The first one is the “Guadalmina River” (or mine´s river), with a course of 28 km, borders the eastern part of the town. In the past, it had great strategic and defensive importance and its waters moved the flour mills. The second one is the “Guadalmansa River” (or river of the oil mill “almazara”), which crosses the municipality from north to south on its western side. The last one is the “Guadaiza River” (or river of Aixa, sultan mother of Boabdil “el chico”), with a course of 22 km on the left side of the road from Ronda to San Pedro. It passes in front of the “Daidín Ruins”.

Benahavís’ landscape is very picturesque. From the main road, in the municipality of Estepona, you can access the Benahavís main road. Very soon the terrain goes up and you can see the foothills of the mountains.

The “Guadalmina River” runs through the land forming a canyon. From its riversides, you can see high peaks. The road runs on the left side, and to the right and down you can see a viaduct known as “Las Angosturas”, named like that because the terrain is very narrow. This is one of the most beautiful landscapes of Benahavís.

Thanks to its ideal location, Benahavís is perfectly connected to the main roads of Costa del Sol, the A7 motorway and the AP7 toll road. It is located between two important towns, Estepona and Marbella, and only a few kilometres away from the busy Puerto Banús, where, amongst many other things, we can go shopping in one of the many designer shops.

If there is something that differentiates the people from Málaga province is their way of living their lives. A characteristic lifestyle that revolves around the hours of sunlight that offer over 320 days of sun per year.

Living in Benahavís means enjoying the narrow white streets and the colourful scent of their plants and flowers. It also means to enjoy luxury in all its aspects and an exceptionally good cuisine. The gastronomy in Benahavís is almost as varied as the restaurants that fill the city. But if there is something that really defines the personality of this Málaga jewel, that is the prominence of the sea on the one hand and other hand the versatility that the agricultural produce gives to the dishes.

This is why Benahavís is known as the dining room of Andalusia, and it is considered a gastronomic paradise by critics and visitors alike, as it features some of the best restaurants in Spain, an endless gastronomic offer of the highest quality. This is reflected by our own Catering School, “Sabor a Málaga”.

It is the right combination of modernity and tradition thanks to its extensive foreign community living together in harmony and perfectly integrated with the social and economic life of Benahavís.

These foreign residents bring to Benahavís their own essence, turning this traditional old town into a cosmopolitan and multi-cultural area. Most of them live outside the old town in some of the luxury urbanizations that have grown around the town, surrounded by the many golf courses. These urbanizations are small (or big) paradises, surrounded by nature, tranquillity, and luxury. Did you know that according to the Statistical Institute of Andalusia in 2019, in Benahavís resided 8085 people of whom 5131 were foreigners?

To live in Benahavís is to be able to enjoy the desired peace after a busy day and, at the same time, to be able to access all the services that we may need. Although it is an inland town, surrounded by hills, Benahavís is only 7 km away from the bustling coast, and a stone's throw from the glamorous Marbella and the beautiful town of Estepona. Thanks to its location and its hilly land, Benahavís offers multiple options for nature lovers: hiking routes that you will never forget, outdoor activities and rural tourism. It is a town rich in history, founded by the Arabs in the 9th Century. Nowadays it keeps that Moorish and traditional flavour, that combines perfectly with the modernity of its luxury housing estates or the immaculate green of its golf courses.

But Benahavís is much more than a white town where you can practice hiking or golf. Due to its privileged location, pleasant weather all year and the wide extension of its municipality, Benahavís has been chosen by some of the best hotels and urbanizations in Europe.

Thanks to this, it is one of the richest towns in Spain, where the quality of life and services that it offers to its citizens are second to none. The prestigious travel magazine Condé Nast wrote this about Benahavís:

«The Mediterranean light is unique; it shines like a precious metal. It brings life to those who bathe in it, it lights a road full of unique experiences and unforgettable moments. That light rests placidly between the quiet hills of Costa del Sol, caresses the shiny sea and creates a suggestive illusion in the shape of paradise… more real than all your fairy tale dreams together. »

Golf, more than a sport, is a healthy lifestyle and a perfect opportunity to know Benahavís and the Costa del Sol, Málaga. Thanks to its privileged location by the Mediterranean Sea, Benahavís enjoys an average temperature of 24º C and over 320 days of sunlight per year.

This is why Benahavís is a sure bet for those enthusiasts and professionals who would like to play any time of the year.

Benahavís is a town that belongs to Costa del Sol, well known for its ample offer of golf courses and services related to this sport. It is not a surprise that Costa del Sol is also known as Costa del Golf. But not only that, Benahavís together with Marbella and Estepona, form what is known as the Golden Triangle, a luxury destination where most golf courses and services to the golf player are concentrated. A great offer of quality accommodation and our exceptional natural surroundings complement the sports activity with all the pleasures that a traveller might imagine.

A GREAT LOVE STORY - Golf in the south of Spain has almost 100 years of history. Since then, the passion for this sport has been constantly growing and has managed to attract with its unbeatable offer thousands of players from everywhere around the world, like the United Kingdom and Ireland, Germany, the Nordic Countries, central Europe, the United States, Canada, and Asia. The wide variety of courses adapts to all levels and needs. Within only a few kilometres we find quite different golf courses, to suit all tastes and game levels.

Designed by prestigious architects and players, they are embedded in the landscape, they are respectful of the environment, and they pose a constant challenge. The variety and quality are so great that both the enthusiast and the professional will be able to find challenges that fit their expectations, to be able to have fun every time they play.

The quality of the golf courses is second to none, and among the renowned designers that have left their hallmark in the golf routes of Benahavís is worth mentioning, for instance, Severiano Ballesteros (Los Arqueros), Manuel Piñero (La Quinta) and Dave Thomas (Marbella Club Golf Resort).

Everything around the golf player is planned for and to ease his day-to-day, allowing him to concentrate on what really matters: his game.

Any activity linked to golf has in Benahavís, Costa del Sol, a provider that provides the player with a comprehensive and high-quality service like only the specialized companies know how to do well. Companies for renting and selling sports material, travel agencies specialized in golf, rent-a-car and transfer services, golf academies, pro shops, etc.

But if there is something to highlight, is the incredible gastronomic offer linked to Hole 19 and the Club House. Here, the cuisine has value by itself, and the quality of the food gives the golfer the possibility to enjoy the flavours of the local cuisine… as well as the unbeatable views.

In Benahavís we will be able to enjoy the services of the Gran Hotel Benahavís, which features a full SPA and a range of therapies thought out to offer you a healthy and relaxed feeling. Located close to the town centre of Benahavís, this luxury hotel has an unbeatable reputation, and its services are not only demanded by travellers and tourists but also by elite sports teams who often use these healthy solutions. On the other hand, Villa Padierna Hotel offers us an oasis of peace at Anantara Spa. Over 2,000 m2 of Roman baths, a hammam and a pool surrounded by immaculate gardens make this SPA one of the biggest and most luxurious in Europe. You will be able to feel the curative power of water, whether is floating, swimming or in a steam bath.

But, above all, the best thing for your health is to travel and discover new destinations that, for sure, will surprise you with their green landscapes, the influence of the healthy weather and the best diet in the world, the Mediterranean diet, based on natural and fresh products of an unbeatable quality. In Benahavís, you have everything you wish for.