{"id":181,"date":"2026-05-11T20:53:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:53:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/guides\/areas\/estepona\/casco-antiguo\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T19:30:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T19:30:42","slug":"casco-antiguo","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/guides\/areas\/estepona\/casco-antiguo\/","title":{"rendered":"Casco Antiguo"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is Casco Antiguo?<\/h2>\n<p>Casco Antiguo is Estepona&#8217;s historic old town, a compact grid of narrow, largely pedestrianised streets between the seafront and the Sierra Bermeja foothills. It&#8217;s known locally as the &#8220;garden of the Costa del Sol&#8221; for its flower-filled balconies and window boxes, concentrated along streets such as Calle Real and around Plaza de las Flores, the old town&#8217;s main square. The town hall&#8217;s mural route runs through the old town too, with dozens of large-scale paintings on building facades as part of an ongoing public art initiative.<\/p>\n<p>The old town sits apart from the newer coastal urbanisations that dominate much of the Costa del Sol: buildings are low-rise, whitewashed, and mostly two to three storeys, following the street pattern that predates the tourism boom. It&#8217;s walkable to the marina, the town beach, and the Orchidarium, Estepona&#8217;s covered botanical garden near the bus station. The weekly street market and a mix of independent shops, bars and small restaurants along the pedestrianised lanes keep the area busy without the high-rise density found further along the coast.<\/p>\n<p>Property here is mostly resale townhouses and apartments in converted or renovated period buildings, rather than new-build developments \u2014 space is limited by the old town&#8217;s footprint, so stock turns over slowly and comes largely through resale and renovation projects rather than off-plan schemes.<\/p>\n<h2>De oude stad in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Nieuwbouw heeft de oude stad bereikt. <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/nieuwe-ontwikkelingen\/paraiso-de-azahar\/\">Para\u00edso de Azahar<\/a>, zes woningen vanaf ongeveer 495.000 euro, is getagd aan de oude stad zelf, en eromheen in het stadscentrum vermelden we <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/nieuwe-ontwikkelingen\/san-lorenzo-52\/\">San Lorenzo 52<\/a> vanaf ongeveer 699.000, <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/nieuwe-ontwikkelingen\/atelier-4\/\">Atelier 4<\/a> bij de haven vanaf ongeveer 3,2 miljoen, <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/nieuwe-ontwikkelingen\/nacare\/\">Nacar\u00e9<\/a> vanaf ongeveer 2,5 miljoen, <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/nieuwe-ontwikkelingen\/tyrian\/\">Tyrian<\/a> vanaf ongeveer 3,55 miljoen, <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/nieuwe-ontwikkelingen\/the-oak-48\/\">The Oak 48<\/a> vanaf ongeveer 375.000 en <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/nieuwe-ontwikkelingen\/looa-estepona\/\">Looa<\/a> vanaf ongeveer 549.000, met elk stadproject op <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/nieuwe-ontwikkelingen\/estepona\/\">onze pagina met nieuwe ontwikkelingen in Estepona<\/a>. Wederverkoop in de oude straten komt en gaat; op het moment van schrijven (oktober 2026) zijn de stadcentrumwoningen die we hebben op <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/woningen\/estepona\/\">onze Estepona onroerend goed pagina<\/a>, vanaf ongeveer 325.000 voor een slaapkamer bij de haven. Wat het gemeentehuis met het centrum heeft gedaan, is het verhaal: de N-340 door de stad is nu een aangelegde boulevard, de muurschilderingroute is sinds 2012 gegroeid tot ongeveer 70 schilderijen, de schuld is afbetaald en de onroerende zaakbelasting is sinds 2012 met 50 procent gedaald, in <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/blog\/estepona-tax-cuts-zero-debt-2026\/\">ons artikel over de belastingverlagingen<\/a>. El Cristo, the sheltered cove on the other side of the port, is the beach for the old town&#8217;s families, with lifeguards in summer and free assisted bathing, and La Rada with its promenade is the other way, both in <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/blog\/estepona-beaches-guide\/\">onze Estepona strandengids<\/a>. De Vuelta liep op 11 september 2026 door het centrum op weg naar Pe\u00f1as Blancas, in <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/blog\/penas-blancas-estepona-where-to-watch-vuelta-2026-stage-19\/\">ons Vuelta-bericht<\/a>, en op 2 augustus 2027 zal de oude stad in het pad van een totale zonsverduistering liggen, met ongeveer drie minuten veertig seconden totaliteit, in <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/blog\/total-solar-eclipse-estepona-marbella-2027\/\">ons verduisteringsbericht<\/a>. De buren hebben hun eigen gidsen: <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/gidsen\/gebieden\/estepona\/puerto-estepona\/\">de haven<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/gidsen\/gebieden\/estepona\/seghers\/\">Seghers<\/a> erachter, <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/gidsen\/gebieden\/estepona\/altos-de-estepona\/\">Altos de Estepona<\/a> op de heuvel erachter, <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/gidsen\/gebieden\/estepona\/los-llanos\/\">Los Llanos<\/a> en <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/gidsen\/gebieden\/estepona\/huerta-nueva\/\">Huerta Nueva<\/a> naar het oosten, en de stad in <a href=\"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/nl\/gidsen\/gebieden\/estepona\/\">onze Estepona gids<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Wie woont er in Casco Antiguo?<\/h2>\n<p>A mix of long-term local families, Spanish and international retirees, and buyers looking for a walkable, authentic town base rather than a beachfront urbanisation \u2014 drawn by the pedestrianised streets, proximity to daily amenities, and the old town&#8217;s distinct identity from Estepona&#8217;s newer coastal developments.<\/p>\n<h2>Praktische informatie<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Vliegveld:<\/strong> M\u00e1laga (AGP) 85 km \/ ongeveer 70 min via AP-7<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dichtstbijzijnd strand:<\/strong> Playa del Cristo \/ stadsstrand van Estepona, korte wandeling van de oude stad<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dichtstbijzijnde supermarkt:<\/strong> Mercadona en kleinere lokale voedselwinkels in of aan de rand van de oude stad<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scholen:<\/strong> Staats- en internationale schoolopties in het grotere Estepona; geen in de oude stad zelf<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dichtstbijzijnde golfbaan:<\/strong> Golfbaanopties rond Estepona (verschillende clubs op korte rit); geen in de oude stad zelf<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ziekenhuis<\/strong> Dekking Hospital Costa del Sol; gezondheidscentrum Estepona voor eerstelijnszorg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto vereist:<\/strong> Niet voor dagelijks leven in de oude stad \u2014 lopend bereikbaar voor winkels, markt, strand en jachthaven; nuttig voor uitstapjes buiten Estepona<\/li>\n<li><strong>Woningtypen:<\/strong> Voornamelijk tweede-hands appartementen en townhouses in oude gebouwen; renovatieprojecten in plaats van nieuwbouw<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apotheek:<\/strong> Multiple pharmacies within the old town&#8217;s pedestrian streets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Leven &amp; vrije tijd<\/h2>\n<h3>Eten &#038; Drinken<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ALFA PITA GYROS<\/strong> \u2014 Casual gyros and Mediterranean fast-casual spot in the pedestrian zone, popular for a quick lunch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>13 Degrees<\/strong> \u2014 Wine and tapas bar in the old town, known for a curated wine list alongside small plates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MOM Brunch &#038; Coffee<\/strong> \u2014 Brunch and specialty coffee spot, a regular stop for breakfast or a mid-morning coffee in the old town.