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Things worth knowing before you arrive.
Selwo Aventura, Estepona

Selwo Aventura, a full day out for families near Estepona

Just fifteen minutes from Villa Castaño, Selwo Aventura combines wildlife, walking routes and activities in a day out that works for children, parents and grandparents.

Notes from Estepona

Written for people who already know they’re coming.
Ronda, daytrip from Estepona

A day trip to Ronda, the town split by a gorge

Alcazaba Lagoon Estepona

Alcazaba Lagoon, the turquoise lake near Estepona

La Resina Estepona

La Resina, the golf course locals call the Augusta of Europe

Streets of Estepona

La Bulla and the markets of Estepona, where locals actually eat and shop

Padel in Estepona, the sport that’s caught up with golf

Estepona Plaza de las Flores

Why Estepona is called the garden of the Costa del Sol

Estepona Centre

Marbella or Estepona? How to choose where to stay on the Costa del Sol

Beach Estepona

The best beaches near Estepona for families with young children

Golf Costa del Sol Villa Castaño

The best golf courses near Estepona, and how far they really are

In short

Villa Castaño sits above Estepona, on the Costa del Sol, twenty minutes from championship golf courses including Valle Romano, Atalaya, and El Paraíso. Málaga Airport (AGP) is the nearest, roughly 55 minutes by car along the AP-7. The notes on this page cover what guests ask about most before they arrive, like the best season for a golf week, the parts of Estepona’s old town most visitors miss, and why the shoulder months between spring and summer often work better than August. Estepona keeps its Andalusian character, whitewashed streets, a working harbour, more than 300 sunny days a year, sheltered from the wind by the Sierra Bermeja. Families find Playa del Cristo close by, a sheltered beach with shallow water. Every stay at Villa Castaño is booked direct, with no platform fee added to the rate, and the villa holds a valid Spanish rental licence. Whether the reason for coming is golf, a multigenerational family week, or a group of friends, these notes are written for guests who already know Villa Castaño is the base.