The mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, presided over the laying of the first stone of the future velodrome, which will feature a rugby and football pitch, a peri-urban park of 20,000 square metres, and seating for a thousand spectators.
The Estepona City Council has initiated the construction of what will be the town's first velodrome, a project long demanded by the cycling community and which will also bring the city's first rugby facilities. The mayor, José María García Urbano, presided over the laying of the first stone on Wednesday at the site located next to the Monterroso stream and the Camino de las Mesas.
The initiative not only addresses a long-standing aspiration of local athletes but also represents a step forward in the expansion of the municipal sports offer. The complex, dubbed the cycle stadium, will house an oval-shaped cycling track with tiered seating for a thousand spectators, as well as a state-of-the-art artificial grass pitch suitable for rugby and football.
A peri-urban park of 20,000 square metres
The project goes beyond sports facilities. The peri-urban park surrounding the velodrome will cover an area of more than 20,000 square metres, integrating the infrastructure into a natural environment. The first phase of the works, which began in early June, focuses on providing the land with basic services such as water, sewage, and electricity.
The dimensions of the playing field have been adjusted to the Regulations on Sports Facilities and Spaces (NIDE) of the Higher Sports Council, while the cycling track complies with the UCI Cycling Sport Regulations. The project, awarded to the UTE Parque Estepona for an amount of €3,652,569.85 (including VAT), has an execution period of nine months, thanks to an improvement presented by the company that reduces the initially planned time.
Protected housing and urban connection
The mayor highlighted during the event, attended by local clubs and athletes, that this facility was a decades-long demand and that its operation will contribute to improving the quality of life for citizens. Additionally, the area will undergo a significant urban transformation: the City Council is working on integrating the Monterroso River into the city, connecting the area with the Fair and Sports Park and the urban centre.
At the same time, a modification of the planning is being processed that will allow for the construction of approximately 300 protected housing units (VPO) in the Monterroso area. Thus, the project will not only benefit sports enthusiasts but also help alleviate the demand for affordable housing in Estepona.
With a completion date expected in spring 2027, the residents of Estepona will be able to enjoy a unique space on the Costa del Sol that combines sports, nature, and urban development. The velodrome is set to become a new attraction for cyclists, rugby players, and families seeking outdoor leisure activities.
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