Benahavis, a town with a population of about 2,500 inhabitants, is one of the most mountainous towns in the Western Costa del Sol. Not in vain, its name comes from Arabic origin and means "sons of the abyss". In its municipal district, one can find from a wide variety of leisure and entertainment offers, which include six golf courses, to natural spots, rich in fauna and vegetation, which delight hill-walkers and touring cyclists.

                         

One of these beautiful spots, called "Las Angosturas", has been recently declared Monument of Natural Interest.


                             

The birth of the town centre lies at the end of the Eleventh Century, when the Arabs settle around the fortifications built in order to defend the eastern flank of the Castle of Montemayor. In January 1485, Los Reyes Catolicos enter Marbella and receive the keys to the city from Mohamed Albunefa. Benahavis becomes independent from Marbella in 1572, date in which it receives the "Carta Puebla" from King Felipe II.

The above-mentioned Castle of Montemayor is one of the place's most significant monuments. Furthermore, there exists other towers which were built as defensive barriers, amongts which stand out the one of "La Reina", the one of "La Leonera" and the "Tower of Daidin". The romeria in honour of "La Virgen del Rosario" is celebrated in October. The local festivities are at the end of August and "El Dia Gastronomico" takes place in June; an ideal date in order to sample the delicacies of its cuisine, centred around products derived from the pig, lamb and game. The sirloin steak, prepared in multiple ways, is one of its most appreciated delicacies.