25th Foreign Residents’ Day in Estepona featuring 26 nationalities and media awards

Expats and local Esteponeros converged at the Torre Mirador del Carmen area today for the 25th anniversary of Día del Residente Extranjero in Estepona (Foreign Residents’ Day).

Organised by Estepona Town Hall to celebrate the town’s colourful multi-national population, the occasion ran between midday and 9pm with more than 25 stands and participation from 26 countries and the Nordic Club.

This setup turned the location into a multicultural meeting point where attendees could discover gastronomy, crafts, music and traditions from around the world, all present here on the Costa del Sol.

Mayor presents plaques to community publications

José María García Urbano presented plaques to owners and journalists from multi-language publications such as Sur in English, Hola Polacos, Esprite Sud and, of course, Euro Weekly News.

The mayor explained that these outlets help keep Estepona’s large and varied foreign community informed of events in the Costa del Sol town and its surroundings.

Global traditions entertain large crowds

Music and dance typical of the origin nations entertained huge crowds of expats of all nationalities throughout the day. Stalls presented samples of the finest food, drinks and products from around the globe to keep everyone entertained in a party atmosphere celebrating Estepona’s diverse nationalities and togetherness.

Honour goes to long-time stage performer

Event officials paid tribute to Herling Robins, or “H” as he is more commonly known in Estepona, a Columbian resident of 20 years and salsa singer and dancer in honour of his career and his energetic performances on stage for over two decades.

Census data reveals high level of diversity

Figures from the 2019 municipal census show Estepona with a population of around 72,000 residents from over 120 different nationalities. This makes the town one of the most nationally diverse and cosmopolitan places in Andalucia.

Participants took advantage of a unique opportunity to share experiences and discover new cultures while celebrating the diversity that enriches the city. Many attendees expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with different customs in such a friendly setting by the Mirador del Carmen building on the promenade.

Additional activities contributed to the success of the day as people continued to enjoy the various elements on offer until the event concluded in the evening.