Excellence Luxury Villas · Estepona
Luxury Villa Rentals in Estepona
Sea-view villas and apartments between the mountains and the Mediterranean, at the quieter western end of the Costa del Sol
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A real Andalusian town, painted, planted and facing Africa
Estepona is what much of the Costa del Sol used to be: a working fishing town with an old quarter of whitewashed lanes, a harbour still home to a fishing fleet and a long promenade that locals actually use. In recent years the town hall has filled every street with flower pots, each street with its own colour, and has commissioned dozens of giant murals. The town is often called the Garden of the Costa del Sol, and the name has stuck for good reason.
Our Estepona collection runs to 37 properties: contemporary villas with infinity pools in the hills, family villas near Atalaya and Isdabe, and sea-view apartments and penthouses in Cancelada and El Paraíso, many with the use of gardens, pools and spa facilities. The largest sleeps up to 20 guests.
Here is where to stay, what to see and when to come.
Estepona at a glance
- Villas
- 37 villas, apartments and penthouses, with up to 10 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,000 to £6,900 a week, from around £1,500
- Best areas
- The old town and promenade, the New Golden Mile at Cancelada, Atalaya and El Paraíso, and Bahía de Casares to the west
- Highlights
- The flower-pot streets, the mural route, the Orchidarium and the pinsapo forests of Sierra Bermeja
- Getting there
- Málaga airport is around an hour away; Gibraltar is around 45 minutes
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Casa Abanico Spain6 bedrooms
Villa Cristapona Spain5 bedrooms
Villa Lola | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Estepona Mijas5 bedrooms
Casa Pinsapo Estepona: Spacious 10-Bedroom Apartment with Seaviews & Pool – Estepona10 bedrooms
Geraniums, murals and orchids under glass
The old quarter is mostly pedestrian and best seen slowly. Plaza de las Flores, with its cafés and orange trees, is the centre of things, and the ruined walls of the Castillo de San Luis stand among the whitewashed houses on Calle Castillo. Every lane has its own colour of flower pot, tended by the town hall, which gives the place an unexpectedly orderly prettiness.
Beyond the old streets, more than sixty murals cover the sides of apartment blocks across town, and the Orchidarium, opened in 2015, keeps one of Europe's larger orchid collections beneath glass domes, complete with a waterfall you can walk behind. Playa de la Rada and its promenade are a few minutes' walk away.
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Golf, sea views and Marbella down the road
East of town, the coast towards San Pedro de Alcántara is known as the New Golden Mile. This is where many of our apartments and villas sit, in Cancelada, Atalaya, Isdabe and El Paraíso, set back from the beach with views over the sea and, on clear days, to Gibraltar and the mountains of Morocco.
The Atalaya and El Paraíso golf clubs are close by, and the restaurants of Benahavís and the marinas of Marbella are an easy drive, so you can have the calm of Estepona and the glamour of its neighbour on the same evening.
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Casares, Sierra Bermeja and a rare fir
West of town the coast opens out towards Bahía de Casares and Sabinillas, with fewer high-rises and long, quiet beaches. Up in the hills, the white village of Casares sits on its ridge beneath the remains of a Moorish castle, and makes a fine lunch excursion.
Behind Estepona rises Sierra Bermeja, its rock stained red by peridotite. A winding road climbs to Los Reales, around 1,450 metres up, where a protected forest of pinsapo, the Spanish fir that survives only in a few sierras of Málaga and Cádiz, shades a gentle walking trail. Go early in summer, or in April when the wild flowers are out.
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Espetos on the beach and a July feria
Estepona eats from the sea. Look for sardine espetos, skewered and grilled over open fires on the sand, fried fish by the port and ajoblanco, the chilled almond and garlic soup of Málaga, on hot days. The Feria y Fiestas Mayores fills the town for six days and nights in early July, with casetas, flamenco and fireworks.
The beach season runs from May to October, spring and autumn suit golf and mountain walks, and the mild winters make longer stays very pleasant. Our concierge can arrange restaurant tables, tee times, boat trips, a private chef and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Estepona
Villa Mastranto Spain6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £5,972 a week
Casa Jaral Estepona: Charming 4-Bedroom Apartment with Pool & BBQ – Estepona Malaga Region4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £5,138 a week
Casa Sabinillas Estepona: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Infinity Pool & Seaview – Estepona3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,242 a week
Villa La Herradura Estepona: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Pool – Estepona3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,144 a week
Finca Jaral Estepona: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Air-Con – Estepona3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £3,808 a week
Casa Agata Spain3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £3,689 a week
Villa Fresca Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £3,611 a week
Villa Llevant Bahia de Casares Estepona: Luxury 2-Bedroom Villa with Sea Views – Estepona Malaga Region2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £3,192 a weekWhy book your Estepona villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Estepona's properties run from town apartments a stroll from the promenade to hillside villas a drive from the beach, and we know which suit families, golfers and those who want to walk to dinner. With 37 properties in Estepona, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant reservations, tee times at Atalaya and El Paraíso, boat trips, guided walks in Sierra Bermeja, a private chef, car hire and transfers from Málaga or Gibraltar. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Estepona?
Stay near the old town and the promenade if you want to walk to restaurants and Playa de la Rada. The New Golden Mile, around Cancelada, Atalaya and El Paraíso, suits golfers and those who want sea views and easy access to Marbella, while Bahía de Casares to the west is quieter still.
When is the best time to visit Estepona?
May to October is best for the beach, with July and August the busiest. Spring and autumn are ideal for golf and walking in Sierra Bermeja, and the winters are mild. The town's feria is held in the first or second week of July.
Is Estepona quieter than Marbella?
Yes, on the whole. Estepona keeps the feel of a working Andalusian town, with a fishing harbour and a lived-in old quarter, while Marbella and Puerto Banús are livelier and more glamorous. Many guests stay in Estepona and drive to Marbella for an evening out.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Estepona?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Estepona cost?
Across our 37 villas in Estepona, weekly rates typically range from £2,000 to £6,900, with the most affordable from around £1,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Estepona?
Málaga airport is around an hour away by road, and Gibraltar airport around 45 minutes, allowing time for the border. Our concierge can arrange private transfers and car hire.
Are there villas in Estepona for large groups?
Yes. Our Estepona collection includes properties with up to 10 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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