Torre Bermeja district of Estepona
By Sinéad Mangan-Mc Hale
Along the eastern coastline of Estepona, Torre Bermeja is a modern district located east of El Pirata and Las Dunas and to the west of the farmland and IKOS resort which approaches the River Guadalmansa. Located only on the coastal side of the highway, it 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
At Torre Bermeja the beach is narrow however to the east past the IKOS hotel the beach widens abd merges into Playa de Guadalmanasa which is a location for water sports. The beach is easily accessible by foot and car with a nearby public car park in Calle Sefardi.
Restaurants
Torre Bermeja offers the popular Hawaiian-themed Tikitano by Besaya. A little back from the coastline but still on the coastal side of the A-7 motorway, visitors can also visit Restaurant Playa Bella, located near the urbanisation of the same name. For those looking for more international cuisine, options include Indian Flavours restaurant and Italian restaurants, Al Tavola and Margheri Pizzeria & Trattoria. Amarillo Coffee and Lounge is a good choice for coffee or brunch.
HOTELS
In addition to holiday rentals, two five-star hotels; Las Dunas Hotel Health & Spa and the all-inclusive IKOS Andalusia Resort are close to El Pirata district. They offer beachfront accommodation, a choice of fine dining restaurants and beach clubs, sports facilities, and spa services.
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HISTORICAL LANDMARKS
There are two notable historical areas of note in Torre Bermeja district. The Andalucía coastline is home to a line of watch or defence towers built in the late 15th and 16th centuries to protect against invasions and pirate incursions, and the Torre Bermeja district is home to one of those towers. The Torre de Guadalmansa (Guadalmansa Tower), also known as the Torre Desmochada (Lopped Tower), is considered the most interesting and beautiful of the seven towers.
The second historical landmark is that of Villa Romana de las Torres, sometimes known as Las Torres Romana Villa. It is the remains of an ancient Roman villa located alongside the watch tower. The villa is thought to have been occupied between the 1st and 5th centuries, and upon excavation in the early 20th century, mosaic floors, marble columns, and statues were revealed.
URBANISATIONS - Hossing complexes
Some urbanisations and apartment complexes offer outdoor and indoor swimming pools, gyms, gardens and coastline views. One of the more stylish beachfront developments is that of Menara Beach complex, designed by Melvin Villarroel Roldan, one of Spain’s most renowned architects; it offers comfort and security and magnificent beachfront views. The properties in Torre Bermeja district are within walking distance of the beach or close to the A-7, making access to the motorway easy. Local Estepona-based estate agencies, known as agentes inmobiliarios, can source rental accommodation for short- or long-term as well as properties for purchase.
Shops
There is a hair and beauty salon, Bliss, on Calle Sefardi.
Bus Service
There are also public bus services passing Torre Bermeja: 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.
The L-79 Estepona - Marbella bus stop in this district are called Parque Antena (2297) by (and opposite) Las Dunas Hotel near the pedestrian overbridge. 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 El Pirata.
The neighbouring district to the east (Marbella) is Guadalmansa.
