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Benhavis

Benahavis stands 500 meters above sea-level, and 7 kilometres inland from the Guadalmina golf course, which is the closest golf course to Benahavis. Because it's a mountain village, it offers some stunning views of the Spanish scenery. The gorge of the Guadalmina river is not to be missed, as it's a treat for the eyes. Benahavis is a mountain village located around a 10 minute drive north of Marbella and Puerto Banus. It is popularly known as "Rincon de la gastronomíque", due to its high concentration of restaurants which attracts people from near and far to enjoy the typical Andalucian cuisine.

Situated on the southern face of the Serrania de Ronda mountain range, Benahavis is the most mountainous village on the western Costa del Sol. Its terrain is traversed by the Rivers Guadalmina, Guadaiza and Guadalmanza. Places of great natural interest are to be found within its boundaries, such as El Cerro del Duque, Daidin, Las Maquinas, El Charco de las Mozas and La Leche reservoir.
Further south are luxury housing estates, golf courses and other tourist facilities, the result of the area's significant development.
The village still retains a few features of its origins as a white Arabic village, forming a sharp contrast with the colour of the surrounding mountains. Monuments of interest are Montemayor Castle and a former 16th-century palace.

Its name appears to be derived from the Berber tribe of Banu Habis, who settled in the area.
Montemayor Castle, built near the village during the Moslem occupation, was an important military enclave due to its unquestionable strategic value, as from the spot on which the fortress once stood, now home only to ruins, over one hundred kilometres of coastline are visible and the relief of North Africa can be seen.