Amenities & Services in Benahavís
A practical lifestyle guide to everyday services in Benahavís — from healthcare, pharmacies and supermarkets to banks, town hall administration, utilities, post, emergency contacts and the closest useful services in San Pedro, Guadalmina and Marbella.
Updated May 2026: Details below are intended as a practical starting point for residents, second-home owners and buyers comparing different areas of Benahavís. Opening hours, phone numbers and service arrangements can change, especially around public holidays and summer schedules. Please confirm directly before travelling or relying on a service.
Benahavís feels calm, residential and village-like, but it functions as part of a wider coastal network. Some daily essentials can be handled in Benahavís Village, Monte Halcones or nearby urbanisations, while larger supermarkets, private hospitals, banks and specialist services are often more convenient in San Pedro de Alcántara, Guadalmina, Nueva Andalucía, Marbella or Estepona.
This distinction matters when choosing where to live. A home in Benahavís Village has different everyday routines from a villa in La Zagaleta, an apartment in La Quinta, a townhouse in Los Arqueros or a hillside home in Monte Mayor. The municipality is highly liveable, but the nearest practical service often depends on your specific urbanisation.
How to Use This Guide
For each section, we include services inside Benahavís where available. Where the municipality does not offer a full service, we include the closest useful alternatives, especially for La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Monte Halcones, La Heredia, Atalaya-side and Ronda Road residents.
For urgent health, police, fire or safety situations, always use the official emergency numbers rather than relying on directory information.
Healthcare & Medical Services
Benahavís has local primary care support, pharmacies and fast access to private and public hospitals along the coast. Many international residents use a mixed approach: local public healthcare for registered residents, private insurance for faster specialist access, nearby private clinics in San Pedro, and dental clinics in San Pedro or Marbella for routine and specialist treatment.
Centro de Salud Benahavís
Service: Public primary healthcare for registered residents.
Location: Avda. Andalucía, 24, 29679 Benahavís.
Appointments: Salud Responde: 955 54 50 60.
Urgent medical help: 061 or 112 for emergencies.
Published hours: 08:30–11:30. Confirm before attending.
Best for: Benahavís Village and nearby residents using the public health system.
Farmacia Benahavís
Service: Village pharmacy for prescriptions, health advice and everyday medicines.
Location: Benahavís Village.
Telephone: 952 85 55 90.
Typical pharmacy hours: Often split morning and afternoon; confirm locally, especially for holidays.
Best for: Benahavís Village, Monte Mayor, Marbella Club Golf Resort and village-side residents.
Farmacia Monte Halcones
Service: Pharmacy and para-pharmacy services.
Location: C/ Halcón Peregrino, 1, C.C. Monte Halcones, Local 2C, 29679 Benahavís.
Telephone: 952 78 08 90 / 620 747 014.
WhatsApp: 952 780 890.
Best for: La Quinta, Los Arqueros, La Heredia, El Madroñal lower access and Monte Halcones residents.
Hospiten Estepona
Service: Private hospital with emergency services, consultations, surgery, diagnostics and specialist departments.
Location: N-340, Km 1063, 29680 Estepona.
Main phone: 952 76 06 00.
Consultations: 952 76 06 06.
Email: estepona@hospiten.com.
Best for: Western Benahavís, Los Flamingos, Atalaya-side homes and residents wanting private hospital access west of Marbella.
Clínica del Río San Pedro
Service: Private medical centre used by many international residents and expats, with appointments across a range of medical specialities.
Location: Avda. Marqués del Duero, 76, 2º, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara.
Telephone: 952 780 135.
Email: info@clinicadelrio.com.
Opening hours: Appointment-based; confirm directly before attending.
Best for: La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Monte Halcones, Guadalmina, San Pedro-side residents and expats wanting private medical appointments close to home.
Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol
Service: Main public hospital serving the Marbella and western Costa del Sol area.
Location: A-7 / N-340, Km 187, 29603 Marbella.
Telephone: 951 97 66 69.
Best for: Public hospital care, emergency treatment and specialist referrals within the regional health system.
Hospital Ochoa Marbella
Service: Private hospital and specialist medical centre.
Location: Paseo Marítimo de Marbella, Edificio Mayoral s/n, 29602 Marbella.
