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May 26, 2026
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Estepona, Spain has reinvented itself as a city‑sized garden, filled with flower‑lined streets, murals, plazas, and Mediterranean color. This guide walks you through the transformation — and the best places to see it.
Spanish patio gardens show how even the smallest courtyards can feel abundant. In Andalusia, terracotta pots climb whitewashed walls, jasmine scents the air, and simple daily care turns tight spaces into cool, welcoming rooms. These traditions translate beautifully to Florida lanais and other small gardens, offering practical ideas for vertical planting, color repetition, and creating a lived‑in outdoor space.
