Engines Set to Roar in Estepona as Peñas Blancas Hill Climb Returns This Weekend

One of Spain's Top Hill Climbs

The roar of engines will take over Estepona this weekend for the 17th Peñas Blancas Hill Climb, bringing some of the best drivers in Spain to the Costa del Sol for three days of mountain motorsport.

The popular event counts towards multiple championships:

• Spanish Hill Climb Championship
• Andalucian Championship
• Andalucian Car-Cross Cup
• Málaga Provincial Cup
• Champions Hill Climb — where top drivers from each autonomous community compete

Organisers say the race remains one of the toughest and most anticipated hill climbs in the country.

Drivers to Watch

Estepona's town hall has confirmed the event will feature around a dozen local drivers across different categories. One name to watch is Christian Broberg, who celebrates ten years since first competing in the race.

Over the past decade, Broberg has become one of the most competitive drivers in the country. This year he returns with a new technical evolution — the Wolf Mistral, a prototype built to improve both safety and aerodynamics.

Weekend Schedule

Friday

• Technical checks in the afternoon
• Opening ceremony at 9pm — drivers and teams introduced

Saturday

• MA-8301 road closes at 11.30am
• First official practice session at 1pm
• Two race runs follow

Sunday

• Road closes at 7.30am
• Second practice session at 9am
• Final two races
• Trophy ceremony from 2.30pm at the Avenida Los Reales roundabout

Road Closures

If you're driving in the Estepona area this weekend, be aware that the MA-8301 will be closed during race hours on both Saturday and Sunday. Plan alternative routes if you need to travel through the area.

This article is based on reporting from The Olive Press, published April 10, 2026. This article is for informational purposes only.