Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in rural Estepona, Spain your home away from home

The western tip of the Costa del Sol is a delightful land of contrasts. The golden sand of the coastline lies along the front, with the dark, imposing peaks of the Sierra Berneja mountains in the background. The region remains wonderfully traditional and scenic, with the eyesores of huge concrete hotels confined to further along the coastline.

Things to do on holiday to rural Estepona, Spain

The beaches which line rural Estepona consist of coarse sand, gently slipping into the Mediterranean. There are a whole host of small, secluded beaches to find, especially beyond Tarifa. These are not tourist beaches, but quiet places to relax with the sun on your face and the sound of the gently lapping Mediterranean waters in your ears. If you would like to try any manner of water sports, the beaches of Estepona Town are a haven for all types of activity, from para-sailing to water skiing, scuba diving to sailing.

The countryside around a rural Estepona villa is adorned with golf courses. Golf holidays from Estepona villas and apartments for rent absolutely thrive, as there are a whole range of 18 hole golf courses to choose from. The courses in the area will all require a handicap certificate in order to book a round, but aside from that, getting a tee-off time from a rural Estepona apartment to rent will be remarkably straightforward.

The Sierra Bermeja Mountain range rises to 1,500 metres, offering anyone staying in an Estepona villa in the countryside some world class walking, hiking and mountain biking. There are also some excellent riding schools and stables in the rural parts of Estepona, offering both riding lessons and guided treks up into the hills, providing breathtaking views across the sea and some excellent sport too.

Places to visit on holiday in rural Estepona, Spain

The resort town of Estepona is a wonderfully relaxed place to spend a few days. There is everything you could wish for from a Spanish holiday in the sun. The town itself has a wonderful old centre, with ancient whitewashed buildings providing a startling contrast with the azure blue skies. The La Virgen de Los Remedios Church is impossibly picturesque and well worth exploring from any Estepona villa. The nightlife in Estepona is a delight for people of all preferences, from the large dance clubs to the quaint little bars overlooking the sea, serving local wines.

Weather in rural Estepona, Spain

Rain in rural Estepona is limited by the proximity of the mountains, as the area is in the Sierra Bermeja rain shadow. During July and August, average monthly temperatures soar to over 30˚C, with daily peaks reaching up to 40˚C, and the evenings seeming impossibly long and warm. Even during winter, average temperatures remain above 15˚C, perfect for exploration of the countryside on foot, bike or horseback, or even with a golf club in hand!

Cheap flights to rural Estepona, Spain

Estepona can be reached in just over an hour from Faro International Airport (FAO), 75km to the east. There are a huge number of cheap flights arriving into Faro every day, especially in the summer months. There should be no trouble in finding a cheap and easy flight, and at the far end, the airport has a good number of hire car companies, making the onward journey to your villa in Estepona’s rural area a stress-free joy.