Appointments: 952 861 400.
24h emergencies: 951 204 262.
Best for: Marbella-side private healthcare, specialist appointments and private emergency access.
For emergencies, call 112. For medical emergencies, 061 is also used in Spain.
Dentists & Dental Clinics
Benahavís itself has limited specialist dental provision, so most residents use dental clinics in San Pedro de Alcántara, Guadalmina, Nueva Andalucía or Marbella. For La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Monte Halcones, La Heredia and Atalaya-side residents, San Pedro is usually the most practical first choice.
Grupo Dental Clinics San Pedro
Service: Dental clinic offering implants, invisible orthodontics, veneers and general dental treatments.
Location: Av. Oriental, 46–48, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, Málaga.
Telephone: 601 44 28 13.
Published hours: Monday–Thursday 09:00–18:00; Friday 09:00–14:00.
Languages: The clinic publishes English, Spanish, French, Italian and Romanian language support.
Best for: San Pedro-side residents, La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Monte Halcones and international buyers wanting a multilingual dental clinic nearby.
Clínica Dental Macías Rodríguez
Service: Established dental clinic in San Pedro de Alcántara offering general dentistry and dental treatments.
Location: Edif. Los Almendros II, Bloque 2, Bajo C, Urb. Nueva Alcántara, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, Marbella.
Telephone: 952 78 19 10.
Listed hours: Monday 09:30–20:00; Tuesday 10:00–20:00; Wednesday–Thursday 09:00–20:00; Friday 09:00–17:00; weekends closed. Confirm directly before attending.
Best for: San Pedro, Nueva Alcántara, Guadalmina, Atalaya and Benahavís residents looking for a nearby dental clinic.
R&H Dental Marbella
Service: English-speaking dental clinic in Marbella offering general dentistry, implants, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and emergency appointments where possible.
Location: Marbella centre.
Telephone: 952 81 44 44.
Emergency note: The clinic states that Monday–Friday they try to fit emergency cases in on the same day; weekends and public holidays are closed.
Best for: English-speaking residents, nervous patients, cosmetic dentistry, implants and Marbella-side private dental care.
Supermarkets, Food Shops & Daily Shopping
Shopping routines vary across Benahavís. Village residents often use local stores for essentials and travel to San Pedro, Guadalmina or Marbella for larger weekly shops. La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Monte Halcones and Atalaya-side residents may find San Pedro or Guadalmina more convenient than Benahavís Village for supermarkets and banks.
Benahavís Village Local Stores
Service: Everyday basics, fresh items, household essentials and small-shop convenience.
Location: Benahavís Village centre and surrounding streets.
Typical local shop hours: Many local shops follow split hours, often mornings and late afternoons. Confirm locally.
Best for: Top-up shopping, village residents and visitors staying in or near Benahavís Village.
Nova Café Mini Market
Service: Café with a Dutch mini-market offering imported Dutch products and speciality items.
Location: Benahavís.
Opening hours: Check directly with Nova Café before travelling.
Best for: Specialist Dutch products, casual shopping and village-side residents.
Supercor Express Monte Halcones
Service: Supermarket for everyday groceries, fresh items and convenient top-up shopping.
Location: Centro Comercial Monte Halcones, C/ Halcón Maltés, 29679 Benahavís.
Opening hours: Confirm directly before travelling, as hours can vary by season and day of the week.
Best for: Monte Halcones, La Quinta, Los Arqueros, La Heredia and El Madroñal lower access residents who want a very practical local supermarket option.
Carrefour Market Guadalcántara
Service: Larger supermarket for weekly shopping.
Location: Avenida Virgen del Rocío, s/n, 29670 San Pedro Alcántara.
Published hours: Monday–Saturday 08:30–21:30; some public holidays may vary.
Best for: La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Monte Halcones, San Pedro-side and Guadalmina-side residents.
Carrefour Market Guadalmina
Service: Full supermarket in the Guadalmina commercial area.
Location: Centro Comercial Guadalmina, San Pedro Alcántara / Guadalmina.
Opening hours: Check current Carrefour store page before travelling.
Best for: Los Arqueros, La Quinta, Guadalmina Alta, Atalaya and La Alquería residents.
