Benahavis, Malaga

Benahavis is one of the most mountainous villages in the western end of the Costa del Sol, which accounts for its name, the Moorish origin of which means "Sons of the Abyss" in English. It is 21 kms from Marbella.

The municipality extends to 14,575 hectares, more than seventy percent of this area officially classified as being of environmental interest. One of the most beautiful parts of the area is Las Angosturas, rich in wildlife and vegetation and ideal for rural tourism, trekking and cycling right through the year. There are, besides, six golf courses in the municipality, with three more being built, and taking the large number of sporting facilities in private housing estates in the area into account, the result is a very pleasant and entertaining place to spend a holiday or purchase a second home.

Getting there:

To get to Benahavis from the AP-7 expressway or the old N-340, get onto the A-6205 at San Pedro de Alcantara and it will lead straight to the village.

Sightseeing:

The Montemayor castle - Torre de la Reina
Virgen del Rosario church
sixteenth century palace
watchtowers
Las Angosturas - areas around Benahavis

Tourist Information:
Address:Town Hall, Plaza del Castillo, 3 (29679), Benahavis Malaga
Telephone: 34 - 952 85 50 25 Fax: 34 - 952 85 51 77

Important Tel Nos:

Local Police: 112
Guardia Civil: 062
Taxis 34 - 952 82 35 35