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Approached from east or west Estepona glistens white against a sparkling sea. Gibraltar stands high on the horizon and the outline of Africa mountains loom to the south. The Sierra Bermeja (1.449m) dominates the mountainous landscape enfolding Estepona with its imposing presence.
Due to its natural environment, surrounded by sea and Sierra Bermeja mountains, Estepona enjoys a microclimate with an average of 325 sunny days each year.
The town consists of the historic old town and the port area, totally rebuilt in 1977. Despite the increase in pleasure boating the harbour remains essentially a working fishing port with fish auctioned daily on the quayside: brill, hake, sandpiper, swordfish, lobster, octopus, squid, red mullet, anchovies and the famous sardines.
Estepona, traditionally a small Andalucian fishing port, is now one of the fastest growing and most popular destinations on the Costa del Sol. Despite its recent growth, Estepona has managed to preserve its unique identity and so still remains one of the most laid back towns on the coast.