Guadalmansa - Estepona districts
by Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale
Along the eastern coastline of Estepona, located between the stream, Arroyo de la Cańas and the river, Rio Guadalmansa, is the district known as Guadalmansa. On the coastal side of the highway, Guadalmansa is a quiet residential area with a good choice of restaurants and hotels and beautiful views across the Mediterranean Sea towards Gibraltar and the coastline of Africa.
Beaches
Towards the mouth of the Rio Guadalmansa, at the eastern end of the beach, there is a kite school, Freedom Kite School, offering kite lessons to people of all ages and with different experiences. The school is approved by the Andalusian Sailing Federation (FAV).
The beach is easily accessible by foot and car with a nearby public car park in Calle Sefardi.
Hotels
IKOS Andalusia, a five-star hotel and resort, is in the Guadalmansa district. The hotel’s restaurants and leisure facilities are only available to its guests.
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Beach Bars - Chiringuitos
Just across the river, Rio Guadalmansa, there is Heaven Beach Bar, a stylish chirinquito. Set on the edge of a wide stretch of Playa Guadalmansa beach, it has loungers and seating areas around the restaurant.
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Coastal Path
The Senda Litoral (Coastal Path) extends along the district, allowing visitors to walk along the eastern coastline line towards Estepona town and western districts. The path is very popular with locals and visitors; many use it as a hiking, running or cycling trail.
Urbanisations - Housing complexes
While Gaudalmansa is a quiet residential area, the Heaven Beach Apartments offer visitors a choice of serviced apartments within a mainly owner-occupied complex. The complex is on the beachfront with many amenities, including a pool, beautiful gardens, and easy access to the beach.
Bus Service
While there is a public bus service to and from Estepona to Marbella, there are no bus stops in the Guadalmansa district. However, within a short walking distance, visitors can take the service from Parque Antena (2297) by (and opposite) Las Dunas Hotel near the pedestrian overbridge in the Torre Bermeja district or further east from the Venta Los Niños (4105) bus stop by Villacana Club in the Park Beach district
L-79 Estepona - Marbella to and from Marbella town, La Cañada Shopping centre and Marbella Bus Station. There is also the E-3 Microbus (only four services a day) to and from Estepona town. Timetable and live wait times.
Car Hire, Taxi and Transfers
In addition to hiring a car in Estepona, Malaga Airport, or Gibraltar Airport, Estepona taxis and several firms offer private transfers by minibus car or limousine to and from the airport and the surrounding areas. Bolt and Uber Apps also work within the district.
For those who want to enjoy more of the sights of Andalucía, the district is situated close to the A-7 coastal highway and within a short distance of the AP-7 toll road. This road is typically quieter, but there are toll booths at Manilva, San Pedro and Calahonda in both directions – tolls can be paid in cash, by credit card, or VIA-T (non-stopping) so visitors can easily access destinations on either side of Estepona. Along the coast to the west, these include Sotogrande, Gibraltar, Tarifa and the golden sand beaches of Costa de la Luz. Along the coast to the east, these include Marbella and Malaga. They can also explore the inland villages of Casares and Gaucin on the road to Ronda. Not forgetting the magnificent cities of Seville, Cordoba and Granada.
NEIGHBOURING DISTRICTS
The neighbouring district to the west (Estepona) is Torre Bermeja.
The neighbouring district to the east (Marbella) is Park Beach.