Buisiness and Culture

Until a few years ago, fishing and agriculture were the maineconomic activities. Agricultural production is traded in large part throughthe 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 tropicalcrops—mainly avocado. The most common seafood is sardine, anchovies, clam, andmussels.

In the last decades of the 20th century, the major industryis tourism, especially residential tourism, which has caused a high growth ofmany foreign residents and the local economy.

In the last decades of the 20th century, the major industryis tourism, especially residential tourism, which has caused a high growth ofmany foreign residents and the local economy.

A part of the local economy was created by foreigners whovisited this town and decided to stay to live, Estepona also bases its economyin construction.

Construction is an important pillar of this municipality, asthe growth of the people has been great and has had to increase the level ofconstruction.

May 14: Feria deSan Isidro Labrador

or May 15: National Day ofSan Isidro Labrador

The day indicated, May 15, is a procession of San Isidro in which ahorse pulls a wagon that carries the saint. Halfway, carriers used a thronethat is carried to complete the journey toSan Isidro.

The streets are adorned and people clap while watching. Atthe 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, whichwanders through the streets and seafront of Estepona, in the central section ofthe promenade. The Virgin is enters the beach and is sent out with the intentto bless the Estepona waters.

When Madonna enters the sea, there are countless boatswaiting. The throne of Our Lady of Mount Caramel is carried by the brothersHdad.

Between July and August: book fair

The book fair is put on the promenade of the town, withbooks 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 theconstruction is extended to their neighborhoods, and everything is growing.

There is a project to build a large theater in Estepona. Thestudy of theLondonarchitect David Chipperfield will be responsible for executing the constructiontogether with the Basque study I.

n 2009 this city will host the first communitypartners and players in the Premier League, teams like Aston Villa, BoltonWanderers, Newcastle United, West Ham United, and Glasgow Celtic inScotlandhas 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’spatron, and a mass. This shrine is located in the park “the rocks.”

The festival of the pilgrimage is to spend a day togetherwith family or friends in the park from morning until night. The typical mealof the day is “soup campera, sausages, and black pudding. The typical drink isthe sangria, made with wine, soda, lime, sugar, and a variety of fruits. Thereis 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 municipalitycelebrate to remember something that has happened during the year. With theserepresentations is a contest, everyone competes for first prize—the ultimateburn.

First week of July: fair and festivals

or July 16: Dia de la Virgen del Carmen

The milestone for themunicipality ofEsteponais celebrated on this day.

Since 1990 Our Lady of Mount Caramel has the honor of beingnamed 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 jointhe celebration in the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Caramel.

August 15: Day of tourists and rock Estepona

In September: fantastic film festival, usually accompaniedby an antiques fair

Banda Municipal deMusica

La Banda Municipal de Musica de Estepona, directed by JoséManuel Bernal and comprised of 65 musicians, is considered one of the bestbands in the province of Malaga.

Summer Concerts are, among others, are the most significantevents that are offered to the public throughout the year, highlighting thevarious works of different types and times to be interpreted every Sundayduring the summer.

Food

The typical Andalusian dishes are skewered sardines,fried anchovies, octopus, and salt. Also, because of its agriculturalhighlights, campera soup and goat cheese.

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