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Benahavis
Quiet square in Benahavis
Benahavis is located on the southern face of the Serrania de Ronda mountain range. Benahavis is the most mountainous village on the western Costa del Sol. Its terrain is traversed by the Rivers Guadalmina, Guadaiza and Guadalmanza. Places of great natural interest are to be found within its boundaries, such as The Cerro del Duque, Daidin, The Maquinas, The Charco de las Mozas and The Leche reservoir. Further south are luxury houses, golf courses and other tourist facilities, the result of the area’s significant development. The village still retains a few features of its origins as a white Arabic village, forming a sharp contrast with the colour of the surrounding mountains. Monuments of interest are Montemayor Castle and a former 16th-century castle.
The village itself is a delightful pueblo, with narrow cobbled streets, that still keep the original Moorish layout, pretty houses, a few shops and a simply amazing choice of restaurants. It is known locally as the Rincón de la Gastronomía. It was a firm favourite of Princess Diana, who often visited as a guest at the Goldsmith family's home just outside the village.
There are a few little shops for essentials (including freshly baked bread), a pharmacy, 2 banks and several lovely galleries including that of the famous sculptor David Marshall. There are several excellent supermarkets a few minutes drive away.
You can be in San Pedro in about 10 minutes and here you will find many delightful shops and there is an excellent market on Thursdays.
Puerto Banus with its nightlife, stylish shops, bars and restaurants is about 15 minutes away and Marbella a little further. The whole area offers tremendous choice.
Benahavís is justifiably proud of its restaurants, of which there are about 20 in the village, so you are spoilt for choice. Local specialties include roasted meats including suckling, pig, spring lamb, steaks and duck. There are a couple of nice places for tapas - a great lunch.
If you like walking this is the perfect place with lovely walks through the hills and mountains all with splendid views.
Some very good beaches with water sports are just a short drive away. Some have water-sports available.
For the golfer the Costa del Golf beckons - Atalaya and Guadalmina courses are just a few minutes' drive. There are many other courses within a short distance:
1- Montemayor
2- Marbella Club
3- El Paraiso
4- Los Flamingos
5- Atalaya
6- La Quinta
7- Los Arqueros
8- La Zagaleta
Benahavis is a great centre for sightseeing and the choice a places to visit and things to do is seemingly endless. Ronda is not to be missed and Estepona and Gibraltar are easy to reach. Seville and Córdoba are a little further afield. The countryside around is simply stunning.
For a peaceful and relaxing spot Benahavis is a perfect choice - a delightful lifestyle in a mountain village but yet within a few minutes of all that the California of Europe has to offer including some wonderful beaches.
• Marbella 20km
• Puerto Banús 13km
• Estepona 22km
• Ronda 55 km
• Gibraltar 40km
• Málaga 47km
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