Estepona – guide for property buyers on the Costa del Sol
Estepona is a seaside town at the western end of the Costa del Sol, home to about 80,000 people. It lies about 45 km from Gibraltar airport, about 80 km from Málaga airport and not far from Marbella.
Climate and location
The climate is subtropical Mediterranean: winters are very mild and summers hot and dry, with more than 300 sunny days a year. The town has more than 20 km of coastline and 17 beaches, including two with the Blue Flag.
What to see
The renovated old town with whitewashed houses and more than 40 murals, the 15th-century San Luis castle, the Los Remedios church, the fishing port with daily fish auctions, Playa de la Rada (over 2.5 km) and the quiet Playa del Cristo. In the area there are golf courses, the Selwo safari park and the Sierra Bermeja mountains.
Property in Estepona
Estepona offers apartments close to the beaches and the port and houses and villas in green surroundings. See current apartments on the Costa del Sol and houses on the Costa del Sol — no commission is charged to the buyer with us.
World Residence offers in Estepona
Our current offer in Estepona includes apartments and houses at prices from about €244k: from new flats with a terrace or garden in complexes with a pool to larger apartments and villas in higher price ranges. Looking for something specific, for example within a given budget or a house? Write to us and we will check what we can propose. When buying with our help you pay no commission.
See also our guides to nearby towns: Duquesa, Casares, Marbella, Mijas Pueblo. You will find all locations on the World Residence favourite locations page.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Estepona from the airport?
Estepona is about 80 km from Málaga-Costa del Sol airport (usually about an hour by motorway) and about 45 km from Gibraltar airport.
What costs should you add when buying property in Estepona?
The town is in Andalusia: ITP tax on a resale purchase is 7%. For new properties you pay 10% VAT and 1–1.5% AJD tax. Including the notary and the registry, costs are usually about 10–12% (resale) or 12–14% (new).
Is it worth buying property to rent out in Estepona?
Estepona is a resort popular all year round, so rental demand is stable. Short-term rental requires registration, and the homeowners’ association or the municipality may introduce restrictions – we check this before the purchase.
Last updated: 15 October 2026.