Estepona lies 48 miles from the airport at Malaga, with a modern seaside prom and harbour. The beaches are narrow and made up of a dark shingle sand, and while there are some small local shops and the odd boutique, the majority of the hotels lie several miles outside the town. If a quieter and less commercial resort is what you are after, then look no further, you won't be disappointed. Cheap flights and holidays are available to Estepona.

Region - Andalucia.
Country - Spain.
Capital City - Madrid.
Language - Spanish, English widely spoken.
Religion - Catholic.
Visas - Valid passport.
Currency - Euro, about €1.45 = £1.
Credit Cards - Widely accepted in Estepona.
Time Difference - +1 hour.
Flight Time UK - 2 - 3 hours.
Estepona Airport - AGP (Malaga).
Distance from Estepona Airport - Approximately 48 miles.

Driving in Spain - In Estepona they drive on the right. EU compliant three-part pink document or international driving licence required .
Electricity in Spain - In Estepona it is 220v, adapter required.
Spain International Dialing Code - 0034.
Estepona Public Phones - In Estepona International booths accept coins and phonecards, as well as credit cards .
Estepona Mobile Phones - Estepona has all major networks.

Spain Emergency Numbers - Estepona emergency services are 112 (police, fire and ambulance).
Estepona Health Risks - None.
Estepona Safety & Security - Motorists, particularly those towing caravans, should be aware of highway pirates, who target foreign registered vehicles in service areas and subsequently stop them on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Shop Opening Times in Estepona - Banks open in Estepona 09.00-14.00 Mon-Fri, 09.00-13.00 Sat (except summer). Shops open in Estepona 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. Department stores and commercial centres in Estepona 10.00-21.00. Office hours in Estepona are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00. .

Public Holidays in Estepona - Public Holidays in Estepona are Jan 1, 6, March 1, 25, May 1, June 24, Aug 15, Oct 12, Nov 1, Dec 6, 8, 25, 28.

Estepona Accommodation - Accommodation is registered and inspected by the Malaga regional authorities. EsteponaMalaga hotels are classified from one to five-star. Estepona hostels/pensions are classified one to three-star. Other accommodation in Estepona includes apartment-hotels, hotel-residencies, motels, self-catering, campsites, family guest houses, country villas, health spas and monasteries.

Tipping in Estepona - In Estepona service and tax are usually included in hotel bills, but tip chambermaids, porters and waiters. Restaurants in Estepona often include service, so a gratuity is discretionary, normally 10%-15%. Taxi drivers expect 10%-15%.

Estepona Standard of Living - In Estepona a Bottle of beer (330ml) - €1 (70p), mineral water (1L) - €0.90 (62p) and three course meal with drinks - €12 (£8.25).

Local Festivals in Estepona - The Malaguenian Holy Week celebrations and August feasts with bull fighting, horses and beautiful women dressed in traditional costumes. The annual Malaga fair in August is an exuberant week-long street party with plenty of flamenco and 'fino'(sherry).The fair commemorates the re-conquest of the city by Isabella and Ferdinand in 1487 and lasts for ten full festive days. This castanet-clicking fiesta starts off with a bang, literally, with an impressive firework display in the park which can be seen for miles around, not just in Malaga. The best view is from the Port if you happen to be on a cruise ship or can persuade a sailor friend to drop anchor there for a few hours. The following day the people take to the streets, the women in flouncy flamenco dresses, to dance, drink and, generally, make merry. The traditional dance of Andalucia is called 'Sevillanas' comprising four distinct dances with plenty of finger-clicking, foot-stomping and, above all, feeling. This is where 'dancing in the street' can be appreciated spontaneously 'en vida' which is really the only way Spanish dancing should be performed. .

Estepona Climate - In Estepona the Sea breezes from the Mediterranean coastline regulates the summer heat to a more comfortable levels than the inland Andalusian towns and the Malaga Mountains form the perfect barrier to protect the city from the colder weather in winter. It can still be very hot in July and August and it can be colder (minimum of around 13 °C) between December and February. Some much needed rainfall is to be expected in Estepona during the colder months, but it usually does not usually last for long. .

Tourist Information on Estepona
For more information on Estepona go to www.andalucia.com

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