Costa del Sol Towns
Until a few years ago, fishing and agriculture were the main
economic activities. Agricultural production is traded in large part through
the Cooperative Agricultural Estepona, one of the oldest inSpain.
You can find all kinds of production of vegetables, greens,
and especially lemons, having only recently have been introduced to tropical
crops—mainly avocado. The most common seafood is sardine, anchovies, clam, and
mussels.
In the last decades of the 20th century, the major industry
is tourism, especially residential tourism, which has caused a high growth of
many foreign residents and the local economy.
In the last decades of the 20th century, the major industry
is tourism, especially residential tourism, which has caused a high growth of
many foreign residents and the local economy.
A part of the local economy was created by foreigners who
visited this town and decided to stay to live, Estepona also bases its economy
in construction.
Construction is an important pillar of this municipality, as
the growth of the people has been great and has had to increase the level of
construction.
May 14: Feria deSan Isidro Labrador
or May 15: National Day ofSan Isidro
Labrador
The day indicated, May 15, is a procession ofSan Isidro in which a
horse pulls a wagon that carries the saint. Halfway, carriers used a throne
that is carried to complete the journey toSan Isidro.
The streets are adorned and people clap while watching. At
the entrance to the pattern in the Church, white doves are released,
firecrackers are set off, and the Spanish is played by the band town.
And in the evening is the Procession of the Virgin, which
wanders through the streets and seafront of Estepona, in the central section of
the promenade. The Virgin is enters the beach and is sent out with the intent
to bless the Estepona waters.
When Madonna enters the sea, there are countless boats
waiting. The throne of Our Lady of Mount Caramel is carried by the brothers
Hdad.
Between July and August: book fair
The book fair is put on the promenade of the town, with
books that are sold at lower prices than in other seasons.
We must also take into account that the limits of theterritory ofEstepona are very wide, so the
construction is extended to their neighborhoods, and everything is growing.
There is a project to build a large theater in Estepona. The
study of theLondon
architect David Chipperfield will be responsible for executing the construction
together with the Basque study I.
n 2009 this city will host the first community
partners and players in the Premier League, teams like Aston Villa, Bolton
Wanderers, Newcastle United, West Ham United, and Glasgow Celtic inScotland
has given its approval to the project
Culture and Festivals
Second week of February: Carnival
May 7: Pilgrimage ofSan Isidro
Labrador
This shrine was worshiped during the pilgrimage, the town’s
patron, and a mass. This shrine is located in the park “the rocks.”
The festival of the pilgrimage is to spend a day together
with family or friends in the park from morning until night. The typical meal
of the day is “soup campera, sausages, and black pudding. The typical drink is
the sangria, made with wine, soda, lime, sugar, and a variety of fruits. There
is a lot of group singing and dancing, all while ringing bells.
June 23: they burn the “juas”San Juan
On the night of June 23, every township of the municipality
celebrate to remember something that has happened during the year. With these
representations is a contest, everyone competes for first prize—the ultimate
burn.
First week of July: fair and festivals
or July 16: Dia de la Virgen del Carmen
The milestone for themunicipality ofEstepona
is celebrated on this day.
Since 1990 Our Lady of Mount Caramel has the honor of being
named patron and mayor of the town ofEstepona.
In honor of Antonio Dorado Soto, there is a morning Mass,
celebrated by three priests of Estepona, as well as a dozen priests who join
the celebration in the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Caramel.
August 15: Day of tourists and rock Estepona
In September: fantastic film festival, usually accompanied
by an antiques fair
Banda Municipal de
Musica
La Banda Municipal de Musica de Estepona, directed by José
Manuel Bernal and comprised of 65 musicians, is considered one of the best
bands in the province
of Malaga.
Summer Concerts are, among others, are the most significant
events that are offered to the public throughout the year, highlighting the
various works of different types and times to be interpreted every Sunday
during the summer.
Food
The typical Andalusian dishes are skewered sardines,
fried anchovies, octopus, and salt. Also, because of its agricultural
highlights, campera soup and goat cheese.
