A commercial property in the El Paraiso area of Estepona, west of Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The plot measures 2,133 m² and carries commercial use rights. It contains a fully renovated restaurant of approximately 212 m² with terraces, a fitted kitchen and landscaped garden areas, ready to operate. An approved basic project allows for the construction of eight office or commercial units in four loft-style buildings on the northern section. The asking price is €1,195,000 as a fixed amount. The original building dates from 1985 and has since been renovated.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits on Sabinillas Street in the Urbanización El Pilar, El Paraiso area of Estepona, a second-line position roughly 1.3 km from Playa Isdabe as the crow flies. The main coastal road is about one minute away by car. Marbella lies 14 km straight-line to the east; Málaga is approximately 61 km away.
This is not a residential dwelling but a business asset. It suits buyers seeking rental income from an operating restaurant and, optionally, development of additional commercial units. The site functions within an established residential community, meaning demand comes from the surrounding neighbourhood rather than from seasonal tourism alone.
The existing restaurant is fully renovated and key-ready, dating originally from 1985. The approved business centre project is at basic-project stage only; construction has not started. The estimated build cost is stated at €1,000,000 using the current owner's construction company, though an investor may appoint another builder. All delivery and cost figures are indicative.
The property has no bedrooms or bathrooms, as it is a commercial premises rather than a home. It is sold unfurnished. The business centre is a plan on paper, not built units, and its final yield depends on completing construction. Income figures such as the estimated €140,000 annual rent are projections, not guaranteed returns. Development rights are subject to the approved project and local regulations.
Ref: VL631342
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This asset fits a buyer with commercial rather than residential intentions. Recognisable situations include: an investor seeking an income-producing restaurant in an established residential catchment, prepared to lease it out immediately; an operator who wants to run the restaurant personally while retaining the option to develop the remaining plot later; a developer who values the approved project for eight loft-style commercial units and prefers a partially completed asset over raw land; or a business group combining hospitality and office rental under one freehold. It also suits a buyer who prefers the flexibility to abandon the office plan and extend the restaurant's landscaped gardens instead, potentially raising the hospitality rental value. Less suitable situations include buyers seeking a home, buyers needing fully built multi-unit income without further construction spend, and investors requiring guaranteed yields, the stated figures are estimates, and the business centre requires roughly a further €1,000,000 of works before it generates any return. A car is effectively necessary: public transport exists, with 6 lines and 50 stops in the area, but commercial operation and site management assume road access.
The restaurant building has been fully renovated. Features listed include a mostly open-plan layout, terraces, upgraded access points, a fitted kitchen and landscaped garden areas. Interior finishes noted are wood flooring and central heating, and the property carries an alarm system. The building's original construction dates from 1985; the renovation is recent, though the exact scope and dates should be confirmed during a technical survey. The proposed business centre, at basic-project stage, is designed as four buildings with two loft-style units each, arranged over ground floor, first floor and rooftop terrace, with interconnected porches and landscaped areas. Because only the basic project is approved, detailed specifications, materials and final layouts remain open. The estimated construction cost of €1,000,000 relates to delivery through the current owner's construction company; alternative contractors may price differently. Buyers should treat all finish and cost details as indicative until verified through the formal project documentation and independent technical inspection.
The asking price is fixed at €1,195,000. This covers the 2,133 m² commercial plot, the renovated restaurant of roughly 212 m², and the approved basic project for eight additional commercial units. The property is available immediately as an operating business or as a leasehold asset. Income projections mentioned in the marketing material, an estimated €140,000 per year in restaurant rent, equating to a stated 5.2% yield, are vendor estimates and should be verified independently. Developing the business centre would require an additional capital outlay, indicated at around €1,000,000. All figures are indicative and subject to negotiation and due diligence.
El Paraiso is a mature residential zone between Estepona town and San Pedro de Alcántara, known for low-rise housing, golf courses and a settled international community. Within 2 km there are 31 restaurants, 6 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 3 banks and a dentist, which indicates a functioning year-round neighbourhood rather than a seasonal resort strip. The immediate street position is second-line, set back from the coastal road, which keeps daily noise levels moderate. For a restaurant operator, this density of nearby residents forms the core customer base. For an investor developing offices, the same demographics provide demand for local services. Golf is a defining feature: El Campanario Golf Course lies 0.3 km away and El Paraíso Golf Club 1.0 km, both within walking distance. The RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 0.9 km adds sports traffic to the area. Daily life around the property revolves around these established amenities rather than new construction or transient tourism.
