Estepona

Girlfriend of Estepona mayor’s son called to testify on how she ended up running plush restaurant atop the town’s flagship new tower

FEARS of foul play are mounting in Estepona after the mayor’s son’s girlfriend swooped in to run a restaurant in a publicly owned building. Prosecutors

7 Feb, 2026 @ 09:30

Andalucia·Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Malaga

Estepona mayor could face five years in jail for embezzlement and misuse of public funds as chickens come home to roost

ESTEPONA’S under-fire mayor could be heading behind bars after prosecutors requested a five-and-a-half year jail term over allegations he misappropriated public money. Jose Garcia Urbano,

28 Jan, 2026 @ 13:02

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Politics

A shiny new main boulevard, more parking and a cycling track: Just some of the upgrades Estepona is set to see in 2026

ESTEPONA is set for a striking facelift after the local council approved a “historic” multi-million-euro budget on January 1. Authorities said that around 20% of

8 Jan, 2026 @ 13:03

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead·Property

WATCH: Storm Francis wreaks havoc on the Costa del Sol as rivers burst and homes flood – with snow warnings now issued across Spain

THE Costa del Sol has been left reeling after Storm Francis wreaked havoc over the weekend, dumping up to 200mm of rain in some areas.

5 Jan, 2026 @ 16:15

Costa del Sol·Lead·Weather

How much does each Costa del Sol town hall spend cleaning invasive Asian seaweed – and can profit be made from it?

AN invasive species of seaweed that seaside towns near Malaga are spending millions to remove could instead be repurposed for profit – but local governments

11 Dec, 2025 @ 16:59

Environment·Green·Lead·Malaga

Call for Costa del Sol motorists to sign petition demanding discounts on exorbitant AP-7 toll road

COSTA del Sol motorists have called on Spain’s government to slash tolls on one of the region’s main thoroughfares amid warnings that mobility in the

2 Dec, 2025 @ 17:02

Costa del Sol·Lead·Malaga

Motorcyclist killed after colliding with wild boar on Valencia area road

Heartbreak for owner as pack of wild boars eat pregnant horse alive on an Estepona finca

A HEARTBROKEN Costa del Sol resident has urged local authorities to help after his pregnant horse was mauled to death by a pack of wild

20 Nov, 2025 @ 19:50

Costa del Sol·Environment·Estepona·Lead

WATCH: Coastguards save man floating on blow-up mattress almost 40km off Spain’s Costa del Sol

THIS is the extraordinary moment Spanish coastguards rescued a man floating on a blow-up mattress over 20 miles off the Costa del Sol. Eagled-eyed crew

13 Nov, 2025 @ 15:39

Costa del Sol·Lead

Passing police officer heroically bursts into Estepona apartment and stops woman from throwing herself off the balcony

AN off-duty police officer heroically saved a woman’s life on Costa del Sol as she threatened to jump from her balcony on Wednesday. The dramatic

25 Oct, 2025 @ 09:30

Costa del Sol·Estepona·Lead

2 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Estepona with pool garage – € 630,000

Experience luxury coastal living in this elegant two-bedroom duplex penthouse located on the 3rd and 4th floors of the prestigious frontline beach complex, Bahía de

15 Oct, 2025 @ 13:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

Tranquil Costa del Sol resort town has seen a shocking rise in crime – with sex attacks jumping 133% in a year

ESTEPONA, long considered one of the quieter corners of the Costa del Sol, has seen crime rise sharply in the first half of 2025. The

4 Sep, 2025 @ 15:12

Andalucia·crime·Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead·Malaga·Other News

WATCH: ‘Drug traffickers’ unload stash in front of stunned beach-goers on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THIS is the shocking moment a group of brazen narcos unloaded their drug haul on a packed beach on the Costa del Sol. The remarkable

1 Sep, 2025 @ 13:59

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Estepona set to expand beach cove much loved by tourists and expats with new ‘green leisure space and more parking’

THE council of Estepona has begun the process of reclaiming land next to the popular El Cristo beach, with the goal of turning it into

29 Aug, 2025 @ 12:11

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Environment·Estepona·Lead·Malaga·Other News

2 bedroom Flat for sale in Estepona with pool garage – € 389,000

This stylish two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located on the first floor of the sought-after Ocean Hills complex, in the peaceful Selwo area of Estepona. Completed

2 Aug, 2025 @ 13:05

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

DON’T MISS: Supermarket shootings, Sanchez sleaze and Epstein’s links to Spain – all on this week’s episode of the Olive Press podcast!

IT’S been a busy couple of weeks…at least for the embattled government of Pedro Sanchez, and for the women’s football teams of England and Spain.

1 Aug, 2025 @ 13:40

Lead·Video

Police seize anabolic steroids with €3m street value on Costa del Sol

AN ANABOLIC steroids trafficking racket has been busted by the Policia Nacional on the Costa del Sol. 1.7 million doses of steroids in 78,000 packs

28 Jul, 2025 @ 15:10

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

TV team reopens case of the 1990 disappearance of Danish taxi driver Jan Sørensen Fogde

IT has been nearly 35 years since 41-year-old taxi driver Jan Sørensen Fogde vanished without a trace from his Viborg apartment. Now, a renewed search

20 Jun, 2025 @ 11:15

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Discover Royal Park Residence: Secure Your Luxury Sea-View Apartment in Estepona’s New Golden Mile

Own a piece of paradise at Royal Park Residence, an exclusive off-plan development of 57 luxury apartments Estepona New Golden Mile, Spain, crafted by Lion

