Estepona has plenty of unique bars and clubs in both the marina and the Old Town, particularly in and around the Plaza de los Flores. The square, with its attractive fountain and gardens, is the equivalent of Marbella's famous Orange Square in terms of being the place to mingle and meet new people. If you are visiting here on a hot summer afternoon, our advice would be to seek out a fantastic ice cream parlour.

Nightlife in the Old Town

Melodie Cool - A disco/bar situated in the centre of Estepona, just behind the seafront on Calle Real, this bar is particularly popular with the young and trendy. Open until 3am Fridays and Saturdays. An essential pre-club venue.

La Bulla - A bar on the Ave España (just east of Calle Terraza) has a dazzling display of neon lights. It is particularly cosy in winter, and air conditioned comfort in the summer.

Bar 97 - Calle Caridad. Select decoration and good music frequented by young people but not teenagers.

Milonga - Calle Caridad. A small disco, all types of modern music, open until 06.00am. Good ambience. No trainers.

Bar Tolones - Calle Real. Bar-terrace right in the centre You can chill out with your drink and the "chill out music".

Kronen - Calle Real. Large terrace, good ambience and lots of different types of beer.

Niagara - Discotheque and not a disco bar. Located on Ave Juan Carlos II.

Nightlife on the Seafront

Sharky's Beach Shack - Live music from Wednesday to Sunday, featuring Country and Western and Line Dancing on Fridays, and Andy Locke (ex Edison Lighthouse) on Thursdays during the summer months. Reservations are essential. Call 952 884469.

Nightlife in the Marina

In the Puerto Deportivo, most of the discos are frequented by a younger crowd, although all ages are welcome in Spanish discos - as long as you can stand the pace!

Reinaldo - Is a long-time favourite meeting place on the corner near the entrance to the marina. The clientele here tend to be regulars and a little older. The owner runs the local Harley Davidson club and the bikes are proudly parked outside on a Sunday morning. Happy hour 18.00 to 20.00.

Chico Diez - If you're feeling brave, try and squeeze in here. Mainly younger crowd.

Badulake - A small lively bar playing a mix of rock and Indie, live music in the summer.

Sirocco - Big bar with a large terrace on the upper level of the marina. Good ambience and various types of music.

Toloco - Bar with terrace just in front of the Marina. Pop music.

Oporto - Bar with terrace just in front of the Marina. Pop music.

Bar Bonsay - If it is fast food you are after, then try Bar Bonsay on the upper level of the marina.

Chico 10 - Chico 10 caters for a young crowd with modern music and a big terrace to cool down in summer.

Clubs

Plato 68

A recent addition to nightlife on the Costa del Sol. Stylish new club Plato 68 is swiftly becoming the place to be, with live artists and further parties arranged monthly.

Avda Juan Carlos No68
Estepona
Malaga.
(New Golden Mile)
Open 12-7am from Thursdays to Saturdays
Tel Johnnie B Gomez on Tel: 00 34 661 00 65 10
www.plato68-disco.com