Estepona: the garden of the Costa del Sol
A flower-filled old town, a long promenade and new beachfront developments, with the fastest price growth on the coast.
*Averages for all new-build and resale homes across the whole of Estepona (idealista, September 2026). New-build homes and homes in prime locations are typically priced significantly above the general average.
A traditional town with modern new builds
Estepona’s flower-filled old town, long promenade and new beachfront developments have made it one of the coast’s most popular places to buy.
It has the fastest price growth of the eight areas, up 17.1% in the last year and 186% over ten years, driven by new building along the “New Golden Mile” towards Marbella.
Where to live in Estepona
The old town is known for its flower-filled streets and squares, with the promenade, the port and the beach a few minutes away. To the east, the New Golden Mile towards Marbella has contemporary beachside developments in areas such as Cancelada, Selwo and El Paraíso.
Golf is close by at Valle Romano, El Paraíso and Atalaya, while the hills behind the town offer villas with sea views and more space.
Day to day, Estepona has international schools, a hospital, markets and a busy calendar of events all year, with Marbella about 25 minutes away. Málaga airport is around an hour by car, and Gibraltar about 40 minutes.
New homes for sale in Estepona
Which neighbourhood suits you, international schools, healthcare, golf, beaches, transport and day-to-day amenities, as well as budgets and new-build versus resale. Our advisors are experienced and have all lived and worked on the Costa del Sol for many years, so they can advise on every aspect of the area, not just the property. No obligation.