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Why Benahavis is Becoming A Popular Place to Buy a Home

Buying a home in Benahavis is becoming ever-more popular and for good reason: It’s a private, quiet, beautiful village with fantastic amenities and luxurious homes, a shining star in the so-called “golden triangle” which also includes world-famous Marbella and up-and-coming Estepona.

A Perfect Place to Invest

Property developers are investing a lot of effort into Benahavis which means if you’re looking for an investment yourself, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better place than this. As Benahavis continues to make a name for itself both locally and abroad, properties here can offer a fantastic return on investment whether you’re buying a home, apartment, or villa for yourself to live in year-round, as a holiday home, or as a future rental property.

A Luxurious Mountain Retreat

Well known as a luxurious place to live as well as being calm, quiet, and secure, Benahavis has a mountain village heart but with easy and direct links to the sparkling beaches of the Costa del Sol, and vibrant nightlife of Marbella and Puerto Banus, meaning that when you buy a home in Benahavis, you’ll be getting the very best of both worlds.

A Gastronomic Dream

From local cuisine to international faire, tapas to takeaway, fine dining to family meals, Benahavis is locally famous for its incredible restaurants, all priding themselves on delicious food and great value. Locals and holidaymakers alike are drawn to such gastronomical delights as La Taberna Fantastica, offering delicious examples of classic Mediterranean food, Indian Spice for authentic Indian flavours, and countless others – Benahavis isn’t known as the dining room of the Costa del Sol for nothing!

Surrounded by Beauty and Amenities

With plenty of historical charm in it’s own right (Benahavis was separated from Marbella by Royal degree in 1572), Benahavis village boasts a plethora of monuments, a castle, a palace, and more while still offering all the modern amenities you need for luxurious everyday life in Spain. You’ll find day-to-day facilities like banks, pharmacies, supermarkets, schools, and heath, beauty, and wellness services, plus plenty of luxurious extras nearby including five-star hotels, prestigious golf and country clubs such as La Zagaleta, El Madroñal, and La Quinta, private international schools, and Michelin-starred restaurants.

Incredible Homes

Properties for sale in Benahavis tend to come at a slightly higher price, but tend to be larger, more modern, and more luxurious than homes, apartments, and villas elsewhere on the Costa del Sol, making them incredible value for money. Take a look at some of these properties available from Winkworth Spain and get in touch with our local real estate specialists to arrange a viewing or your very own Benahavis property search tour!

This new development in Benahavis village offers 2 and 3-bedroom apartments alongside the local river of Guadalmina and is appropriated called “Riverside.” With floor-to-ceiling windows that offer incredible natural light and beautiful views, modern open plan kitchens, stunning community gardens (some apartments come with private gardens, too) and pool, garages, storerooms, hot and cold air conditioning, and luxurious materials and finishes throughout, these apartments are a fantastic way to live a beautiful Spanish lifestyle in the stunning village of Benahavis.

Within the El Soto de la Quinta community in Benahavis, this large apartment boasts three bedrooms, three bathrooms, two parking spaces, storeroom, fully fitted kitchen, and an exceptionally-spacious open plan living and dining room with fireplace that opens up into an extra large terrace complete with glass curtains, ideal for family living and entertaining all year round.

The real estate experts at Winkworth Spain are always happy to help you find the perfect home for you, whether it’s in Benahavis or elsewhere along the costa del sol. Find a full list of our properties for sale in Behanahavis, Marbella, Estepona and all along the coast on our website or get in touch with us today for a personalised search to include all your wants and needs to find you a home that meets your exact specifications.