Full Description & Details
Puerto Estepona, also known as Puerto Deportivo de Estepona, is a marina on the Costa del Sol in Andalusia, Spain. It lies at the western end of Estepona's promenade, close to the town centre and the fishing port. The marina is operated by Marina del Mediterraneo de Estepona S.L., part of the D-Marin Group since 2023, under a concession from the Andalusian port authority. It is the third largest port in the province by capacity, with 447 berths for boats from 8 to 35 metres long, and depths of 1.5 to 4 metres. The entrance channel is 80 metres wide with a depth of 5 metres. Mooring is stern to dock using mooring lines. The marina holds the Blue Flag, an international distinction for facility quality, security, services and environmental management, and has held it for 32 years. Overnight stays are permitted. The marina is a busy leisure destination, with bars, restaurants, and a handicraft market on Sunday mornings. The fishing port lies to the west, where the catch is landed and auctioned, and the fish restaurant La Escollera is located there. The marina has a boat ramp, a lifting crane, and a sewage water facility. Other services include electricity, water, showers, restrooms, fuel, WiFi, recycling, bicycle and car rental, video surveillance, a night watchman, a laundromat, and ice for sale. The harbour master's office hours are not specified in the sources. The marina is close to the urban nucleus of Estepona, allowing easy access to the town's amenities. The marina has been undergoing a period of uncertainty regarding its concession, which expired in August 2023 and was extended by one year. A rebuilding project is planned in two phases, but no reconstruction can begin until a new concession holder is finalised. Some restaurants and shops left the east side in 2023/4 due to this uncertainty. The marina is a popular meeting point, with high occupancy in summer, reaching 93% in 2025. The best season is summer, when the marina is lively, but it operates year-round. There are no specific restrictions mentioned in the sources, but the marina is subject to the port authority's regulations.
How to get there
The marina is located at approximately 36 degrees 24.93 minutes North, 5 degrees 9.40 minutes West. The entrance channel is 80 metres wide with a depth of 5 metres. The harbour entrance is marked by a green light on the breakwater, according to the port authority. The approach is from the sea, and the marina is situated at the western end of the promenade, near the lighthouse. VHF contact is on channels 9 and 16. The entrance channel width is 60 metres for the fishing port, but the marina entrance is 80 metres. The marina is close to the town centre, and the address is Avenida del Carmen, 29680 Estepona. The nearest airport is Malaga, about 80 kilometres away, but the sources do not specify the exact distance. The marina is accessible by road via the old N-340, about 1 kilometre west of the town centre. There is no specific information on formalities, but the marina is a commercial port, so standard check-in procedures apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum boat length and depth at Puerto Estepona?
Puerto Estepona has 447 berths for boats from 8 to 35 metres long, with depths of 1.5 to 4 metres. The entrance channel is 80 metres wide with a depth of 5 metres.
Does Puerto Estepona allow overnight stays?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at Puerto Estepona.
What facilities are available at Puerto Estepona?
Puerto Estepona offers electricity, water, showers, restrooms, fuel, WiFi, a boat ramp, a lifting crane, a sewage water facility, recycling, bicycle and car rental, video surveillance, a night watchman, a laundromat, and ice for sale.
What VHF channel does Puerto Estepona use?
Puerto Estepona uses VHF channels 9 and 16 for communication.
Is Puerto Estepona a Blue Flag marina?
Yes, Puerto Estepona has received the Blue Flag for 32 years, including 2026, for the quality of its facilities, security, services, and environmental management.
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