Benahavis is the mountain municipality bordering Marbella to the inland north â known throughout Spain as a gastronomy destination and home to some of the most exclusive golf resorts on the Costa del Sol. Buyers choose Benahavis for villa-led developments with mountain views, golf course access, and the privacy that comes from being slightly inland rather than directly coastal.
Living in Benahavis
Restaurants & Dining
The Benahavis village centre punches above its size â it’s nicknamed the “dining-room of the Costa del Sol” with a dense cluster of mid-to-high-end restaurants. La Quinta and El Paraiso (technically in Estepona/Marbella but functionally Benahavis) have additional restaurant clusters.
Golf
Benahavis hosts La Quinta Golf, Marbella Club Golf Resort, El Higueral Golf, Atalaya Golf, and partial overlap with Los Arqueros, La Zagaleta, and Flamingos. La Zagaleta in particular is one of Europe’s most exclusive gated golf communities.
Nature & Hiking
The Sierra de las Nieves national park boundary is close. Multiple hiking trails start from Benahavis village. The mountain location gives Benahavis a temperature drop of 2-4°C versus the coast in summer.
International Schools
Closest international schools are 15-20 minutes south in San Pedro/Marbella: Aloha College, Swans International School, Laude San Pedro. Benahavis families typically drive children to these schoole daily.
Healthcare
Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella is 20 minutes south. Vithas Xanit is 30-40 minutes east. The mountain location means slightly longer transit to hospitals â important consideration for older buyers.
Shopping
La Cañada Shopping Centre in Marbella is 20 minutes south. The Benahavis village has limited shopping â primarily a Mercadona and small grocery stores. Most residents do regular shopping in San Pedro or Marbella.
Transport
Málaga Airport is 65 minutes via AP-7. Marbella centre is 15-20 minutes south. The mountain road network limits drive options â most buyers should expect to drive everywhere.
Why Buy a New Development in Benahavis
Privacy. Views. Golf. Benahavis is for buyers who want a premium lifestyle but don’t want the buzz of central Marbella. Villa-led developments dominate, often with private pools and 2,000+ square metre plots. Expected to hold value well due to limited buildable land in the municipality.
Available New Developments (27 Projects)
Below is the current pipeline of new development projects we list in this area. Each project links through to full details including plans, prices, and availability.
- El Bosque Ii Villa
- Villa Solis
- Villa Maximus
- Villa Henrietta
- Villa Valentina M5
- Villa Paradise
- Villa Akasia
- El Quejigal
- Finca De Jasmine
- The Sky Marbella Apartments
- Marbella Club Hills Phase
- El Bosque Ii Villa
- El Bosque Ii Villa
- Villa Azahar Peak
- El Bosque Ii Villa
- Villa I3 Vitae Villas
- Solenne
- Villa Salvia
- Villa Lyra
- Fuente Lirios
- Zoe Luxe
- Villa 40 Monte Mayor
- Vista Lago Residences
- The Sky Marbella Villas
- Villa Isola
- Villa I5 Vitae Villas
- Altura 160
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Independent Resources
Municipal information at Benahavis Town Hall and Visit Andalusia for tourism context.