Costa del Sol · Málaga
Benahavís properties
between the mountains and the sea.
Benahavís properties sit in the hills between Marbella and Estepona, where gated estates and quiet villas look down the valley towards the sea.
Search propertiesThe village is small and white, known along the coast for its restaurants. Around it lie some of the most private addresses in Andalusia. If you want property in Spain with space, silence and the beaches within easy reach, tell us what you have in mind and begin your search here.
Where to look in Benahavís
La Zagaleta is the name most buyers know: a guarded private estate in the hills, with its own golf courses and large homes set well apart on wooded plots. Nearby, El Madroñal offers mature gardens, winding lanes and wide views over the coast.
Lower down, closer to the coast, the setting softens. Here you find golf-side villas and newer homes with easier access to Puerto Banús and San Pedro de Alcántara, for those who want the hills without giving up the shore.
What to weigh before you buy
A hillside home rewards a careful visit. Look beyond the terrace and think about daily life.
- The access road, its gradient and how it feels after dark
- Orientation, and how the light falls in the winter months
- Community rules and running costs inside a gated estate
- Privacy from neighbouring plots, now and once they are built
- An independent lawyer to check the paperwork before you commit
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Questions,
answered.
Is Benahavís on the coast?
The village and most of its homes lie inland, in the foothills between Marbella and Estepona. The beaches are a short drive away, which is why many buyers see it as the best of both.
What kinds of homes are found in Benahavís?
Mostly detached villas on generous plots, from classic Andalusian designs to modern houses with clean lines and wide glass. Gated estates, golf-side homes and a few village houses complete the picture.
Is Benahavís a good choice for living all year?
Many owners find it so. The village stays lived-in beyond the summer, and the wider coast, with its schools, hospitals and airport, remains within reach.
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