Wat is Paraíso Alto?
Paraíso Alto is the hillside section of the older El Paraíso urbanization, rising above El Paraíso Golf Club on the coastal strip between Guadalmina and Estepona. It is the one part of El Paraíso that falls inside the Benahavís municipal boundary: Benahavís itself is a landlocked mountain municipality with no coastline of its own, but its territory dips down to this pocket near the AP-7, while the golf course and the lower, coastal part of El Paraíso sit within Estepona.
El Paraíso Golf Club, which borders the area directly, opened in 1973 as one of the earlier courses built on this stretch of coast, designed by Gary Player and Ron Kirby. The urbanization around it has grown in phases since then, with villa plots dating largely from the 1990s alongside newer building activity on hillside plots higher up. The result is a mix of older villas on mature, planted gardens and more recent apartment and villa construction, rather than a single planned development.
Prices range from around 350,000 euros for a modern two-bedroom apartment with sea views to 3 million euros and above for a detached villa with private pool and panoramic frontage. The area draws mostly Northern European buyers looking for golf on the doorstep, sea views, and a quieter setting than the coastal strip below, within easy reach of Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís village.
Waar is Paraíso Alto?
Wie woont er in Paraíso Alto?
Buyers here are predominantly international, in line with the wider Benahavís and New Golden Mile corridor, with Northern European nationalities featuring strongly. Golf, sea views and the elevated, quieter setting are the main draws over the busier coastal strip below. The area attracts both full-time residents and owners who use their property as a regular rather than purely seasonal base, reflecting the practical advantages of being close to schools, golf and the AP-7.
Wat kun je doen in Paraíso Alto?
Eten & drinken
Sport & Fitness
Wellness
Kinderen & gezin
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Ligt Paraíso Alto in Benahavís of Estepona?
Paraíso Alto itself is in Benahavís. Benahavís has no coastline of its own, but its municipal boundary extends down to this hillside pocket. El Paraíso Golf Club and the lower, coastal part of the El Paraíso urbanization sit within Estepona.
Hoe hoog is Paraíso Alto boven zeeniveau?
The ground rises gently from the golf course upward, from roughly 50 metres near the course to around 80-100 metres higher into the hillside, rather than one fixed elevation across the whole area.
Wat zijn typische vastgoedprijzen?
Modern apartments start around 350,000 euros, townhouses from around 500,000 euros, and detached villas from roughly 1 million to 3 million euros and above depending on size and views.
Is er openbaar vervoer?
Busverbindingen zijn beperkt. Een auto is essentieel voor het dagelijks leven, boodschappen en het wegbrengen van kinderen naar school.
Hoe ver is Paraíso Alto van het strand?
About 7 minutes by car to Playa de Guadalmansa or 10 minutes to Playa El Saladillo.
Zijn er nieuwbouwprojecten beschikbaar?
Yes. Alongside the established 1990s-era villa plots, building has continued on hillside plots more recently, offering both off-plan and completed apartments and villas.
Welke golfbaan is het dichtstbij?
El Paraíso Golf Club borders the area directly. It is an 18-hole course designed by Gary Player and Ron Kirby, opened in 1973.
Welke scholen zijn er in de buurt?
Atalaya International School (about 10 minutes), International School of Benahavís (about 12 minutes) and Aloha College (about 15 minutes).
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