Benahavis Villas

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Geographical Location: in the interior of the Western Costa del Sol region, approximately 21km from Marbella. The village centre is 160m above sea level

From Benahavis, travel down to the coast to a variety of beaches, which include:

Guadalmina

A selection of coves spread across the coastline, the black volcanic beach (1.7km long, 10m deep) offers moderate waves.

Puerto Banus

Close to the marina, the white sandy beach (200m long, 40m deep) offers calm waters and various local services and amenities.

Water Sports: Available during the Summer.

Promenade: Flanked by palm trees, with ramps to the sand.

Nearby: Exclusive shopping and a mini golf course.

January 5th - Cabalgata de Los Reyes (Three Holy Kings/Wise Men). Traditional Spanish celebrations.

February 28th - Andalucia Day. A public holiday for the Andalucia Region

Semana Santa (Holy Week) - Religious events & processions leading up to Easter weekend.

Good Friday - The statues of the Virgin Mary and Christ are taken in a procession through the town.

Mid August (usually between the 11th & 15th) - Annual Fair, held in honour of Virgen del Rosario, the towns patron saint.

October 6th & 7th - A pilgrimage to small mountain church where the village gathers and visits the Chapel.

Nature: Las Angosturas (The Narrows) - a constricted gorge throw which the River Guadalmina flows • Charca de las Mozas (Pool of the Lasses) • Charca de los Novios (Lovers’ Pool)

Monuments: Montemayor Castle • Virgen del Rosario Church • 16th Century Palace • Watchtowers

Traditional dishes: Guiso de conejo and guiso de perdiz (rabbit and partridge stews) • Cochinillo (suckling pig) • Cordero guisado (stewed lamb) • Solomillo a la brasa (grilled pork steak) • Rabo de toro (oxtail stew) • Venado (venison) • Chorizos al agua (a sausage preparation)