Economy & Jobs

A revitalised and attractive city is a boost to economic activity. Alejandro Higuero Studio Cocinas begins its journey in the plaza del Ajedrez, contributing with its activity to the revitalisation of this whole area. I wish them all the best in this project.

The central Government leaves Estepona out of the distribution of European funds. For this reason, I announce that we are preparing an administrative appeal against that unfair decision. Despite the fact that we are one of the Andalusian municipalities with the highest compliance and transparency in the execution of this…

On 1 January the new Municipal Budget came into force, amounting to 132 million euros, which provides for the second year running the biggest cut in the Property Tax (IBI) in its history; specifically, 20% less on average for households registered in the city. In this way, as already happened…

Estepona has closed 2025 with the best employment figures for a December since 2008. The municipality has recorded 10% fewer unemployed people than a year ago and 44.5% fewer than a decade ago. The city’s economic dynamism once again places Estepona among the Andalusian municipalities with the lowest unemployment rate,…

Behind every business that opens its doors there is a project that joins the city. I have visited Maison Boutique, located on calle Valencia, and seen the enthusiasm with which they are embarking on this journey. I wish them every success.

Reaching 50 years is much more than a number. It reflects a history of work, perseverance and commitment to our city. From the Town Council we want to congratulate Autonáutica Barranco and everyone who has been part of this journey for half a century, contributing to employment, progress and the…

Today we held the last full council meeting of 2025, with which we close an important year in which we achieved the “historic milestone” of paying off the entire 300 million of debt that the current governing team inherited in 2011 from previous governments. Reaching this ‘zero debt’ has made…

The 2026 municipal Budget once again has a marked social character. We have increased to 7.6 million euros the allocations for social protection and promotion programmes, which represents 6% of the Town Council’s expenditure budget for next year. The allocation for home care/dependency stands out, with 4.9 million euros, the…

Estepona Town Council has authorised so far this year 10% more opening licences for new establishments in the city than in the same period last year. Specifically, more than 200 permits have been approved, consolidating a growth trend that has been seen in recent years. This means that a new…

The full council meeting of Estepona Town Council today gave the green light to the initial approval of the 2026 municipal Budget, which reaches 132 million euros and presents a record high in investment and a strong social character, after consolidating the biggest tax cut ever made in the city.…