Las Lomas

Hillside enclave north of the A-7 between Avenida de Benahavis and Calle Lomas del Paraiso, 5 km east of Estepona town

Planned in the late 1980s around El Paraiso Golf; mature palms and bougainvillea throughout

Calm suburban feel with a mix of Spanish, British and Scandinavian residents

Paved roads, fibre-optic internet, regular bus on the A-7; no mains gas network

Known for wide sea and Sierra Bermeja views in a low-density setting

Gated apartment blocks Las Lomas del Paraiso I-III (3–4 storeys) dominate, joined by terraced townhouses and a handful of detached villas on 800–1,200 m² plots

Andalusian styling—white render, terracotta tiles, wrought-iron balconies—plus shared pools and gardens

Most homes built 1990–2005; upgrades now add double glazing and open-plan interiors

Community fees moderate; holiday rentals permitted in most blocks

Two 18-hole courses within 10 min

Elevated south orientation grants long sunlight and open sea views

Median apartment prices below 300 k€

Mature vegetation and quiet internal traffic

High-speed fibre installed across the area

Car required for beach, major shops and nightlife

Steep internal streets may challenge reduced mobility

Ongoing construction on some nearby plots can generate noise

Limited street lighting in upper lanes after midnight

Golfers seeking an affordable base close to courses and A-7 access

Families wanting a peaceful neighbourhood near bilingual schools

Buyers willing to modernise 1990s properties for long-term value

Purchasers needing easy beachfront walking access

Investors relying on high-turnover holiday rentals

Nightlife seekers expecting bars and clubs within walking distance