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). 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 El Cristo beach is situated in a delightful sheltered cove, ideal for children, with two new chiringuitos. It's ideal location means longer hours of sunshine, making it a particular favourite for serious sunbathers. This beach has become increasingly popular in recent years and tends to get quite crowded on summer weekends. It has a good atmosphere with music playing at two of the beach bars.

El Padron Beach
Located a few km to the east of the town (km 15, 9 holes.5) and just to the east of the Rio Padron, near the 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 Estepona Marina is situated at the west end of the seafront promenade. This is a very pleasant place for a stroll and there are some magnificent boats moored here. There are also a wide variety of excellent bars and restaurants, open both midday and in the evening while younger revelers can enjoy the late night disco bars. There is a popular tourist market here on a Sunday morning.

After midnight (especially in the summer season) the port comes alive. Numerous night clubs and discos seem to materialise from nowhere. Most of them cater for the young and energetic. Visitors will be amazed to see the very young and the very old dancing the traditional Andalucían Sevillana well into the early (and not so early) hours of the morning. Renaldo's on the corner is a favourite meeting place, 'Chico Diez' is one of the liveliest and 'Attico' the place to be at the moment.

There are numerous bars with music in the town centre. However late at night most of the activity is in the port area which gets very crowded, particularly at weekends. The majority of bars do not charge any entrance fee, however drinks can be priced up to 4 EUR.

In the Old Town ...

Melodie Cool
A disco/bar situated in the centre of Estepona, just behind the seafront on Calle Real, this bar is particularly popular with the young and trendy. Open until 3am Fridays and Saturdays. An essential pre-club venue.

La Bulla
A bar on the Ave España (just east of Calle Terraza) has a dazzling display of neon lights. It is particularly cosy in winter, and air conditioned comfort in the summer.

Bar 97
Calle Caridad. Select decoration and good music frequented by young people but not teenagers.

Milonga
Calle Caridad. A small disco, all types of modern music, open until 06.00am. Good ambience. No trainers.

Bar Tolones
Calle Real. Bar-terrace right in the centre You can chill out with your drink and the "chill out music".

Kronen
Calle Real. Large terrace, good ambience and lots of different types of beer.

Niagara
Discotheque and not a disco bar. Located on Ave Juan Carlos II.

On the Seafront ...

Sharky's Beach Shack - Live music from Wednesday to Sunday, featuring Country and Western and Line Dancing on Fridays, and Andy Locke (ex Edison Lighthouse) on Thursdays during the summer months. Reservations are essential.

In the Marina ...

In the Puerto Deportivo, most of the discos are frequented by a younger crowd, although all ages are welcome in Spanish discos - as long as you can stand the pace!


Reinaldo - is a long-time favourite meeting place on the corner near the entrance to the marina. The clientele here tend to be regulars and a little older. The owner runs the local Harley Davidson club and the bikes are proudly parked outside on a Sunday morning.

Chico Diez - If you're feeling brave, try and squeeze in here. Mainly younger crowd.

Badulake - A small lively bar playing a mix of rock and Indie, live music in the summer.

Sirocco - Big bar with a large terrace on the upper level of the marina. Good ambience and various types of music.

Toloco - Bar with terrace just in front of the Marina. Pop music.

Oporto - Bar with terrace just in front of the Marina. Pop music.

Bar Bonsay - If it is fast food you are after, then try Bar Bonsay on the upper level of the marina

La Alborada - Lunch & Dinner. Mediterranean cuisine, specializing in Paellas. Closed November

Los Cazadores - Lunch & Dinner. Mediterranean cuisine. Closed Tuesdays.

La Menorah - Lunch & Dinner. Spanish & Basque cuisine specializing in fish. Closed Mondays

Robbies - Dinner only. International menu. Closed Mondays

Rosatti - Dinner only from 7pm. Italian cuisine. Closed Wednesdays

Sacha's Indian Restaurant - Dinner only. Indian cuisine

Sur - Argentinian Barbeque Grill, Pizzas & Pastas

Swing Restaurant - Lunch & Dinner. International cuisine including vegetarian. Closed Wednesdays

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Alcaidesa Links, San Roque , 18 holes
Almenara, Sotogrande , 18 holes
Aloha Puerto, Banus , 18 holes
Los Arqueros, San Pedro de Alcántara , 18 holes
Artola, Marbella , 9 holes
Atalaya Golf, San Pedro de Alcántara , 18 holes
Atalaya Rosner, San Pedro de Alcántara , 18 holes
Las Brisas, Puerto Banus , 18 holes
Cabopino Golf, E. Marbella , 18 holes
La Cala Campo Norte, Mijas Costa , 18 holes
La Cala Campo Sur, Mijas Costa , 18 holes
La Cañada, Guadiaro , 9 holes
El Candado, Málaga , 9 holes
Coto de la Serena, Estepona 5km , 9 holes
Dama de Noche, Marbella , 9 holes
La Duquesa, Estepona 10km , 18 holes
Estepona Golf, Estepona , 18 holes
Los Flamingo,s Benahavis , 18 holes
Guadalmina Norte, San Pedro de Alcántara , 18 holes
Guadalmina Sur, San Pedro de Alcántara , 18 holes
Lauro, Alaurín de la Torre , 18 holes
Marbella Club Golf, Benahavis , 18 holes
Mijas Golf - Los Lagos, Fuengirola , 18 holes
Mijas Golf - Los Olivos, Fuengirola , 18 holes
Miraflores, Mijas Costa , 18 holes
Montemayor, Benahavis , 18 holes
Los Naranjos, Puerto Banus , 18 holes
El Paraiso, Estepona , 18 holes
La Quinta, Puerto Banus 27
Real Club de Campo de Málaga, Málaga , 18 holes
Real Club de Golf de Sevilla, Sevilla , 18 holes
Rio Real, Marbella 5km , 18 holes
San Roque Club, San Roque , 18 holes
Santa Clara, Marbella , 18 holes
Santa Maria Golf, Marbella , 18 holes
La Siesta, Mijas Costa , 9 holes
Sotogrande, Sotogrande , 18 holes
The Golf Club Marbella, Marbella , 18 holes
Torrequebrada, Benalmádena , 18 holes
Valderrama, Sotogrande , 18 holes
La Zagaleta, Benahavis , 18 holes