Known as "the garden of the Costa del Sol" — a genuine working town with a growing number of padel-friendly hotels and a relaxed, less touristy feel than Marbella or Puerto Banús.
Estepona has quietly become one of the Costa del Sol's most padel-friendly towns, with several hotels adding courts on-site over the past few years. It keeps more of its original Andalucían character than its more built-up neighbours — a genuine old town, a proper daily market, and a lower-key pace generally.
It sits about 45 minutes from Málaga airport, making it an easy add-on to a Marbella or Sotogrande based trip, or a destination in its own right.
From courts known across the padel world to well-kept local favourites.
Yes — a growing number of hotels in and around Estepona now have padel courts on-site, alongside independent clubs in the wider area.
Generally yes — Estepona keeps more of its traditional Andalucían town character and a slower pace than Marbella or Puerto Banús, while still being well connected to both.
Yes — it sits neatly between the two and is a popular add-on for groups wanting a broader Costa del Sol trip.