Welcome to the Association for Foreign Residents in Estepona
Founded in 2006 and registered in both the Junta de Andalucia Nº 7182 and at Estepona Town Hall.
This year, we celebrate 20 years of community leadership. We remain united and driven by a singular mission: to support one another while serving the diverse needs of Estepona—from our youth and children to our elderly residents.
We are always looking for new members!
Please email info.aremespain@gmail.com if you are interested and would like to find out more details about the organization. Thank you.
What We Do
- By working closely with the Town Hall, we promote and assist foreign residents with their day-to-day concerns and to achieve improved services in our area.
- We also raise funds for local charities and have, in the last few years, assisted the Food Bank during Covid, Estepona Family Alzheimer’s Group, Paula Y Fabrica de Medula Cancer in children charity and local animal charities.
Become a Member. Get Involved.
Click Here to join today and help us make improvements in our town for the benefit of all.
Your annual fee of 10€ helps us make a difference.
Latest News
We can share with all of you our latest news and activities
Donation to AECC January 2026
On January 23rd, 2026 the Association of Foreign Residents of Estepona (AREME) presented a check for €2,000 to the Spanish Association Against Cancer (AECC). The donation will make it possible to continue providing support to patients and their families.
The local president of the AECC, Julia Crespo, expressed her gratitude for this donation. The mayor of Estepona, José María García Urbano, thanked both associations for the work they do in our city and highlighted both organisations as examples of the cohesive community we have here in Estepona.
From Left to right: Jim Stevenson (AREME), Aleksandra Broch (Councillor Tourism & Foreign Residents), Francine Pompas (AREME President), José María García (Mayor Estepona), Julia Crespo (AECC President), Richard Wood (AREME Vice President).
Donation to EMAUS Estepona Soup Kitchen January 2025
On Wednesday 29th January 2025 at Estepona Ayuntamiento, AREME presented EMAUS Estepona Soup Kitchen, with a cheque for €2,000. This money was raised throughout 2024 by our various social events and our members great generosity and continuous support.
From Left to right: Aleksandra Broch (Councillor Tourism & Foreign Residents), Sally Robinson (AREME Treasurer), Francine Pompas (AREME President), Maria Aguiar (councillor of Welfare Department) Idelfonso Abril (president of EMAUS) Manolo Benitez (Vice President of EMAUS) Jim Stevenson (AREME Secretary).
Donation to the "PAULA Y LA FÁBRICA DE MÉDULA" ASSOCIATION"
The delivery of a donation of 810 euros in favor of the Paula association and the Marrow Factory, is intended to cover the costs of gasoline and thus facilitate the displacement of families whose children are receiving treatment.