The surrounding area functions as a year-round residential district. Within 2 km there are 31 restaurants, a school, 4 pharmacies, 3 banks, 6 cafés and a dentist. Education provision in the wider zone includes 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, with The International School of Estepona 0.8 km away. Healthcare is covered by 2 health centres. Tourism infrastructure exists, 24 hotels with nearly 6,900 beds, but the immediate neighbourhood is not dependent on it. The nearest beach, Playa Isdabe, is 1.3 km away as the crow flies, with Salduna at 1.4 km and Playa Atalaya at 1.7 km. The terrain is flat, with an average gradient of 1.4% towards the coast and an elevation of about 25 m, making the walk or short drive to the sea straightforward. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 6.6 km away for boating services.
The map shows the property in El Paraiso, set back from the coast between Estepona and Marbella. Note the golf courses immediately to the north, the beaches just over a kilometre south, and the main coastal road providing the connecting artery to both towns.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Paraiso occupies the stretch of coast between Estepona and Marbella, often described as the New Golden Mile. Marbella, with nearly 148,000 inhabitants, is 14 km east as the crow flies; Estepona centre lies a short drive west; Málaga city and its airport are roughly 61 km along the coast. The position places the property in an established, mid-market-to-premium residential belt that serves both towns, rather than in a purely tourist zone. Housing turnover in the area is substantial, with about 3,163 transactions per year recorded, indicating an active local market.
Access by car is direct: the main coastal road (A-7 corridor) is about one minute from the property, connecting east to San Pedro, Puerto Banús and Marbella (14 km straight-line) and west to Estepona and Sotogrande. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 46 km away as the crow flies and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport about 52 km; both distances are straight-line, so actual road travel is longer. Electric-vehicle charging is available at the Supercharger in Estepona, 3.8 km away, and in Marbella at 9.5 km. Public transport consists of 6 lines with 50 stops in the area, mainly coastal bus services. For daily operations, deliveries and staff commuting, car access is the practical baseline; the flat terrain also makes cycling viable for short trips to the beach or golf facilities.
| Beach Distance | 1.3 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 46 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 52 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 19.2°C and monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months. The site sits at roughly 25 m above sea level with a flat gradient of 1.4% towards the coast, so there are no significant slopes to contend with. Two viewpoints nearby, Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos at 4.4 km and Mirador del Tajo del Novio at 4.9 km, offer access to natural scenery along the coast. For a hospitality business, the climate supports terrace use for a large part of the year, and the long warm season extends the trading window beyond the summer peak.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within walking or short driving distance: Playa Isdabe at 1.3 km, Salduna at 1.4 km and Playa Atalaya at 1.7 km, all straight-line measurements. Golf is the dominant recreation locally, El Campanario Golf Course is 0.3 km from the property and El Paraíso Golf Club 1.0 km, with the clubhouse at 1.1 km. The RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club sits 0.9 km away. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, 6.6 km distant, provides marina facilities, dining and water sports. This concentration of golf, padel and beach activity within about 1.5 km generates a steady flow of visitors and residents past the property, which is directly relevant to a restaurant's catchment.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 80 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 47 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 154 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 70 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 27 mm |
| June | 23.7°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.9°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 89 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 80 mm |
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Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this property differs fundamentally from the nearby new-build residential projects. Aquamar in Torre del Mar offers apartments from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all residential products aimed at home buyers and holiday-home investors. This asset, by contrast, is a freehold commercial plot with an income-producing restaurant and development rights, priced at a fixed €1,195,000. The comparison illustrates the region's price spectrum: residential entry points on the eastern and central Costa del Sol sit between roughly €205,000 and €322,000 for new apartments, whereas commercial freeholds in established west-Marbella locations trade at a different scale, driven by rental yield rather than price per square metre of living space. El Paraiso itself sits in the New Golden Mile belt, where golf infrastructure (El Campanario at 0.3 km, El Paraíso Golf Club at 1.0 km), international schooling at 0.8 km and a dense residential population support year-round commercial demand. The area records around 3,163 housing transactions annually, reflecting an active local market. Buyers comparing this with new-build residential stock should note the different risk profiles: the restaurant offers immediate income potential, while the business centre requires an estimated further €1,000,000 of construction before generating returns, a phase of risk and capital commitment that new-build apartment buyers with staged payment plans do not face in the same form.
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