Estepona accommodation from NZ$279

The Hostal Plaza can be found 13 kilometres away from the centre of Estepona. Another alternative is the Hotel TRH Paraiso, which is situated 10 kilometres away. Another possibility is to book a room at the Pierre & Vacances Estepona or the Atalaya Park Golf Hotel and Resort.

The larger Andalucia region is certainly well worth exploring also. Check out the ruins, castles and old towns in Andalucia, and also admire its beaches. Common activities in this part of Spain include snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking.

It's well known that we Aussies are pretty chilled, so consider extending your stay and check out the La Duquesa Golf Course, Punta de Chullera Beach and La Duquesa Castle, which you'll find in Manilva, 16 kilometres to the southwest of Estepona. The Aparthotel Pueblo El Goleto and Apartamentos Manilva Green are some of the long and short-stay options in Manilva. Alternatively, you could stay in Marbella, 25 kilometres to the east of Estepona, where you can pick from the Hotel San Cristóbal and Hotel Fuerte Marbella. The Puerto Banus Marina, Orange Square and Fontanilla Beach are just some of the more popular places to explore when you're in Marbella.

If enjoying sport rocks your world, make sure you visit Plaza de Toros de la Malagueta, which is 70 kilometres to the northeast of Estepona. Planning to stay near the action? The Vincci Malaga and the Hostal Moscatel could both be ideal.

Gibraltar Airport is the most commonly used airport and is 40 kilometres away from central Estepona. Hotels that are nearby include the Asur Campo de Gibraltar and the AC Hotel La Linea by Marriott.