Mercadona Atalaya / Isdabe
Service: Full-range Spanish supermarket with fresh food, household essentials, parking and online shopping options.
Location: C. Pico Alcazaba, s/n, 29688 Estepona, Málaga.
Typical hours: Mercadona’s usual opening hours are 09:00–21:30, although store-specific exceptions, Sundays and public holidays can vary.
Best for: Atalaya, La Alquería, Los Flamingos, Benahavís residents near the Estepona side, and families using Atalaya International School.
Mercadona San Pedro de Alcántara
Service: Full-range Spanish supermarket with parking and online shopping options.
Location: C/ Fuentenueva, San Pedro de Alcántara, 29670 Marbella.
Typical hours: Mercadona’s standard hours are usually Monday–Saturday 09:00–21:30, excluding many Sundays and public holidays.
Best for: Weekly shopping for La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Monte Halcones, Nueva Andalucía-side and San Pedro-side residents.
LEO Foods, Nueva Campana
Service: International food shop with imported products, organic and specialist items.
Location: Polígono Nueva Campana, Nave 59, Marbella / Nueva Andalucía area.
Opening hours: Confirm directly before visiting.
Best for: International residents, specialist ingredients and La Quinta / Nueva Andalucía-side homes.
Banking & Financial Services
Most buyers and owners set up a Spanish bank account for utilities, community fees, insurance, local taxes and direct debits. Benahavís does not offer the same branch density as San Pedro, so most residents use branches and ATMs in San Pedro, Guadalmina or Marbella, combined with online banking.
CaixaBank / HolaBank San Pedro
Service: Banking, international client services and 24-hour ATM.
Location: Av. Hermanos Álvarez Quintero, 7, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara.
Phone: 600 40 40 90.
Published hours: Monday–Friday 08:15–14:30; weekends closed.
Best for: International buyers, non-resident accounts and San Pedro-side Benahavís residents.
BBVA San Pedro
Service: Banking and ATM services.
Location: Calle Lagasca / Álvarez Quintero area, San Pedro de Alcántara.
Phone: 952 79 98 77.
Published hours: Often Monday–Friday 08:30–14:15; confirm with branch locator.
Best for: General banking, mortgages, account support and ATM access.
Banco Santander San Pedro
Service: Banking and ATM services.
Locations: Av. Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Av. Luis Braille and Guadalmina area branches are commonly used from San Pedro and nearby residential zones.
Opening hours: Check current Santander branch locator, as schedules vary by branch and season.
Best for: San Pedro, Guadalmina, Atalaya and La Quinta / Los Arqueros residents.
Banco Sabadell San Pedro
Service: Banking, accounts and mortgage-related services.
Location: Calle Marqués del Duero, 90, San Pedro de Alcántara.
Phone: 952 78 38 62.
Opening hours: Confirm with current branch locator before travelling.
Best for: Buyers and owners using San Pedro as their practical service hub.
Practical tip: Branch opening hours in Spain are often morning-focused, and cash desk hours can be more limited than general branch hours. For property purchases, utilities and tax payments, ask your lawyer or gestor which account setup will make direct debits easiest.
Town Hall, Post & Local Administration
For residents and second-home owners, Benahavís Town Hall is the key place for local administration. The most common tasks include padrón registration, certificates, municipal enquiries, local services and practical guidance for residents.
Ayuntamiento de Benahavís
Service: Town Hall, local administration, municipal enquiries and resident services.
Location: Avda. Andalucía, 34, 29679 Benahavís.
Phone: 952 855 025.
Email: ayuntamiento@benahavis.es.
Published hours: Monday–Friday 09:00–14:00.
Best for: Padrón, certificates, local admin and municipal enquiries.
Padrón Registration
Service: Local census registration and padrón certificates.
Where: Ayuntamiento de Benahavís.
Typical documents: Application form, identity document, property deed/rental contract or proof of address. Requirements vary by case.
Best for: Residents needing school enrolment, healthcare access, residency support or local administrative proof.
Correos Benahavís
Service: Post office services, letters, parcels and postal enquiries.
Location: Avda. Andalucía, 2, 29679 Benahavís.
Phone: 952 855 360.
