Is Benahavís part of Marbella?

No. Benahavís is a separate municipality with its own town hall, in the hills behind Marbella and Estepona. Estates such as La Quinta and La Zagaleta are in Benahavís, although they are often advertised under Marbella.

Is Benahavís a good place to live?

It suits people who put space, views and privacy first and are content to drive to the beach. Its estates draw golfers and families who want a house with controlled access.

What kinds of homes are for sale in Benahavís?

Villas on large plots in estates such as La Zagaleta, El Madroñal and Monte Halcones; apartments and penthouses with golf and sea views in La Quinta; and new developments on the hillsides.

How many people live in Benahavís?

9,472, according to the National Statistics Institute's municipal register at 1 January 2025.

Benahavís, Costa del Sol: homes and area guide

Benahavís is a municipality of its own, in the hills behind Marbella and Estepona. It has a small white village at its centre and, between the village and the coast, some of the best-known residential estates of the Costa del Sol.

Who it suits

Buyers who want space, views and privacy over being on the beach.
Golfers, and families who want a house in an estate with controlled access.
People who want a quieter setting within a short drive of Marbella and Puerto Banús.

The homes

Villas on large plots in estates such as La Zagaleta, El Madroñal and Monte Halcones.
Apartments and penthouses with golf and sea views, notably in La Quinta.
New developments of apartments and villas on the hillsides.

Getting around

Benahavís is reached by road from the coast between San Pedro Alcántara and Estepona. A car is needed. The nearest airports are Málaga and Gibraltar; Marbella's tourism office gives about 40 minutes by car from Marbella to Málaga airport, and Benahavís lies west of Marbella.

Facts

Municipality	Benahavís, province of Málaga, Andalusia
Population	9,472 (National Statistics Institute, 1 January 2025)
Where	Inland, in the hills behind Marbella and Estepona
Areas	La Quinta, La Zagaleta, El Madroñal, Monte Halcones
Golf	La Quinta, among others
Homes	Villas on large plots; apartments and penthouses with views; new developments

Questions and answers

Is Benahavís part of Marbella?
No. Benahavís is a separate municipality with its own town hall, in the hills behind Marbella and Estepona. Estates such as La Quinta and La Zagaleta are in Benahavís, although they are often advertised under Marbella.
Is Benahavís a good place to live?
It suits people who put space, views and privacy first and are content to drive to the beach. Its estates draw golfers and families who want a house with controlled access.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Benahavís?
Villas on large plots in estates such as La Zagaleta, El Madroñal and Monte Halcones; apartments and penthouses with golf and sea views in La Quinta; and new developments on the hillsides.
How many people live in Benahavís?
9,472, according to the National Statistics Institute's municipal register at 1 January 2025.

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