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restaurante Arroz Bar<\/strong> \u2014 Rice and paella-focused restaurant in the old town, a go-to for a sit-down lunch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sport &#038; Fitness<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Playa de la Rada<\/strong> \u2014 Long sandy beach 3 min walk for swimming and SUP<\/li>\n<li><strong>Senda Litoral<\/strong> \u2014 Coastal path for running and cycling from the beach<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gemeentelijke sportfaciliteit<\/strong> \u2014 Public gym, pool and courts 8 min walk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Kinderen &#038; Familie<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Speeltuin Plaza de las Flores<\/strong> \u2014 Play area on the central square surrounded by caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leuk strand Estepona<\/strong> \u2014 Inflatable water park on Playa de la Rada in summer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Veelgestelde vragen<\/h2>\n<h3>Hoe is het om in Casco Antiguo te wonen?<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s Estepona&#8217;s original town centre \u2014 a compact grid of pedestrianised streets, low-rise buildings, and a working square (Plaza de las Flores) rather than a purpose-built resort development. Daily life is walkable: market, shops, bars and the beach are all close by.<\/p>\n<h3>Hoe hoog zijn de vastgoedprijzen in de oude binnenstad?<\/h3>\n<p>Prices have moved up over the past couple of years. Renovated or resale townhouses in the old town are currently running from roughly \u20ac350,000 up toward \u20ac850,000-\u20ac1,000,000 depending on size and condition, and new-build or fully renovated apartments are typically in the \u20ac440,000-\u20ac600,000 range. These are approximate current-market figures and should be checked against live listings, as the old town&#8217;s small, mostly-resale stock means individual prices vary a lot by street and building.<\/p>\n<h3>Ligt de oude stad op loopafstand van het strand?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes \u2014 the old town borders the seafront area and it&#8217;s a short walk from the pedestrian streets to Estepona&#8217;s town beach and marina.<\/p>\n<h3>Heeft de oude stad nieuwbouweigendommen?<\/h3>\n<p>Very little. Most stock is resale \u2014 apartments and townhouses in existing period buildings \u2014 because the old town&#8217;s footprint leaves little room for new construction; buyers here are typically looking at renovation rather than off-plan.<\/p>\n<h3>Do you need a car in Estepona&#8217;s old town?<\/h3>\n<p>Niet voor het dagelijks leven. De oude stad is goed te voet bereikbaar voor winkels, de markt, het strand en de jachthaven. Een auto is handig voor uitstapjes buiten Estepona.<\/p>\n<h3>Is er nieuwbouw in de oude stad van Estepona?<\/h3>\n<p>Ja, nu. Para\u00edso de Azahar, zes woningen vanaf ongeveer 495.000 euro, ligt in de oude stad, en het stadscentrum eromheen heeft San Lorenzo 52, The Oak 48, Looa, Nacar\u00e9, Tyrian en Atelier 4 bij de haven, vanaf ongeveer 375.000 tot enkele miljoenen. De meeste zijn kleine gebouwen op infillplots, dus ze zijn snel uitverkocht.<\/p>\n<h3>Wat kost een appartement in de oude stad van Estepona in 2026?<\/h3>\n<p>Wederverkoop in en rond het centrum loopt van ongeveer 325.000 euro voor een slaapkamer bij de haven tot 700.000 en meer voor een gerenoveerd drie slaapkamers met terras. De nieuwbouw begint bij ongeveer 375.000 bij The Oak 48 en 495.000 in de oude stad bij Para\u00edso de Azahar.<\/p>\n<h3>Welk strand gebruiken mensen in de oude stad?<\/h3>\n<p>El Cristo, de 680 meter lange baai aan de andere kant van de haven, ongeveer acht minuten lopen door de haven: kalm ondiep water, reddingsbrigade van 15 juni tot 15 september, bomen voor schaduw en gratis begeleide zwemmen. La Rada, het 2,6 kilometer lange stadsstrand met de boulevard, begint aan het andere uiteinde van de oude stad.<\/p>\n<h3>Wanneer is de verduistering van 2027 in Estepona?<\/h3>\n<p>Maandag 2 augustus 2027, in de loop van de ochtend. Totaliteit in Estepona duurt ongeveer drie minuten en veertig seconden rond 10:48, een van de langste duren ergens op het traject, en AEMET's wolkengegevens voor begin augustus maken dit stuk kust een van de betrouwbaardere plaatsen om het te zien.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Casco Antiguo? Casco Antiguo is Estepona&#8217;s historic old town, a compact grid of narrow, largely pedestrianised streets between the seafront and the Sierra Bermeja foothills. 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