Located on the western Costa
del Sol between Marbella and Sotogrande, Estepona
is a modern, stylish marina yet can also claim
a great fishing tradition. Much of the development
that has taken place in Estepona in recent years
has been around the marina end of the town.
The fishing activity based at this harbour is
one of the most important on the Mediterranean
side of the Andalucian coast. The fleet consists
of over one hundred vessels divided among drag
net fishing methods such as purse, hanging rope,
dredging and trammel nets.
The most typical types of fish caught at Estepona´s
fish market are sardines, scad, and white bait.
Octopus, spiny cockle and shrimps are also to
be found.
The harbour mouth is marked by the green buoy
and a red one located respectively at the promontory
of the dock and at the secondary dock. The fishing
wharf measures 406 metres long with the bigger
one being that which corresponds to the sea wall. |
