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Orientation to Estepona
Estepona is located on the coast about 20km west of Marbella. The town has a bypass for through traffic along the coast.
Travelling from Marbella or from the east, Estepona town is best entered from the Km-1067 (was km 158) exit from the A-7 coastal highway.
Travelling from Manilva or the west fork right at 'Estepona' km 152 roundabout by Shell petrol station. Both routes will lead you into the town on the old N-340 coast road.
Since May 2022 the seafront coast road is closed to vehicles and has been pedestrianised. The visitor is now denied the picturesque entrance to the town. In order to cross the town from east to west there are three options;
Inner bypass road Avenida de Andalucia, so called Ronda Norte, go right around the town on the A-7 motorway and enter by whichever of the four entrances brings you nearest to your destination.
Apart from the east and west entrances mentioned above, there are two 'central' entrances from the A-7. One at km 1070 (was km 155) and leads directly into Avenida Juan Carlos I. Beware of the long queues in the late afternoon. The other at km 153 leads into the industrial estate before joining Avenida Juan Carlos I at a big roundabout.
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Assuming you want to see the pretty old town.
From Marbella or the East
Leave the A-7 motorway at km 1027 (was km 158) and enter Estepona on the Avenida de Literal expressway. This road has a central reservation with ornamental plants. On the right is the bus station, then the Palacio de Congresos and on the left is Carrefour, the town's largest supermarket. After Carrafour, there is a free open air 'Parking La Cala' on the right; consider parking here if you don't mind a little walk along the seaffront promenade to the centre. . Continue along the road and you will see the wide La Rada beach.
At the second roundabout, don't follow the traffic to the right onto the Avenida de Andalucia bypass, but continue along the seafront pedestrian area. There is an entrance to the underground car park on the right. Park here. (2.40€ per hour or 17€ per day). The public car park is on the lower level, so leave by lift or two flights of stairs. Walk west in the direction you came. After a few hundred metres, with a La Caixa Hola bank in front of you, take the street on the right, Calle de la Terraza, which bisects the old town. Walk around this area at your leisure. You might want to walk down Calle Real for shops, bars and restaurants or head to Plaza de las Flores.
If you want to visit the marina, it is a bit complicated as the seafront is pedestrianised. The best way is to leave the car park, leave Estepona the same way you arrived and then take the A-7 motorway bypass around the town. Exit at km 153 and take the link road to the west entrance, turn left at km 152 at the roundabout with the white ESTEPONA sign onto Avenida del Carmen, you will see a Shell petrol station on the right. Now follow the instructions below for those arriving from the west.
From Manilva and the West to Estepona Marina
Leave the A-7 at km 152, the first exit you come to, you will enter Estepona on the old coastal road N-340, now called Avenida del Carmen, is a dual carriageway with the ornamental landscaped area in the centre. Hotel H10 Estepona is on the right, the local police station on the left and the Mirador de Playa del Cristo on the right. Immediately after this you will see the entrance to the marina on your right. (A little further on you will see the bullring on your left). You can park directly in the Marina for a fee. To the west of the marina there is a large open, unpaved area frequented by camper vans where there is always plenty of free parking. Car Parks in Estepona - Comprehensive list Direct access from the marina at the end of Calle de Luis Braile or from Avenida del Carmen at Calle Virgin de Naranjo.
If you want to visit the old town, it is a bit complicated as the seafront is pedestrianised. You can either walk the 800m along the promenade, hire a BOLT scooter or electric bicycle or take a taxi from the taxi rank outside the port entrance. If you decide to drive a little closer, take the Avenida de Mar and then turn right onto Calle Carlos Cano. When you reach the main Avenida Juan Carlos I, park your car in front of the new town hall (white mottled building). There is an underground car park underneath the Town Hall.
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The Tourist office is located in Plaza de las Flores in the centre of the old town. More>
