Benahavis Guide

Useful information about Benahavis

Benahavis lies about 10 minutes inland from the N340 motorway just before Estepona. Although you only travel a short distance inland it is a hidden gem of the Costa del Sol.

As you arrive at Benahavis via a steep slope, the town is directly in front of you. As you drove to the town you will have already seen the breathtaking views and scenery on the approach road.

Benahavis is built on different levels, carved out of the moutainside and there are steep winding roads and streets across the whole town.

There are a lot of restaurants spread around Benahavis and it is the perfect setting to eat a typically Spanish meal such as suckling pig or even salt baked fish.

As well as a good number of restaurants there are some small shops and galleries where you can buy original artworks.

For me, Benahavis is an ideal place to go for Sunday lunch. After your meal you can stroll around the town and maybe even stop off for a drink or two in one of the bars around the square.

Benahavis has become a sought after area for property developers and property buyers and again there is a great choice of property for sale in the area, either directly in the town or on the approach to it.

Directions to Benahavis
From the N340 you take the Benahavis exit which is the next exit as you have gone through San Pedro de Alcantara. It is signposted Benahavis and as you exit the motorway there is a large Repsol garage on your right. Go straight across the roundabout and head up all the way until you reach the town. The road is quite windy but good quality.

A word of warning though. This roundabout is a very popualar point for the police to pull cars over and breathalise the drivers. As with any country please do not drink and drive it is much easier and could be far cheaper to get a taxi than get arrested for drink driving.