Estepona

Eat
Breakfast under the orange trees, then an unhurried second coffee.
Eat
Grilled espeto sardines with your feet almost in the sand.
Walk
The flower streets of the old town — best light just before sunset.
Swim
A sheltered bay 150 m away; calm water, good for children.
Day trip
40 minutes east for Marbella, an hour north for the mountain town of Ronda.
Market
Local produce, ceramics and linen near the port.
Go deeper
Flower streets, landmarks, murals, markets and beaches — the complete walk through the historic centre, written from our doorstep on Calle Piña.