Estepona is the place to be nowadays on the Costa del Sol. Thanks to the thriving local economy, a wide range of shops, beautiful sandy beaches, wide promenades and some of the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol.
Estepona is one of the few coastal towns on the Costa del Sol with its picturesque houses that has managed to retain its character despite the increase of tourism. It is a very well cared for town, with beautiful landscaped boulevards and parks and where you will find beautiful Mediterranean trees, plants and flowers lavishly in many streets. Facilities include all price ranges, including hotels, restaurants, recreational and cultural activities, beautiful traditional houses and shops.
It also has a pleasant marina where on Saturdays a small market is held with many restaurants located directly on the market. Many street cafes and tapas bars still serve traditional Spanish delicacies and the sometimes steep, cobbled, narrow streets seem more suitable for horses than cars. You will also find modern new build houses, shops and bodegas in Estepona, all very inviting, very friendly and very cheap! Estepona is highly recommended for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of Marbella while Puerto Banus is not far away.
There are 4 main reasons why Estepona is so popular among tourists from all over the world. Many people from Northern European countries opt for new build villas in this area. Mostly People from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Finland and France. But also wealthy people from Arabic countries find their way to Estepona. In general, Estepona’s owes its growing popularity to:
The Supreme Court declared a null revision of the general plan of Urban Planning in Marbella in November 2015. As a result, many promotors and investment funds ‘moved’ their interest to nearby towns. Estepona and Cancelada are best examples. Due to the uncertainty and urban planning regulations, both towns are now at heart of new build property development.
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Estepona enjoys one of the best (micro) climates of Europe. The traditional Spanish fishing village is located in the south of Spain on the Costa del Sol in the province of Malaga. it is a perfect place to enjoy the Spanish sun, the beautiful beaches and the pleasant sea. Estepona has a Mediterranean climate. The place is sheltered from the hinterland by its location on the northern side of the Sierra Bermeja mountains. As a result, the rainfall in Estepona is very limited and the sun shines 300 days a year. The winters are warmer and softer than elsewhere in Spain, the summers hot and dry. Ideal for the beach less suitable for sightseeing. In the summer there is also long light so that one can enjoy the summer evenings for a long time. The mountain Sierra Bermeja is a beautiful nature reserve. The red mountain spreads a beautiful orange glow when the sun goes down and there are also several wild animals to admire.
The municipality promotes Estepona as the ‘garden of the Costa del Sol. According to the mayor, José María García Urbano, the city wants to, above all, to provide a pleasant environment for both its inhabitants and the tourists. The municipal budget is therefore not used for the construction of more houses, but mainly investing in the improvement of the enjoyment of life and you notice that. Even if you only visit for the day.
Among the most prestigious recent projects are a brand-new athletics stadium in Estepona, which is officially open to the public since April 2019, and the construction of a beach pathway (La Senda Litoral), connecting Estepona to neighbouring towns, such as Marbella. This coastal path will reach all the way up to Málaga.
The New Golden Mile is without a shadow of a doubt the area where most new developments are under construction. The New Golden Mile is the stretch between San Pedro in Marbella and the East part of Estepona. It is an area that has undergone great development over the last 20 years and offers a variety of residential developments and complexes to suit all tastes and budgets. The term has also been extended to incorporate other residential areas, and sometimes locations from Guadalmina to Estepona are described as part of the New Golden Mile.
The New Golden Mile is popular because of its central location. Estepona on one side, San Pedro de Alcántara, Puerto Banús and Marbella in the other. In the following chapters, we highlight the best new build luxury property available in this area. Read more…

Trocadero Estepona
A good example of the increasing luxury climate in Estepona is the recent opening of Trocadero Estepona. This luxurious beach restaurant is very popular among the local high society, Marbella tourists and celebrities.
Cilo Marbella features a premium selection of new build villas in Estepona (New Golden Mile). In this article, we highlight 3 premium luxury properties for sale.
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