Guided Tour: A Sailor on Land at the Port of Estepona

Want to experience the life of a fishing port with all five senses?
Join us on this guided tour, A Sailor on Land, as we explore the places where daily life unfolds at the Port of Estepona.

We’ll discover hidden corners and meet the people who bring the port to life. Learn about the history of this fishing town and how the local fishing activity operates today. Key stops include the Varadero (boatyard), the Fishing Dock, the traditional Carpintería de Ribera (boatbuilding workshop), the Fishermen’s Quarter, and the iconic Punta Doncella Lighthouse. In the afternoons, we’ll enjoy exclusive access to the fish auction house (Lonja).

Our guide—who is the wife of a local fisherman—will give you an insider’s look at maritime life, from the moment the boats leave the harbor to when the fresh catch reaches the market.

You’ll learn about the most common fish species in the Mediterranean and the Alboran Sea, the types of boats and fishing methods, how the auction process and fish labeling work, the net-makers’ trade, octopus fishing… and so much more.

A pleasant and insightful visit, filled with the sea breeze and coastal charm of this beautiful town on the Costa del Sol.

Are you going to miss it?