Properties for sale in El Paraiso

Living in El Paraiso

El Paraíso is one of the classic urbanisations of the New Golden Mile, in the municipality of Estepona, which grew up around El Paraíso Golf, a course designed by the legendary Gary Player and one of the longest-established on the Costa del Sol. It truly lives up to its name: tree-lined streets, mature vegetation, a peaceful atmosphere and a balanced mix of Andalusian- and Mediterranean-style villas, townhouses and apartments in communities with large gardens. The area stretches from the hillside with sea views down to the lower part near the motorway, with the beach about 5 minutes away by car and Atalaya and Los Flamingos as its immediate neighbours.

Those who live in El Paraíso tend to value tranquillity above all else: it is an unhurried residential enclave, with the golf club as its social hub and everyday shops a few minutes away, both in the immediate vicinity and in San Pedro de Alcántara or Estepona. The community is international and long-established, with many long-term residents, and transport links are convenient: the A-7 runs right past the urbanisation, putting Puerto Banús about 10 minutes away and Estepona town only a little further.

Buying property in El Paraiso

In El Paraíso, supply is split between classic villas on large plots with plenty of potential for updating, townhouses next to the golf course and resale apartments in established communities, plus new developments on the edges of the urbanisation that have refreshed the area's profile. It is a market offering better value for money than equivalent areas of Marbella, especially on the hillside with sea views. Before making an offer, it is worth checking the condition of the property, the comunidad (community of owners) and the orientation, because the mature trees can affect the views. At EVS PROPERTY GROUP we help you compare the different phases of El Paraíso and negotiate with real data from the area.

Frequently asked questions about El Paraiso

Who designed the El Paraíso golf course?

El Paraíso Golf bears the signature of South African Gary Player, one of the great legends of the game. It is a long-established, flat and very playable course surrounded by mature vegetation, and it serves as the social heart of the urbanisation, with a clubhouse, a restaurant and a very active members' scene all year round.

What is the atmosphere like in El Paraíso?

Residential and quiet. It is a classic, leafy and well-established urbanisation with no large tourist developments inside it, and an international community, much of which lives here all year round. For nightlife or big shopping trips, residents head out to San Pedro, Estepona or Puerto Banús, all a few minutes away on the A-7.

What will I find on the El Paraíso market: new-build or resale?

Mostly resale: villas and apartments in communities with decades of history and splendid gardens, often with scope for renovation and capital growth. Around the edges of the area there are also recent new-build developments capitalising on the boom of the New Golden Mile, which are useful as a benchmark for current specifications and prices.

Is El Paraíso a good place to spend the winter or to retire?

A very good one. It is an established, quiet area with an international community that lives here all year round, so it doesn't shut down in winter. You have golf, walks, a shopping centre with restaurants and a supermarket, and private and public healthcare a few minutes away in Estepona and Marbella. The mild climate and unhurried pace make it one of the favourite spots for European retirees.

Do I need a licence to rent out my El Paraíso property to tourists?

Yes. In Andalucía, every holiday rental property must be registered with the Registro de Turismo de Andalucía (Andalusian Tourism Register) and meet requirements such as air conditioning and a licencia de ocupación (occupancy licence). In addition, some comunidades (communities of owners) in the area restrict this use in their bylaws, so it is worth checking them before you buy. For long-term lets you don't need a holiday rental licence, just a contract that complies with Spanish tenancy law.