Costa del Sol News
The councilor assigned to the Department of Culture and Festivities of Estepona City Council, Macarena Diánez, presented this Monday a new edition of 'Estepona, Live its Streets', an event aimed at celebrating cultural and leisure activities for all types of audiences at various points in the city center and outskirts. The municipal officer detailed the program of activities that will take place from April 17 to 19, including the 15th 'Taste Estepona' Tapas Route, a great option to spend the day in hospitality establishments, enjoying the local gastronomic offerings at affordable prices.
In this edition, 46 bars and restaurants, both from the urban center of Estepona and the outskirts, will offer a tapa and drink (beer, soda, or water) for 3.50 euros and a tapa and wine for 4.50 euros during the established hours: Friday, April 17, from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM; Saturday, April 18, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM; and Sunday, April 19, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Those who participate in this gastronomic tour can pick up their passport at the Tourist Office in Plaza de Las Flores, at the Deputy Mayor's Office in Cancelada, or at the participating bars and restaurants. Only three stamps are needed to vote for the best tapa and to enter a draw for numerous gifts, including hotel stays, spa circuits, concert tickets, small appliances, and culinary experiences, among others.
The participating establishments in the 15th Tapas Route will compete for three prizes of 1,000, 500, and 250 euros in each category: best tapa chosen by customers and best tapa for the professional jury.
'Estepona Live its Streets' will also feature two other gastronomic events. The 11th 'Popi' Taste of Malaga Cheese Fair, which will take place from Friday to Sunday on Calle Real, and the 11th National Ham Slicing Contest 'Popi, City of Estepona' Trophy, which will be held on Sunday on Calle Real, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For the little ones, there will be a children's performance on Saturday at 12:00 PM in Plaza Antonia Guerrero, featuring clowns, magic, and entertainment.
On Sunday, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, a children's party with a circus theme will take place on the Promenade, featuring shows, a gymkhana, bouncy castles, tattoo workshops, Brilli-Brilli, face painting, balloon twisting, crafts, and a 360º platform.
Furthermore, at 12:00 PM, the children's show 'Beat & Melody' Mission Musical! will begin in Cancelada. Regarding performances, the councilor highlighted the concert by the Choir of the Scandinavian School of La Moraleja, Madrid, on Friday, at 8:00 PM, in Plaza Antonia Guerrero, and the Chamber Music Concert 'Sonatas from Venice', performed by the Baroque Trio 'Sonora Fugitiva', at 10:00 PM, in Plaza Casa Cañada, next to San Luis Castle.
On Saturday, at 7:00 PM, there will be a flamenco singing performance by 'El Patio, Learn to Sing', at Casa de las Tejerinas, and at 8:00 PM, the group 'The Vintage Experience' will offer a musical journey through the melodies of the 50s and 60s in Plaza Antonia Guerrero.
In the outskirts area, at 8:00 PM, Mónica Garrido will perform in concert at the Diana Shopping Center, in the Nueva Atalaya neighborhood, while the group Kalima will perform in Cancelada at 9:30 PM.
The musical highlight will be the free concert by Chenoa, at 10:00 PM on Saturday, in Plaza del Ajedrez. The singer and television presenter has become one of the most beloved voices in the country's popular music since her successful participation in Operación Triunfo in 2001. The bar, at popular prices, will be managed by the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Carmen Coronada.
Finally, Macarena Diánez indicated that 'Estepona Live its Streets' also includes a theatrical performance by the group Farándula, on Friday at 8:00 PM, in the Botanical Park Orquidario, a flamenco fashion runway in Cancelada, managed by the establishment 'La Ganga', on Saturday at 8:00 PM, followed by a performance by the group Kalima (9:30 PM). On the other hand, on Saturday, at 8:00 PM, Mónica Garrido will perform at the Diana Shopping Center in Nueva Atalaya.