player, from pro to beginner.
These are just a few of the many wonderful activities, amenities and natural wonders that you can enjoy when you buy property in Estepona.
If would like to buy property in Estepona and would you like assistance finding the perfect property for sale in Estepona (Costa del Sol) from a dedicated Estepona estate agent, Get in touch with Top Properties Estepona on 633538813 or email info@topproprtiesestepona.com
