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 · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.