This two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground-floor apartment is situated in El Paraiso, a residential urbanisation between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara on the Costa del Sol. The property dates from 1983 and has been recently refurbished, offering 80 m² of living space with a private pool on its terrace and access to a communal pool within a gated complex. The location is 1.3 km from Playa Isdabe, within walking distance of a supermarket, and adjacent to El Campanario golf facilities. Asking price: €445,000. The setting combines an established residential neighbourhood with practical access to shops, schools and transport links.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Paraiso sits on the coastal strip between Estepona and Marbella, roughly 45 km from Málaga Airport and 46 km from Gibraltar. The immediate surroundings are urban with amenities on foot: a supermarket at 453 m, a pharmacy at 1.1 km, and three golf clubs within a kilometre. The beach at Playa Isdabe lies 1.3 km away, with a 1.4% gradient, meaning the walk is flat.
The property functions as a turn-key residence or holiday home. It is delivered fully furnished with a fitted kitchen, air conditioning, double glazing and marble floors. The ground-floor layout with step-free access suits occupants with reduced mobility. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms accommodate a couple, a small family, or guests. A private pool on the terrace and a communal pool provide both exclusivity and shared facilities.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 1983 (indicative) and has since been refurbished to a modern standard, as reflected in the listing's condition notes and interior photographs. Buyers should factor the building's age into maintenance expectations, although the unit itself is documented as recently refurbished with contemporary kitchen and bathroom fittings.
The property does not offer sea views, panoramic vistas, or a private garden beyond the terrace plot of approximately 70 m². There is no mention of allocated parking, a storage room, or underfloor heating. The build is 1983, so the energy certificate is not stated as A-rated new-build standard. With 80 m² of living space, the layout is compact rather than spacious, and the complex dates from the same period.
This property fits several recognisable situations. First, buyers seeking a ready-to-occupy holiday home on the Costa del Sol who do not wish to wait for off-plan delivery or manage renovation works, the apartment is fully furnished with a fitted kitchen and modernised bathroom. Second, retirees or buyers with mobility considerations: the ground-floor, step-free layout documented in the features makes it accessible, and the walkable surroundings with pharmacy, health centres and shops within a short radius support car-light living. Third, golf-focused buyers: three golf venues within a kilometre, plus padel and tennis clubs, place the property in one of the denser sports clusters of the western Costa del Sol. Fourth, small families or those needing school access, 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools serve the wider area, and The International School of Estepona is 800 m away. The property is less suited to buyers wanting sea views, large plots, or brand-new construction with modern energy certification. It also does not suit those requiring four or more bedrooms. Investors should note the resale transaction volume in the area (3,163 recorded transactions) as an indicator of market liquidity, and the tourism base of nearly 6,900 hotel beds nearby as context for rental demand.
The interior reflects a recent refurbishment rather than original 1983 condition. The kitchen photographed is a modern white unit with integrated appliances; the bathroom shows contemporary grey tiling with both a tub and a shower. Flooring throughout is marble, a traditional Costa del Sol finish that is durable and cool underfoot in summer. Double glazing is fitted, improving thermal and acoustic comfort relative to single-glazed stock of the same era, and air conditioning provides active climate control across seasons. Bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, and the property is sold fully furnished, which reduces initial outlay for buyers intending to use it immediately. Security measures include an alarm system and cameras, supplementing the gated-community access. The 80 m² interior is distributed across two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a covered terrace and private patio extending the usable outdoor area. The patio includes the private pool, described in the listing as the only one in the complex, plus an outdoor dining area and a shed for storage. Structural and communal elements (roof, façade, communal pool) fall under the community of owners, and buyers should review the community fees, building inspection status and any planned works through the usual due-diligence process. No energy certificate rating is stated in the available data, so buyers should request the official documento informativo and certificate before completion.
The asking price is €445,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 80 m², equating to roughly €5,560 per m². This reflects the refurbishment level, the private pool, and the El Paraiso location between Estepona and Marbella rather than new-build pricing. Nearby new developments such as Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona start from €269,000, though those are typically off-plan units without the private-pool feature or established setting. As a resale property in completed condition, no construction-phase payment structure applies; the transaction follows standard Spanish resale conveyancing. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller's position.
Daily life here is shaped by an established, walkable residential environment rather than a resort atmosphere. The supermarket is under 500 metres away, meaning grocery runs do not require a car. A commercial centre sits next to the complex, and six public transport lines with around 50 stops in the area provide connections along the coast, reducing car dependency for routine trips. The flat terrain (1.4% slope to the beach) makes walking and cycling realistic options for most errands. The neighbourhood includes 31 restaurants, six cafés, three banks and four pharmacies within a two-kilometre radius, giving the area a lived-in, year-round character rather than a purely seasonal one. Tourism is present, 24 hotels and roughly 6,900 beds nearby, but the immediate setting is residential. Golf occupies a prominent place in the local rhythm: El Campanario is 300 m away and El Paraíso Golf Club about a kilometre, with tennis and padel at RozaRossa under a kilometre. The apartment itself is oriented south, with pool views from the covered terrace, which functions as the main outdoor room for much of the year. With 3,856 recorded sunshine hours annually, terrace use extends well beyond the summer months. The private pool on the patio allows swimming without leaving the property, while the communal pool offers a larger alternative. Evenings can plausibly involve walks to Playa Isdabe or dinner within the urbanisation without driving.