Published hours: Monday–Friday 09:00–14:00; weekends closed.
Best for: Benahavís Village, Monte Mayor and village-side residents.
Correos San Pedro de Alcántara
Service: Larger post office option for coastal-side residents.
Location: Calle Pizarro, 41, San Pedro de Alcántara.
Phone: 952 780 393.
Published hours: Some sources list longer weekday hours than Benahavís; confirm before travelling.
Best for: La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Atalaya, Guadalmina and San Pedro-side residents.
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Utilities, Water, Electricity & Internet
After buying a property, most owners need to transfer utility contracts, set up direct debits and check internet coverage. In established urbanisations this is usually straightforward, but rural plots, older villas and some hillside locations need more careful checking.
Aguas de Benahavís
Service: Local water supply and customer procedures for Benahavís.
Use for: Account holder changes, bills, water contracts and online procedures.
Website: aguasdebenahavis.es.
Best for: Confirming water contract status before and after completion.
Acosol
Service: Western Costa del Sol water-cycle public company, including regional water infrastructure and customer services in relevant areas.
Customer service: 952 932 020.
WhatsApp: 617 55 23 36.
Faults 24h: 952 773 189.
Published customer-service hours: Monday–Friday 09:00–18:00; WhatsApp Monday–Friday 08:00–14:00.
Electricity Contracts
Service: Electricity supply and billing through private providers.
Common providers: Endesa, Iberdrola, Naturgy and other market suppliers.
Before buying: Ask for the latest bill, contracted power level and confirmation that payments are up to date.
After completion: Your lawyer or gestor can usually help transfer the contract and direct debit.
Internet & Fibre
Service: Fibre, mobile broadband, 4G/5G routers and satellite solutions depending on location.
Common providers: Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, DIGI, MásMóvil and specialist local installers.
Before buying: Check actual fibre availability at the exact address, not just the urbanisation name.
Best for: Remote workers, second-home owners and buyers comparing hillside or rural properties.
Practical tip: For villas and older homes, always check water pressure, electrical capacity, broadband speed, mobile signal, irrigation supply, pool equipment and whether any utility upgrades are likely after purchase.
Emergency, Police & Security Contacts
Benahavís is a calm municipality with many gated communities, private estates and residential urbanisations. Even so, it is important to know which number to use in an emergency and which local contacts are relevant for non-urgent matters.
General Emergencies
Number: 112.
Use for: Police, ambulance, fire or urgent emergency response.
Best for: Any immediate emergency where you need coordinated help.
Policía Local Benahavís
Location: Avda. Andalucía, 33, 29679 Benahavís.
Telephone: 952 855 544.
Emergency mobile: 609 520 404.
Local police emergency: 092.
Email: policialocal@benahavis.es / policia@benahavis.es.
Other Emergency Numbers
Medical emergencies: 061.
Guardia Civil: 062.
Fire brigade: 080 / 085.
National Police: 091.
Sea rescue: 900 202 202.
Private Security & Alarm Services
Service: Home alarms, camera systems, gated-community security and monitored response services.
Common approach: Many owners use monitored alarms, keyholding services, community guards or estate patrols depending on location.
Best for: Lock-up-and-leave homes, villas, gated estates and second residences.
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Which Services Are Closest by Area?
Because Benahavís is spread across hillside communities, the most convenient service hub depends on where you live. This is especially important when comparing full-time living, school routes, healthcare access and weekly shopping.
Benahavís Village, Monte Mayor & Marbella Club Golf Resort
Village services, the Town Hall, Correos, the health centre and local pharmacies are usually the natural first stop. For larger supermarkets, banking and hospitals, residents often use San Pedro, Estepona or Marbella depending on route and preference.
La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Monte Halcones & La Heredia
San Pedro, Guadalmina and Nueva Andalucía are often more convenient than Benahavís Village for supermarkets, banks, private clinics and everyday services. Supercor Express Monte Halcones and Farmacia Monte Halcones are especially useful for this side of the municipality.
Los Flamingos, Atalaya & La Alquería
Residents often split services between Benahavís, San Pedro, Guadalmina, Cancelada and Estepona. Hospiten Estepona may be a practical private hospital option, while Guadalmina and San Pedro are useful for supermarkets and banks.
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