Live English-language updates on the Benahavís wildfire, including official information from INFOCA, Emergencias 112 Andalucía, the Junta de Andalucía and DGT. Follow the latest fire status, emergency measures, access restrictions and road closures affecting Benahavís and surrounding areas.
AdministrationMálaga-Costa del Sol Airport is preparing for a €1.5 billion transformation designed to increase capacity to around 36 million passengers a year. We look at what is really planned, the likely timeline, the improvements for international travel and what better connectivity could mean for Benahavís and the wider Costa del Sol.
AdministrationPortugal’s former NHR regime attracted wealthy residents for years, but as ten-year benefits begin to expire, some are looking back to Spain. We explain why the Beckham Law may now make a return more attractive.
Benahavis CollectionLiving in Spain Spain’s Traffic Lights Are Changing in October 2026 — Here’s What Drivers Need to Know A small but important change to Spain’s traffic-light rules comes into force on 1 October 2026, removing one of the more confusing situations faced by drivers and pedestrians at certain crossings. Anyone who drives regularly in Spain […]
Benahavis CollectionSpain’s New Housing Decree: What the September 2026 Rental Reforms Could Mean for Property Owners Spain is preparing another substantial overhaul of its rental rules. We look beyond the political headlines at what the proposed September housing decree could mean for landlords, tenants, buyers and property owners in Benahavís and the wider Costa del Sol. […]
Benahavis CollectionSpain’s Proposed 21% Tax on Holiday Rentals: What Could It Mean for Benahavís Property? Spain is considering higher taxes and tighter controls on short-term rentals. We examine what the proposals could mean for properties with and without a touristic licence in Benahavís and the surrounding Costa del Sol. The proposed Spain holiday rental tax in […]
Benahavis CollectionAir Conditioning vs Ceiling Fans in Benahavís: What Does It Really Cost to Keep a Home Cool? A practical, lifestyle-led look at summer cooling costs in a 100 m² three-bedroom apartment — comparing central air conditioning, ceiling fans and modern aerothermia systems on the Costa del Sol. Summer comfort is one of the quiet luxuries […]
Benahavis CollectionWasps’ Nests in Benahavís: What Villa Owners and Communities Should Know A calm, practical guide to wasps, hornets, birds, bees and other nests in private villas and residential communities in Andalucía. Life in Benahavís is shaped by nature. The wooded hillsides, mature gardens, golf landscapes, cork oaks, flowering borders and warm Andalusian climate are part […]
Benahavis CollectionWhere to Watch the World Cup Football in Benahavís A local guide to the bars, restaurants and sociable match-day spots showing live World Cup football across Benahavís, from the village to Monte Halcones and Los Arqueros. The World Cup always changes the rhythm of a summer evening. In Benahavís, that usually means a friendly mix […]
AdministrationSummer Weather in Benahavís: What the Heat Really Feels Like A local guide to summer heat in Benahavís — from hillside breezes and warm evenings to tropical nights, wildfire awareness and the daily rhythm of life above the Costa del Sol. One of the quiet advantages of living in Benahavís is that summer feels close […]
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