For sale · Costa del Sol · Estepona
Available2-Bed Apartment in Puerto Paraíso, Estepona
Residential complexPuerto ParaísoGated community
€529,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 82 m² built
Ref HT5520856Updated daily · Last sync 21 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with private pool in Estepona, Costa del Sol. This fully furnished residence sits frontline to the marina within the gated Puerto Paraíso community, where the terrace overlooks the water and moored boats rather than a garden or car park. The south-facing orientation ensures natural light throughout the day, and the complex provides two communal pools alongside maintained gardens and 24-hour security.
Inside, the 82sqm layout includes a combined living and dining area that opens directly onto a 9sqm terrace, a fully fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms, and two bathrooms. The property comes with one allocated parking space and is sold fully furnished, ready for immediate use. Built in 1983 and maintained in excellent condition, the apartment functions equally well as a lock-up-and-leave holiday home or a permanent coastal residence. The terrace captures the marina atmosphere without requiring ground-floor access or top-floor stairs.
Puerto Paraíso sits directly on Estepona's marina, where restaurants, cafés, and boat moorings line the waterfront. The beach lies 400 metres away on foot, accessible via the promenade that runs parallel to the port. Estepona's old town, with its weekly market and whitewashed squares, is a 10-minute walk inland. The complex gates open straight onto the marina boardwalk, where the morning fish market operates three times a week.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 82 m²
- Terrace
- 9 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Orientation
- south
- Complex
- Puerto Paraíso
- City
- Estepona
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Estepona
Map shows the approximate Estepona area. The exact position of Puerto Paraíso is not published. This property is in EsteponaCosta del Sol.
La Rada
4 mindrive
Azata Golf
14 mindrive
Puerto Estepona
4 mindrive
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
11 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
70 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Estepona
Can foreigners buy property in Estepona?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Estepona. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Estepona?
Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.
