Estepona Walking Tour 2025: Discover the Best Areas to Live, Invest & Explore on the Costa del Sol

If you’ve been dreaming of life in Spain, Estepona may just be your perfect destination. With more than 320 days of sunshine a year, vibrant culture, and a rapidly growing international community, this charming coastal town is making serious waves in 2025.

In this in-depth walking tour, the team at Hi Homes explores everything that makes Estepona one of the best places to live and invest on the Costa del Sol—from historic neighborhoods and modern developments to stunning seafront promenades, parks, schools, and more.

🏡 How Estepona Is Laid Out

Estepona is divided into three main zones:

• New Golden Mile (East Estepona): Suburban, beachside living with proximity to Marbella

• Centro (Central Estepona): Includes the Old Town, New Town, promenade, shops, restaurants, and key town hall developments

• West Estepona (Westona): Emerging residential hubs with great value and future growth potential

Each zone offers something unique—from authentic Andalusian charm to sleek modern living.

🏖️ The Promenade – Estepona’s Beating Heart

The beach promenade connects East to West and is one of the most beloved features of the town. Locals and expats use it for morning walks, evening runs, and weekend family strolls. Lined with restaurants, chiringuitos, cafes, and bike lanes, it embodies Spanish outdoor living.

🌸 The Old Town – Cobblestone Charm & Tapas Heaven

With its narrow cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and colorful flowerpots, Estepona’s Old Town is the soul of the city. It’s home to:

• Boutique hotels

• Artisan shops

• Tapas bars and family-run restaurants

• Plaza de las Flores – a must-visit square with vibrant cafés and MaduBar (a top evening spot!)

Whether you’re walking through its romantic streets or enjoying a late-night dinner, the Old Town is dripping with Spanish charm.

🏙️ New Town & Infrastructure Boom

The New Town has undergone a major facelift in the last decade with large investments in:

• Boulevards like Av. Juan Carlos I and Av. España

• Contemporary commercial spaces

• High-end shops, banks, gyms, and businesses

This urban facelift is attracting more international buyers, particularly from Northern Europe. Mayor José María García Urbano, in office since 2011, has overseen the transformation, turning Estepona into one of Spain’s best-managed coastal towns.

🏗️ Las Mesas – The Modern Hub of Estepona

Just 10 minutes from the beach and Old Town lies Las Mesas, Estepona’s most contemporary residential zone. It features:

• Paddle & fitness clubs

• Public parks & playgrounds

• Luxury new developments like South Place, South Sands, Las Mesas Blue Horizon, and Alexia Life

It’s the perfect area for modern families, digital nomads, and investors looking for high-end, walkable living.

🏫 Schools in Estepona

Whether you’re moving with children or planning for the future, Estepona has excellent education options:

Top Private Schools

• Colegio San Jose

• Atalaya International School

• Mayfair Academy

• International School of Estepona

• Atlas American School of Málaga

Public Schools

• Colegio Público Maria Espinosa

• Sierra Bermeja

• Simon Fernández

• Tomás de Aquino

⚽ Sports & Lifestyle Facilities

Did you know Estepona was named the Athletic City of Europe? The town features:

• A full athletic stadium

• Football fields

• Tennis & paddle clubs

• Top-tier golf courses (every 5 minutes!)

• Outdoor gyms and running tracks

Add 320+ sunny days per year and you’ve got a dream location for fitness enthusiasts and families alike.

⚓ The Marina – Estepona’s Coastal Jewel

The marina is the cherry on top—home to:

• A year-round yachting harbor

• Fresh seafood restaurants

• Nightlife venues

• Weekly markets

Whether you’re into sailing, seafood, or sundowners by the sea, the Estepona marina is a must-visit.

🏥 Health & Safety

Estepona is incredibly safe, clean, and walkable. Healthcare is top-notch, with both public hospitals and private clinics available. Many expats opt for private insurance to gain faster access to appointments, and costs are much lower than in Northern Europe or North America.

🌍 Why Estepona Is a Top Pick in 2025

• Incredible property value vs. other European hotspots (London, Paris, Amsterdam)

• Major infrastructure investments underway

• Highly international and welcoming

• Excellent schools and healthcare

• Safe, beautiful, and beachside!

Thinking of Moving to Estepona?

Let our team at Hi Homes help you find the right property, whether you’re buying to live, invest, or retire. From beachfront apartments to hillside villas, we’ve got the Costa del Sol covered.

👉 Contact us today or explore our listings in Estepona’s hottest developments.