Tierra Viva, El Paraíso: design villas with sea views in Benahavís
A guarded hillside community of 53 villas with 4 or 5 bedrooms, private pool and wellness, with a design inspired by Italian sports cars. Phased completion from December 2026.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Tierra Viva
At Tierra Viva, everything revolves around design. On a hillside in El Paraíso, 53 villas are being built with a design inspired by Lamborghini sports cars: clean lines, lots of glass and luxurious materials. The villas are stepped across different levels so that every home gets sea views and privacy. The community is gated and guarded day and night.
You choose between two main types. Villa Esmeralda has 4 bedrooms, terraced gardens and a pool area, with a sauna, steam room and cinema room in the basement. We have one such villa on offer with 733 m² built, a 200 m² terrace and a 1,215 m² plot. Villa Zafiro has 5 bedrooms over four levels, with a wine cellar, a multi-purpose room and a private pool. It measures 903 m² on a 1,520 m² plot.
Floor-to-ceiling windows let the light in and make the sea view the centrepiece of the living areas. Every villa gets a lift, air conditioning and heating, a solarium and a storage room. According to one portal, the homes are delivered unfurnished but fully finished, with top-brand kitchen appliances and sanitaryware and aerothermal heating and cooling.
Amenities
- Private pool
- Sauna and steam room
- Cinema room (Esmeralda)
- Wine cellar (Zafiro)
- Lift in the villa
- Solarium
- Security 24 hours a day
- Gated villa community
- Sea views
Tierra Viva in figures
Per m², Tierra Viva is among the most expensive new developments we follow in Benahavís. The median is €12,933 per m², 65 percent above the median for new builds in the municipality and 131 percent above resale homes. Part of that premium pays for the design and the name behind the concept. Going from 4 to 5 bedrooms costs around €3,026,000: from €9,109,400 to €12,135,423. With VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, the Esmeralda villa comes to around €10,294,553, some 13 percent on top of the asking price. The terraces measure 200 m², about a quarter of the built area.
| Price | € 9.109.400 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 910.940 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 109.313 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 54.700 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 110.200 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 4 bedrooms | from €9,109,400 |
| 5 bedrooms | from €12,135,423 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 42% of new developments in Benahavís. Largest outdoor space: 200 m².
Planned completion December 2026. Half of the new developments in Benahavís complete within 4 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current listings of 12 new developments in Benahavís and the average asking price of resale homes according to Idealista (September 2026). Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
El Paraíso lies in the south-west of Benahavís, in the hills between San Pedro and Estepona. Tierra Viva is in the upper part, at around 137 metres above sea level, with views across the golf valley to the sea. The surroundings consist of villa communities and golf courses, with no village centre. Life here is quiet and secluded, but for restaurants, shops and the beach you depend on the car.
Atalaya Golf & Country Club is a 7-minute drive, the nearest Mercadona 8 minutes. You reach the village of Benahavís in 11 minutes and The International School of Estepona in 12 minutes. Salduna beach is 13 minutes away, the centre of San Pedro 14 minutes and Puerto Banús 16 minutes. Allow around 60 minutes to Málaga airport.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Tierra Viva along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Salduna) | 8.5 km, 13 min | |
| Supermarket (Mercadona) | 3.3 km, 44 min | 4.3 km, 8 min |
| Golf course (Atalaya Golf & Country Club) | 2.9 km, 38 min | 2.7 km, 7 min |
| International school (The International School of Estepona) | 8.4 km, 12 min | |
| Hospital (HC Marbella International Hospital) | 11.1 km, 14 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 12.6 km, 16 min | |
| Marbella old town | 21.1 km, 24 min | |
| San Pedro town centre | 8.7 km, 14 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 21.0 km, 26 min | |
| Benahavís village | 6.2 km, 11 min | |
| Málaga airport | 71.5 km, 60 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 07:02 on 21 June and sets at 21:41, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December that falls to 9.7 hours, with the midday sun 30° above the horizon. Tierra Viva sits about 137 metres above sea level.
According to the project details, the villas have sea views, and the stepped layout is intended to ensure the villas do not block each other's views. We check how this works out for each plot, on the plan and on site.
Homes and finishes
A portal selling the project mentions marble floors in the entrance and living areas, marble-effect porcelain in the bedrooms and kitchen, double glazing, a private lift and aerothermal heating and cooling. The energy rating in our data is B. For a villa at this price, we always compare the final technical specification with the plans, check what is part of the brand concept and what is optional, and verify the bank guarantees and the construction schedule for each phase.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation fee, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance on signing the deeds. Every payment made before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Tierra Viva through Imagine Privé.
Available homes in Tierra Viva
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa | 4 | 5 | 733 m² | 200 m² | – | € 9.109.400 |
| Villa | 5 | 6 | 903 m² | 200 m² | – | € 12.135.423 |
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Our honest verdict on Tierra Viva
Strengths
- A distinctive design concept you will find nowhere else in Benahavís
- Guarded villa community with a stepped layout for views and privacy
- Wellness in the villa: sauna, steam room and cinema room or wine cellar
- Generous plots of 1,215 m² to 1,520 m² with private pool
- Atalaya Golf 7 minutes away and an international school 12 minutes away
Points to consider
- Price per m² is 131 percent above resale homes in Benahavís
- Unclear timing: our data says December 2026 and 2027, one portal June 2028
- A fifth bedroom costs around €3,026,000 extra
- Our project data was last checked in April 2026; prices may have changed
- With 53 villas, there will be building work in the community for years to come
Who is Tierra Viva right for?
Tierra Viva appeals to buyers who value design and a recognisable concept, and who are prepared to pay a clear premium for it. If you are looking for a villa with plenty of wellness and privacy within a guarded community, this is a good fit. If value for money per m² is your priority, or you want certainty about a fixed completion date, you will also find strong villas at a lower price in and around El Paraíso.
Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Tierra Viva
When will the Tierra Viva villas be completed?
Our data mentions December 2026 for the Esmeralda villa and December 2027 for the Zafiro villa. Another portal states June 2028. We request the current schedule for each villa before you reserve.
What is the difference between Villa Esmeralda and Villa Zafiro?
Esmeralda has 4 bedrooms, terraced gardens and a basement with sauna, steam room and cinema room. Zafiro has 5 bedrooms over four levels, with a wine cellar and multi-purpose room. Both have a private pool.
How does payment work at Tierra Viva?
One portal states 30 percent on signing, 20 percent after twelve months and 50 percent on completion. On top of that come 10 percent VAT and 1.2 percent stamp duty. We check that every payment is covered by a bank guarantee.
Where do the wealthy live in and around Marbella?
Many affluent buyers choose guarded villa communities in the hills of Benahavís, such as El Paraíso Alto, La Zagaleta and El Madroñal. They offer views, privacy and a short drive to Puerto Banús.
Do I pay more if I buy in Tierra Viva through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Tierra Viva, that comes to around 13.0% in total.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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