UK tourists warned 'avoid' Majorca, Menorca, Lanzarote, Tenerife and stick to 'quiet' town

UK tourists in the Balearic Islands and Canaries have been urged to ditch their well-trodden holiday hotspots for a lesser-known town. As Spain continues to battle with protests and anger from locals over overtourism, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Menorca and Majorca are growing increasingly tense.

Thankfully, for UK tourists sticking in the European Union, a Spanish town is "quietly attracting expats" and offers nine months of "pure sunshine per year" and "high quality of life," according to widespread reports in the country on the continent.

The Andalusian gem has been lauded for its great food scene and exemplary healthcare. The coastal town of Estepona is quietly emerging as a magnet for expatriates, according to seasoned travellers Dianne and Guillermo.

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25 per cent of the town’s population now consists of foreigners. “Estepona has a micro-climate, with 325 days of sunshine per year,” shared Dianne. “That's nearly nine months of pure sunshine." Estepona has many monuments and museums that allow visitors to discover the history of the town in a few hours of walk.

Starting from the church of the Virgen de los Remedios, built in the XVIII century and that was part of a convent until 1835; the Clock Tower, founded in the XV century and which is preserved in perfect condition, and the Castle of San Luis, built in the XVI century on order of the Catholic Monarchs and that only the remains of the fortress, complete the top stops of this tour.

“The old town, with its flower-filled streets and charming plaza is perfect for relaxing stroll,” shared Guillermo. “Estepona stands out for its affordability compared to its glitzier neighbour Marbella. You get to enjoy a high quality of life without spending a fortune,” noted Dianne.

Guillermo continued: “There is a strong sense of local pride in Estepona, and the expats we heard from talked about how welcome they felt. It’s not just a tourist town, it’s a place where people put down roots. It quietly has been attracting expats for a while. It has a thriving international community that makes settling in a breeze.”