The best things to do in Benahavís — top beaches, activities, attractions and days out, handpicked for tourists, families and locals alike.
Benahavís is a change of pace from the coast — a whitewashed mountain village inland from Marbella, best known for its restaurants but also a lovely place simply to wander, with river valleys and golf resorts in the hills around it. The village itself is compact and photogenic, made for a slow browse before lunch.
Its natural highlight is the Charco de las Mozas, a set of natural rock pools and a footbridge in the Guadalmina gorge — a short, scenic walk from the village and a wonderful wild-swimming spot in summer. It pairs perfectly with a long meal in the 'dining capital of the coast'.
Natural rock pools and a footbridge in the Guadalmina gorge — a short scenic walk from Benahavís and a wonderful wild-swimming spot in summer.
Benahavís is mainly about its restaurants and its setting — wandering the whitewashed mountain village and walking to the Charco de las Mozas natural rock pools in the Guadalmina gorge. It's surrounded by golf resorts and river valleys in the hills above Marbella.
Natural rock pools and a footbridge in the Guadalmina gorge, a short scenic walk from Benahavís village. It's a wonderful wild-swimming spot in summer and the village's main natural attraction.
Yes — it's about 15 minutes inland and makes a relaxed change from the beach: a pretty mountain village, a riverside walk to the rock pools, and some of the best-regarded restaurants on the Costa del Sol.