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El Pilar an eastern district of Estepona

El Pilar Estepona district

El Pilar districts are situated to the east of Estepona town and located on the mountainside for the A-7 coastal highway. A neighbouring residential areas often collectively referred to as El Paraíso.  El Pilar is seen as a evolving residential area with varied housing. Located on the mountain side of the A-7 coastal highway between the Arroyo Saladillo to the west and, Arroyo de Dos Hermanas to the east which borders on the Nueva Atalaya district. The area is known for its upscale villas and apartments, championship golf courses, and a wide range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, and sports clubs. The area offers a peaceful environment, a mix of residential properties and a small commercial centre

Residential areas

El Pilar is an urbanisation adjacent to El Paraíso Medio and has seen significant development in recent years. It has become a popular residential area for both locals and expatriates, most of whom live in medium-sized villas on private plots with gardens and swimming pools. It is also home to well-established communities such as Las Gardenias (1987) and Fuente del Paraíso (1988), originally designed to cater to Scandinavian visitors but now home to a multicultural mix.

 

El Pilar Comerical Center

Centro Comercial El Pilar, conveniently located on a service road off the A-7. Here you will find a selection of cafés and restaurants, including Cabana Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, d’Alicia Café – El Pilar, Maa Indian Restaurant, Lola’s Bar Pinchos y Tapas, and Restaurante Don Juan. A local favourite for takeaway is Asador Belga, renowned for its roasted chicken. There is an Notary in El Pilar and known for a more spacious and quieter atmosphere than the ones in the town centre. Additional local shopping options include a SuperCor Express on Calle Gaucín, ensuring easy access to daily essentials throughout the area. Centro Comercial El Pilar faces the A-7, the service road continues to the Benevista comercial centre.

 

Bus Service

For public buses to Estepona, there are two bus stops serving the district: In El Pilar stop is near the golf store.

Neighbouring districts

The neighbouring district to the west (Estepona) is Benavista Bel Air. The neighbouring district to the east (Marbella) is El Paraiso, El Campanario and Nueva Atalaya .

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