Benahavis is a Spanish mountain village (Pueblo) situated between Marbella, Estepona, and Ronda, seven kilometers from the coast. Renowned for its gastronomic restaurants, it is often called the dining room of the Costa del Sol. Benahavis holds nine of the 60 golf courses in the Costa del Sol; this number is expected to increase to fifteen in the next decade.
Standing on the southern face of La Serrania de Ronda mountain range, Benahavis is one of the most mountainous villages on the western Costa del Sol. Situated near the resort beaches as well as the spectacular mountains of the Serrania de Ronda, its terrain is traversed by the rivers Guadalmina, Guadaiza, and Guadalmansa. Places of great natural and historic interest are to be found within its boundaries, such as El Cerro del Duque, Daidin, and the Montemayor Castle.
The town itself is surrounded by natural parkland, and retains a modicum of a secluded, cozy feel. La Zagaleta, an exclusive gated residential estate and country club overlooking the village, lies within its municipal boundaries, and contributes to Benahavis’ status as the richest municipality per capita in Andalucía.
When you’re searching for an apartment or villa please be aware that the “Benahavis region” covers a large area and you may find that you are several miles or kilometres from the village (Pueblo) in a rural location which may be more convenient for some of the golf courses but not for the local restaurants and bars.
