Buy a home in El Paraíso, Benahavís
El Paraíso is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood around a golf course, between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona. A large part lies in Benahavís: you find villas with spacious gardens, apartments and townhouses, a short drive from Puerto Banús.
Short answer: El Paraíso lies between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona and falls largely under Benahavís. According to an area guide by Status Homes (March 2026), Puerto Banús is 10 minutes away, Marbella 15 and Málaga airport 45 minutes. In October 2026, our listings include 7 homes from €415,000 to €4 million (median €775,000), from apartments to villas with 6 bedrooms.
7
Properties in our listings, October 2026
10 min
By car to Puerto Banús
2 to 6
Bedrooms in our listings
€775,000
Median asking price, October 2026
Source: area guide by Status Homes (6 March 2026) for the distances; Imagine Marbella's own listings for the prices. Asking prices are not sale prices.
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Homes for sale in El Paraíso
Many properties are sold discreetly: ask us what is available off-market.
Who is it for?
Is El Paraíso right for you?
Ideal if you
- are looking for a quiet residential neighbourhood with large plots and mature gardens
- want golf, beach and international schools within a few minutes
- are choosing between a villa, an apartment or a townhouse
- want to live close to Puerto Banús and Marbella without the crowds
Less suitable if you
- are looking for the village atmosphere of Benahavís (then look at Benahavís village)
- want a neighbourhood with its own gate and large private estates (then look at La Quinta or La Zagaleta)
- want to live without a car
What is El Paraíso?
El Paraíso is an established residential neighbourhood on the coast between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona. According to the Status Homes area guide, a large part falls within the municipality of Benahavís, although the neighbourhood borders Estepona. It revolves around El Paraíso Golf Club, a course designed by Gary Player, with green fairways, lakes and open views.
Because the neighbourhood was laid out many years ago, the plots and living areas are often more spacious than in many newer complexes. You find traditional Andalusian villas, apartment complexes and townhouses, often with a view of the golf course or the valley, large terraces and gardens.
Municipality, prices and what to check
Because the neighbourhood is on the border with Estepona, the municipality a home falls under can differ. That determines, among other things, the IBI (property tax) and the plusvalía on sale. Always have this checked in the nota simple and with the town hall.
In our listings of October 2026, asking prices range from €415,000 to €4 million: 2 detached villas, 2 duplex penthouses, 2 ground-floor apartments and 1 building plot. With an apartment, ask for the accounts and the rules of the community and the amount of the community fees. Proper legal check come with every purchase; calculate the total additional costs at buying costs.
Frequently asked questions about El Paraíso
Where is El Paraíso?
El Paraíso lies between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, a few minutes from the coast. A large part falls under Benahavís, although the neighbourhood borders Estepona.
How far is it from Puerto Banús and the airport?
According to an area guide by Status Homes (March 2026), Puerto Banús is about 10 minutes away, Marbella 15 minutes and Málaga airport 45 minutes by car.
How much does a home in El Paraíso cost?
In our listings of October 2026, asking prices range from €415,000 to €4 million, with a median of €775,000. These are asking prices, not sale prices.
What kind of homes do you find in El Paraíso?
Traditional Andalusian villas, apartment complexes and townhouses. In our listings these are villas, penthouses, ground-floor apartments and a building plot.
Does El Paraíso fall under Benahavís or Estepona?
A large part falls under Benahavís, but the neighbourhood borders Estepona. Have it checked per property in the nota simple and with the town hall which municipality it falls under, because that determines, among other things, the IBI.
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