Benahavís
City in Málaga, Spain
Overview
Benahavís is a picturesque Andalusian village set in the mountains west of Marbella, renowned for its gastronomy and natural surroundings. With luxurious golf developments and a charming pueblo, it blends resort living with authentic Spanish culture. The area is popular among food lovers, golfers, and those seeking a tranquil escape near the coast.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Málaga
Population
9,077
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.52°, -5.05°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,452
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$1,600
Cashless
70
English
60
Temperature
17.3°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
11.7°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-0.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
554 mm
Internet Speed
238 Mbps
Upload
221 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
4
Parks
3
Transport
56
Walk Score
56
Footways
111.0
Airport
GIB
Distance
49 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.