We have long loved this modest “hotel residencia” in the middle of town just across the road from Estepona’s main beach. Rooms on the front have little balconies, and on a clear day you can see the green hills of Africa across the straits. Rooms lack air-conditioning, which is less an issue for comfort as for noise, as traffic on the road and boisterous vacationers can make it loud. But even in the highest season, Buenavista is a bargain for an old-fashioned beach vacation. If you’re planning to go in July or August, book far ahead to get a jump on the Spanish families who come here.