This duplex penthouse is located in El Paraiso on the western side of Estepona, within a gated community with 24-hour security. The property offers 208 m² of built living space across two levels, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus approximately 140 m² of private terraces with sea and mountain views. Completed in 2005 and described as key-ready, the home sits directly opposite El Campanario Golf & Country House. The asking price is fixed at €798,000, and the property includes one underground parking space, private storage and lift access.
At a fixed price of €798,000, this property sits well above the entry-level new-build pricing of the comparable projects in the wider region. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but these are off-plan or new-build apartments at considerably smaller formats, and in the case of Torre del Mar and Mijas, in different submarkets of the Costa del Sol. The relevant comparison here is resale stock on the New Golden Mile and in Estepona's golf corridors, where large-format penthouses with substantial private terraces, corner positions and 24-hour security in established communities form a distinct segment. What the buyer pays for here is volume, 208 m² built plus roughly 140 m² of terraces, and an immediate, completed product with a renovated kitchen, rather than a smaller new-build unit with shared outdoor space. Against Marbella itself, 14 km to the east, El Paraiso trades brand-name cachet for lower price per square metre and a quieter, more residential setting while keeping Puerto Banús within a 10-minute drive of the marina at 6.6 km straight-line. The local market shows about 3,163 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale environment, and the western Costa del Sol has seen sustained international demand for exactly this type of property: turn-key, secure, golf-adjacent and within walking or short-driving distance of beaches. Buyers weighing this penthouse against new-build alternatives should account for the differences in specification era, community maturity, established tropical gardens rather than young planting, and the certainty of a finished, inspectable product versus an off-plan delivery date.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Paraiso lies between Estepona and Marbella on the Costa del Sol, at roughly 25 metres above sea level on flat terrain. The nearest beach, Playa Isdabe, is 1.3 km away as the crow flies. El Campanario Golf Course sits 0.3 km from the complex and El Paraíso Golf Club 1.0 km. Marbella is 14 km away in a straight line.
The layout separates daily living from the sleeping quarters: two guest bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms on the lower level and a principal suite with vaulted ceilings, walk-in wardrobe and spa-style bathroom above. The wraparound terraces face south-east, south and south-west, giving sun exposure across the day, with an outdoor kitchen, sauna and jacuzzi.
This is an existing home completed in 2005, currently key-ready. The kitchen has been renovated and includes a wine cooler, with a separate utility room. Delivery is immediate upon completion of purchase; no construction phase or waiting period applies. Completion dates and dates of this kind are always indicative.
The property has three bedrooms and three bathrooms within 208 m², which sets a ceiling on household size it accommodates. The pool is communal rather than private. One underground parking space is included; households with multiple vehicles will need additional arrangements. The upper-level principal suite involves internal stairs daily.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a permanent or semi-permanent residence on the Costa del Sol will find the principal suite on its own level and the two en-suite guest bedrooms suitable for receiving children and friends for extended periods. Households that value outdoor living year-round can use the roughly 140 m² of terraces, sauna, jacuzzi and outdoor kitchen across three orientations of sun. Buyers focused on golf or racquet sports benefit from El Campanario Golf Course 0.3 km away, El Paraíso Golf Club at 1.0 km and the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 0.9 km. Families with school-age children have The International School of Estepona within 0.8 km, plus a broader selection of 19 primary and 10 secondary schools in the wider area. Those prioritising security, for example, owners who leave the property empty for part of the year, may find the gated setting with 24-hour security relevant. The property suits a household of moderate size: three bedrooms set the limit for simultaneous occupants. Buyers who want a private pool on their own plot, a ground-floor garden, or more than one parking space would need to look elsewhere. Resale buyers rather than off-plan investors are the natural audience, since the home is completed and ready for immediate transfer.
The property was completed in 2005 and is described as being in excellent condition, with the kitchen renovated since construction; it includes a wine cooler and a separate utility room. The bathrooms on the lower level are en-suite to both guest bedrooms, while the principal bathroom upstairs is finished in a spa style with a walk-in shower. Underfloor heating is installed in the bathrooms, and air conditioning covers the climate control needs for the rest of the living space. The upper level has vaulted ceilings in the principal suite, and the terrace doors open onto the wraparound terraces from two aspects. The outdoor areas are equipped rather than bare: a private sauna, a jacuzzi, an outdoor kitchen with BBQ, an outdoor shower, sunbathing areas and lounge and dining spaces are all in place. A lift serves the building, and the property comes with one underground parking space and a private storage room, practical provisions that affect daily use and resale value on this coast. The corner position within the development provides double-aspect windows on both levels, which improves daylight and cross-ventilation compared with mid-position units. As with any 2005 build, buyers commissioning a survey should pay attention to the age of installations, air conditioning units, water heaters and the jacuzzi and sauna equipment, since replacement cycles for these items typically fall within 10 to 15 years.
The asking price is fixed at €798,000 for this existing home; it is not a starting price from which variants diverge. The property is key-ready, so no staged payment plan or off-plan reservation applies. The purchase includes one underground parking space and private storage room, which are factored into the overall price rather than priced separately. Buyers should budget in addition for purchase costs in Spain, transfer tax, notary and registry fees, and for annual community fees for the gated complex with 24-hour security, communal pools and gardens, which are not stated in the available data. Local market activity in the area runs at around 3,163 housing transactions per year, giving a reasonably active resale market on this stretch of the coast.