El Paraiso forms part of the continuous coastal urbanisation between Estepona town (roughly 10 km west) and San Pedro de Alcántara (roughly 8 km east), with Puerto Banús 6.6 km away. The immediate environment is residential with a full amenity layer: 31 restaurants, six cafés, three banks, four pharmacies and a dentist within two kilometres, plus a supermarket at 453 m. Healthcare access includes two health centres in the area and a hospital at 5.2 km. Transport is comparatively strong for a coastal urbanisation: six bus lines and approximately 50 stops serve the area, and the property is described as near transport. Electric-vehicle owners will find a charging point 1.8 km away and Tesla Superchargers at Estepona (3.8 km) and Marbella (9.5 km). The terrain is essentially flat at 25 m above sea level, so walking and cycling are practical. For everyday purposes, most needs are met on foot or by bike; a car becomes useful for hospital visits, larger shopping and airport transfers. The area supports year-round living: schools, banks and health infrastructure indicate a permanent resident base rather than a purely seasonal one.
The map shows the property's position within the El Paraiso urbanisation, between the coastal road and the golf courses inland. Note the cluster of beaches within 1.7 km to the south, El Campanario golf immediately adjacent, and the supermarket within walking distance, the essence of this Mediterranean corner between Estepona and Marbella is that daily life fits within a small radius.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Paraiso occupies a midpoint position on the western Costa del Sol: Estepona town lies to the west, San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella to the east, with Puerto Banús 6.6 km away as the nearest marina hub. The area belongs to the Benahavís, Estepona residential belt known for golf density and international residents. The International School of Estepona at 800 m reinforces the family-residential profile. Access to both Málaga and Gibraltar airports, roughly 45 minutes each by road, places the location within range of two flight networks, a practical consideration for international owners.
Beaches: Playa Isdabe at 1.3 km, Salduna at 1.4 km, Playa Atalaya and Playa del Saladillo at 1.7 km, all reachable on foot within 15, 20 minutes over flat terrain. Golf: El Campanario Golf Course at 0.3 km, El Paraíso Golf Club at 1.0 km and its clubhouse at 1.1 km. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) approximately 52 km straight-line (45 km by road per listing, roughly 45 minutes' drive), Gibraltar (GIB) approximately 46 km straight-line. Marinas: Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 6.6 km. Shops and services: supermarket 453 m, pharmacy 1.1 km, hospital 5.2 km. International schooling: The International School of Estepona at 0.8 km. Sports: RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 0.9 km.
| Beach Distance | 1.3 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 46 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 52 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data indicates a Mediterranean pattern with average temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, and an annual mean of 19.2°C. Historical sunshine totals reach 3,856 hours per year, among the higher figures for mainland Spain, which extends outdoor use of the south-facing terrace and private pool well beyond the peak season. The swimming season in open water, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, runs approximately five months; the private pool extends this further since it can be heated or used at the owner's discretion. The site sits at 25 m above sea level with a 1.4% slope toward the beach, meaning no notable climbs on foot. Natural viewpoints such as Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (4.4 km) and Mirador del Tajo del Novio (4.9 km) offer walking destinations inland, where the terrain rises toward the Sierra Bermeja foothills.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Four beaches lie within 1.7 km: Playa Isdabe (1.3 km), Salduna (1.4 km), Playa Atalaya (1.7 km) and Playa del Saladillo (1.7 km). These are the chiringuito-and-watersports strand typical of the Estepona, San Pedro stretch, with calm conditions for most of the year. Recreational infrastructure clusters tightly around the property: El Campanario Golf Course is 300 m away, El Paraíso Golf Club 1 km, and the El Paraiso clubhouse 1.1 km, placing three golf venues within a fifteen-minute walk. Racquet sports are covered by RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 0.9 km. For sailing and marina life, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 6.6 km east. Two communal swimming pools (Lower Pool and Middle Pool) sit within a kilometre, supplementing the property's own private pool. Cyclists and walkers can follow the coastal paseo marítimo connecting the urbanisations along this stretch.
Source: OpenStreetMap
El Paraiso occupies a midpoint position on the western Costa del Sol: Estepona town lies to the west, San Pedro de Alcántara and Marbella to the east, with Puerto Banús 6.6 km away as the nearest marina hub. The area belongs to the Benahavís, Estepona residential belt known for golf density and international residents. The International School of Estepona at 800 m reinforces the family-residential profile. Access to both Málaga and Gibraltar airports, roughly 45 minutes each by road, places the location within range of two flight networks, a practical consideration for international owners.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | °C | 86 mm |
| February | 11.8°C | 87 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 110 mm |
| April | 15.4°C | 72 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 32 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 3 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 2 mm |
| September | 22.6°C | 33 mm |
| October | 19.0°C | 96 mm |
| November | 14.3°C | 122 mm |
| December | 12.4°C | 119 mm |
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Ref: VL092274
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the western Costa del Sol, this property occupies a different segment from the new-build alternatives listed as comparables. Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) sits on the eastern side of Málaga province, a lower-price corridor with a more Spanish-resident profile and roughly an hour's drive from this area. Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) lies mid-way along the coast, closer to Fuengirola and Málaga airport but without the golf-cluster density of El Paraiso. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) is the most direct comparator geographically, being in the same municipality, but it is new construction at a lower entry price, the difference being build age, specification, and the fact that off-plan purchases carry delivery timelines and construction risk rather than immediate availability. The €445,000 asking price here (roughly €5,560/m²) reflects three factors: the completed-and-furnished condition, the private pool as a differentiating feature within the complex, and the El Paraiso micro-location where three golf courses, an international school (800 m) and walkable amenities converge on flat terrain. Resale market activity in the surrounding area, 3,163 recorded transactions, indicates reasonable liquidity by Costa del Sol standards. Buyers weighing this property against new-build options should weigh the trade-off directly: 1983 construction with refurbishment versus contemporary build standards and energy certification, immediate availability versus delivery dates, and an established neighbourhood with mature vegetation and known community costs versus a newly formed community of owners. Both Gibraltar and Málaga airports fall within roughly 45, 50 minutes' drive, which broadens flight options relative to locations served by one airport only.
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