Nestled in the mountains 7 km from the coast, Benahavis is a charming white village with a typical Arabic layout, located between Marbella, Estepona, and Ronda on the Costa del Sol. It's known for its gastronomic offerings and luxury housing estates, golf courses, and other tourist facilities.
Are there expats in Benahavis?
Like most of the resorts on the Costa del Sol, Benahavis is home to a lot of foreigners – nearly 4,500 in fact. Over 40% of them are British.
Why is Benahavis so expensive?
Benahavís municipality is home to El Madroñal, a gated community of luxury villas on generous plots and La Zagaleta, an exclusive 900-acre private urbanisation that enjoys exclusive facilities including golf courses, an equitation centre, heliport and tennis club.
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Is Benahavis a nice place to live?
One of the most beautiful villages on the Costa del Sol, Benahavis boasts amazing golf courses, plenty of places to eat, stunning scenery, beautiful weather and fantastic properties all in a privileged location – making it the perfect location for those thinking of moving to Spain.
Can you drink tap water in Benahavis?
Drinking water of the highest qualityThe water supplied through the Aguas de Benahavís, network has a medium saline content. Our water has easily passed health authority controls, thanks to the application of state-of-the-art drinking water treatments and effective, continuous quality control of the water supply.
What is the history of Benahavis?
History. At the end of the 11th century, Benahavís was founded by Arabs. The village was intimately involved with Andalusia's Arabic past, and particularly with Marbella, the municipal district to which it belonged until it was granted the so-called "Carta Puebla" by Philip II in 1572.