Daily life in this duplex penthouse revolves around the split-level layout and the outdoor space. Mornings can begin on the south-east facing side of the terraces, where the first sun reaches the outdoor kitchen and lounge areas. The lower level functions as the main living floor: an entrance hall opens into a double-aspect living space, the renovated kitchen with wine cooler sits nearby, and two guest bedrooms each have their own en-suite bathroom, allowing visitors or family members independence during stays. The upper level is reserved for the principal suite, with vaulted ceilings, a walk-in wardrobe, a walk-in shower bathroom and direct access to the wraparound terraces, so the owners' routine stays separate from the guest areas. The corner position within the development brings natural light from two directions and reduces direct overlooking by neighbours. The communal gardens include a pond, a bridge and several swimming pools, including children's pools, which are a short walk from the door. Outside the gates, El Campanario Golf & Country House sits directly opposite, and the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club is 0.9 km away. Day-to-day amenities are concentrated within 2 km: 31 restaurants, 6 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 3 banks and a dentist, alongside The International School of Estepona at 0.8 km. A car remains the practical mode of transport for most journeys, although the wider area is served by 6 public transport lines with 50 stops. The setting is residential and quiet outside the summer months, with tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 beds, concentrated along the coast rather than within the urbanisation itself.
El Paraiso is an established residential urbanisation on the Estepona side of the New Golden Mile. The immediate surroundings are green and quiet, with golf courses dominating the open space: El Campanario lies 0.3 km away, El Paraíso Golf Club 1.0 km and its clubhouse 1.1 km. Daily amenities cluster within 2 km, 31 restaurants, 6 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 3 banks and a dentist, so most errands are short car trips or, for some, reachable on foot. The International School of Estepona is 0.8 km away, and the wider education offer includes 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. Healthcare is covered by 2 health centres in the area. Beaches sit on the coastal edge of the urbanisation: Playa Isdabe at 1.3 km, Salduna at 1.4 km and Playa Atalaya at 1.7 km, all measured in a straight line; walking or driving distance is somewhat longer. The terrain is flat, an average gradient of 1.4% to the sea, which makes the area navigable on foot or by bicycle for reasonably fit residents. Public transport exists, with 6 lines and 50 stops, but service frequency is modest compared with the cities; a car remains the practical choice. Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 6.6 km away for boat owners and marina visits.
The map shows the penthouse within El Paraiso, on the border between Estepona and Benahavís municipality lines, with El Campanario Golf Course directly opposite and three beaches within 1.7 km. Marbella lies to the east, Estepona town to the west, and the coastal mountain range rises behind the urbanisation.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Paraiso occupies a position on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella, about 14 km from Marbella in a straight line and roughly 10 km from Estepona town. This stretch is characterised by established villas, gated communities and golf courses rather than the high-rise density of Torremolinos or Fuengirola. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the area sits in the western, more residential half of the coast, closer to Gibraltar than to Málaga airport in terms of straight-line distance. The location trades the immediacy of a town centre for space, golf and relative quiet, with Marbella and Puerto Banús reachable for nightlife, shopping and dining.
Accessibility is a strong point of this location. Marbella lies 14 km away as the crow flies, Estepona town is closer still, and Málaga, with 579,076 inhabitants and the full range of a provincial capital, is 61 km in a straight line. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar (GIB) at roughly 46 km and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at roughly 52 km, both straight-line figures, which translates into driving times of roughly an hour depending on traffic. Electric vehicle owners have Supercharger Estepona 3.8 km away and the Marbella Supercharger 9.5 km away. For beach access, Playa Isdabe at 1.3 km straight-line is the nearest option, with two further beaches within 1.7 km. Golf, tennis and padel are all within a kilometre, and the marina at Puerto Banús is under 7 km. The A-7 coastal road runs along the edge of the urbanisation, connecting Estepona to Marbella and the airport corridor.
| Beach Distance | 1.3 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 46 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 52 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for the area shows an average annual temperature of 19.2°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C at the height of summer. That range supports outdoor use of the terraces for most of the year rather than a narrow summer window. The swimming season, the period with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about 5 months, from roughly late May to early October. The elevation of 25 metres above sea level combined with a flat gradient means no hill climbing on the way to the beach or amenities, unlike many hillside urbanisations further inland. The penthouse position on the top floor of its building gives panoramic views over the Mediterranean to the south and the mountain ridges behind Estepona to the north, and the rooftop terraces provide 360-degree sightlines. Nature excursions in the area include the Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos viewpoint at 4.4 km and the Mirador del Tajo del Novio at 4.9 km, both reachable within a short drive.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline near El Paraiso offers three beaches within walking and 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. These are the beaches of the New Golden Mile, generally quieter than central Marbella strands, with chiringuitos and residential rather than high-rise surroundings. Golf is the defining recreation of the immediate area: El Campanario Golf Course sits directly opposite the complex at 0.3 km, El Paraíso Golf Club is 1.0 km away, and its clubhouse at 1.1 km functions as a social hub for the urbanisation. For racquet sports, the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club is 0.9 km away. The communal pools of the development itself, including children's pools, provide everyday swimming without leaving the gates. Further afield, Puerto Deportivo José Banús (6.6 km) offers marina facilities, watersports and dining. Tourism infrastructure in the wider area comprises 24 hotels with nearly 6,900 beds, which means visitors can be hosted locally without them staying in the property.
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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Ref: VL498976
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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