Costa del Sol
Estepona adds two new padel courts in Nueva Atalaya
2 new courts for Estepona
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Raquets at the ready as Estepona’s sporting side grows even further, with the addition of two new padel courts being added to its outdoor facilities in the Nueva Atalaya urbanisation. The project, which is already under way, will occupy a plot located between Calle Nueva Atalaya and Avenida Pernet.
What the new works will include
According to the council, the project involves levelling and improving the plot, clearing the land, building the two courts, and installing electricity and rainwater drainage systems. The facilities will cover around 400 m², and the works have been awarded to Equipamientos Deportivos S.A. for €124,503. The contract has a three‑month completion period from the start of construction.
The expansion of the existing sports area
The new courts will be added to the sports area already in place in Nueva Atalaya, which currently holds just one padel court and a multi‑sport pitch used for five‑a‑side football, basketball and other activities. The council notes that the expansion hopes to increase opportunities for physical activity while supporting community cohesion in this eastern district of the town. Additional courts will enable players to create larger padel mixins that prove popular along the coast.
Investment in local sports
The Nueva Atalaya project is just another part of an overall project to improve sports facilities across outlying neighbourhoods. Recent upgrades in Cancelada at the space dedicated to Ignacio Echeverria, the young Spaniard killed while defending victims during the 2017 London terror attack, include a calisthenics park, two petanque courts, and a table tennis table. The existing facility already has a skate park and green areas.
How to book the new courts
The new courts will be bookable through Estepona Council’s online reservation system for local sports facilities, which requires users to register with the Delegacion de Deportes before accessing the booking portal. For more information visit the Estepona Town Hall website.