Benehavis is a lovely little village with a friendly, welcoming community that's a mix of Spanish locals and expats, mainly from Europe. It is also renowned for it's culinary scene, with a fantastic variety of quality restaurants. From traditional Spanish restaurants through to Japanese and Indian food Benehavis has it all.
We decided to buy a property in Benahavis not only for the community, but also for the amenities: community swimming pools, driving range, padel/tennis courts, park, fitness centre, miles of hiking trails, river swimming, etc.. (Our house is just a few minutes walk / 600 metres from the community swimming pools.) The village is well-funded which makes it an extremely safe, clean, well-appointed environment. There are also loads of cultural events and festivals.
I also love the location. I enjoy the buzz of the Costa del Sol, but not everyday. Benehavis is relaxing and quite, yet just a 20 minute drive to Estepona, Puerto Banus or San Pedro - so all the action is nearby.