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BEACHES
The Costa de Estepona stretches for 23 km.
of clean beaches where there is a predominance of wooden structures,
such as the watchtowers for the lifeguards and the "chiringuitos", small
beach-side bars where a wide variety of fish and seafood can be sampled.
Which ever beach you choose, you can expect to find the beach-bars,
showers, beautiful clear sand, palm trees, blue ocean, traditional
Spanish atmosphere, and most important some breath taking sunsets.
La Rada Beach
Right in the centre of Estepona and the towns most popular beach, La
Rada Beach. It is quite expansive and backed by a modern sea front
promenade for the entire length (2.6km).
It’s all white sand and runs from
the east side of the port right down past the other side of town.
Running parallel to the beach is a marble tree lined promenade tasteful
appointed with small fountains and ‘Tropical Style’ beach bars serving
wonderfully fresh fish. Very picturesque. Here you can do jet skiing as
well as the other typical water activities in high season and lifeguards
are on patrol as well. Walking down the promenade in the early evening
is a delight and there are nearly always spectacular sun sets with
Gibraltar and the African mountains in the background.
Chiringuitos (beach bars), are located throughout the seafront and serve
traditional fare, such as paella and fresh sardines, or a choice of
international-style dishes. The Marina is located at the west end of La
Rada beach.
El Cristo beach
Situated just outside the town, to the west of the Marina De Cristo
beach is situated in a delightful sheltered cove, ideal for children.
It's ideal location means longer hours of sunshine, making it a
particular favourite for serious sunbathers.
Playa de Christo is the smaller
bay beach which is set in a horseshoe shape. You can lunch at one of
its’ two beach bars, the food is very good and if you eat too much don’t
worry the beach is patrolled by permanent lifeguards, just like Bay
Watch! Try the snorkelling or on those windy days the windsurfing.
Sometimes you can even get water skiing and banana boat rides in high
season. The beach can get busy on Sundays with all the locals, but
during the week you will be sharing it with only a handful of other
people.
El Padron beach
Located a few km to the east of the town (km 159.5) and just to the
east of the Rio Padron, near the posh Kempinski Resort Hotel. The beach
has a large car park and two beach bars which means that it is
particularly popular in the summer.
Quieter beaches can be found a few km to
the east or west of the town. Try Playa del Castor just to the
east, or Rio Castor at km 160.5. There is a track down to the
beach from the main road, under the bridge and through the allotments.
Even on a Sunday during the height of summer, chances are you will be
alone. Don't forget to take the essentials: a good book and something to
drink!
The Costa Natura Spain's first
purpose built naturist complex
is located to the east of the town at km 151. The complex is for members
only, but temporary membership is available for touring naturists and
the uninhibited curious. The beach here is, of course, open to the
public and is officially classified 'naturist'.
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