14 May, 2025 @ 11:43

Other News·Other Posts·Property·Sponsored

A rising star: Property Insider Adam Neale casts his eye on Estepona

ONCE a quiet fishing village, Estepona has transformed into a thriving cultural and travel hub. With a population nearing 79,000 in 2024, the city has

9 May, 2025 @ 11:43

Adam Neale: Property Insider·Columnists·Estepona·Lead·Other News·Property

Benidorm Copper Goes On An Off Duty Run And Catches A Crook On Spain S Costa Blanca

Armed hospital patient is force-admitted to psych ward after barricading himself into his Estepona home

A FORCED admission of an aggressive psychiatric patient triggered a large police operation last week around a country house in Estepona. Health personnel requested the

9 May, 2025 @ 11:00

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead

‘Shots fired’ in Estepona urbanisation as Desokupa eviction team tried to move in on squatters

SHOTS were reportedly fired in the Cancelada area of Estepona on Tuesday evening during a tense attempted eviction carried out by a private Desokupa team.

23 Apr, 2025 @ 14:18

Crime & Law·Estepona·Lead

‘It’s like no religious event this Kiwi girl has ever experienced before’: First impressions of Spain’s Semana Santa from an Antipodean far from home

SEMANA SANTA in Spain is like no religious event this Kiwi girl has ever experienced before. I heard Malaga was one of the most famous

21 Apr, 2025 @ 14:01

Andalucia·Estepona·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Family-run restaurant known for offering great food at great prices is becoming a social hub

LOOKING for a fun, family-friendly spot to eat and enjoy some drinks? Look no further! Nestled in the hills just outside Estepona, you’ll find The

21 Apr, 2025 @ 13:33

Food & Drink·Sponsored

Estepona Old Boys: United by Football, Driven by Fun

BACK in 2018, a group of football-loving expats found themselves playing with another club – but something just didn’t click. Determined to take the beautiful

21 Apr, 2025 @ 13:23

Estepona·Sponsored·Sport

Spain’s Estepona plans sprawling new sports complex with indoor swimming pool and a dozen courts

ESTEPONA is set to significantly upgrade its sporting infrastructure with a new multi-sport complex. It will feature a heated indoor swimming pool and a broad

15 Apr, 2025 @ 11:44

Estepona·Lead·Property·Sport

‘He passed facing the sea in its magnificent beauty and terrible might’: Family of Grant Barr pay tribute to missing US banker, 37, whose body was finally found on a Costa del Sol beach

THE family of Grant Barr have shared a heartfelt tribute after learning the devastating news that his body had been found washed ashore on the

14 Apr, 2025 @ 16:45

Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead

Girlfriend of Estepona mayor’s son called to testify on how she ended up running plush restaurant atop the town’s flagship new tower

Estepona mayor could face five years in jail for embezzlement and misuse of public funds as chickens come home to roost

A shiny new main boulevard, more parking and a cycling track: Just some of the upgrades Estepona is set to see in 2026

WATCH: Storm Francis wreaks havoc on the Costa del Sol as rivers burst and homes flood – with snow warnings now issued across Spain

How much does each Costa del Sol town hall spend cleaning invasive Asian seaweed – and can profit be made from it?

Call for Costa del Sol motorists to sign petition demanding discounts on exorbitant AP-7 toll road

Heartbreak for owner as pack of wild boars eat pregnant horse alive on an Estepona finca

WATCH: Coastguards save man floating on blow-up mattress almost 40km off Spain’s Costa del Sol

Passing police officer heroically bursts into Estepona apartment and stops woman from throwing herself off the balcony

2 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Estepona with pool garage – € 630,000

Tranquil Costa del Sol resort town has seen a shocking rise in crime – with sex attacks jumping 133% in a year

WATCH: ‘Drug traffickers’ unload stash in front of stunned beach-goers on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Estepona set to expand beach cove much loved by tourists and expats with new ‘green leisure space and more parking’

2 bedroom Flat for sale in Estepona with pool garage – € 389,000

DON’T MISS: Supermarket shootings, Sanchez sleaze and Epstein’s links to Spain – all on this week’s episode of the Olive Press podcast!

Police seize anabolic steroids with €3m street value on Costa del Sol

TV team reopens case of the 1990 disappearance of Danish taxi driver Jan Sørensen Fogde

Discover Royal Park Residence: Secure Your Luxury Sea-View Apartment in Estepona’s New Golden Mile

A rising star: Property Insider Adam Neale casts his eye on Estepona

Armed hospital patient is force-admitted to psych ward after barricading himself into his Estepona home

‘Shots fired’ in Estepona urbanisation as Desokupa eviction team tried to move in on squatters

‘It’s like no religious event this Kiwi girl has ever experienced before’: First impressions of Spain’s Semana Santa from an Antipodean far from home

Family-run restaurant known for offering great food at great prices is becoming a social hub

Estepona Old Boys: United by Football, Driven by Fun

Spain’s Estepona plans sprawling new sports complex with indoor swimming pool and a dozen courts

‘He passed facing the sea in its magnificent beauty and terrible might’: Family of Grant Barr pay tribute to missing US banker, 37, whose body was finally found on a Costa del Sol beach

EXCLUSIVE: British toddler who has undergone SIX surgeries battling rare cancer gets lifeline in the Costa Blanca

Brussels fears Pedro Sanchez’s plans to legalise half a million irregular migrants could push illegal migration throughout Europe

Train travel returns to normal in Spain today after unions reach deal to cancel strikes sparked by safety concerns

WATCH: Suspected tornado rips up terrace bar as storms batter Spain’s Cadiz

Five of the very best brunch spots in Madrid