Ref. R5517400
Top Floor Apartment · 2 beds, Ref. R5517400
Benahavís, Costa del Sol
- 2
- 2
- 130 m²
€225,000
Costa del Sol · Málaga
Living in Benahavís
Benahavís is a village about 7 km inland on the southern face of the Serranía de Ronda, home to around 9,500 residents. It has no beach of its own, but the coast is a short drive away. Living here means quiet, green surroundings and golf resorts such as La Quinta and Los Arqueros, with Málaga airport about an hour away.
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Who buys in Benahavís?
Benahavís appeals to buyers who want privacy and space with the sea within reach. In 2022, 61.6% of residents were foreign nationals, according to Spanish Wikipedia, so the village is already an international one. Golf is a draw, with courses at La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Los Flamingos and La Zagaleta.
Which areas make up Benahavís?
The village itself is small and sits on the southern face of the Serranía de Ronda. Most of the housing is in named residential areas such as La Zagaleta, La Quinta, Los Arqueros, El Madroñal and Montemayor. Three rivers cross the municipality: the Guadalmina, the Guadaiza and the Guadalmansa.
How do you get to Benahavís?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), about 71 km away and roughly 60 minutes by car.
Which beaches, golf courses and schools are near Benahavís?
- Golf courses nearby include Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club, La Quinta Golf & Country Club, Los Flamingos Golf, and La Zagaleta Golf Club.
- International schools within reach include Aloha College Marbella and Swans International School.
Last reviewed October 2026
Good to know
- Does Benahavís have a beach?
- No. The municipality is inland, with the village about 7 km from the sea. The nearest beaches are on the neighbouring Marbella and Estepona coasts.
- How old is Benahavís?
- The name comes from the Arabic Binā' Ḥabīsh, meaning the building of Ḥabīsh, and the Catholic Monarchs took the town in 1485. Seven historic towers and the Montemayor Castle are in the municipality.
- Is Benahavís good for golf?
- Yes. Courses in and around Benahavís include Los Arqueros, La Quinta, Los Flamingos at Villa Padierna and La Zagaleta, with Real Club de Golf Guadalmina and Aloha Golf Club close by.
- How far is Benahavís from the airport?
- The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), about 71 km away and roughly 60 minutes by car.
- Are there international schools near Benahavís?
- Yes. Schools within reach of Benahavís include Aloha College Marbella and Swans International School.
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- Benahavís is on our home coast, so we can show you homes here directly. Browse the live selection on this page, or tell us your brief once and we will do the looking for you.
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