Spain’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 Benahavís could become one of...Continue reading→
Living in Benahavís Keeping Pets Safe in the Benahavís Summer Heat Simple precautions can help protect dogs, cats and other animals from heatstroke during the hottest months of the Costa del Sol summer. Summer in Benahavís means long, bright days, warm evenings and more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. However, keeping pets safe in Benahavís requires extra care because high...Continue reading→
Celebrity-Owned Restaurants and Bars Near Benahavís From Robert De Niro’s Japanese dining institution to Antonio Banderas’s collection of Málaga restaurants, some of the Costa del Sol’s most memorable tables come with a famous name behind them. Celebrity-owned restaurants and bars near Benahavís add another dimension to an already rich local dining culture. The village’s traditional restaurants, countryside addresses and sociable...Continue reading→
Municipal Sports Facilities in Benahavís: A Guide for Residents From padel courts and football pitches to swimming, golf and organised activities, Benahavís offers residents an impressive municipal sports programme. Here is how the facilities work, how to register and why joining the local padrón can open the door to much more. The municipal sports complex sits below Benahavís village, surrounded...Continue reading→
Supermarkets in and Around Benahavís: The Ultimate Expat Grocery Guide Where to shop for everyday groceries, international favourites and harder-to-find ingredients—plus the English-to-Spanish food translations that can save you from aisle-gazing panic. Moving to Spain brings plenty of enjoyable discoveries. Tomatoes taste like tomatoes, the fish counter can transform an ordinary Tuesday dinner, and entire supermarket aisles appear to be...Continue reading→
Back to School in Andalusia 2026/2027 A refined guide for families preparing for the new school year in Benahavís, Marbella, Estepona and the wider Costa del Sol. As the long Andalusian summer begins to soften, families across southern Spain turn their attention to la vuelta al cole — the return to school. It is a familiar moment in the...Continue reading→
Villa Ensō Through the Lens: A Photography Series Inside La Zagaleta’s Landmark Mansion Some homes are best understood through numbers. Others need to be experienced through light, atmosphere and detail. Villa Ensō, the extraordinary ultra-luxury mansion for sale in La Zagaleta, belongs firmly in the second category. Set within one of Europe’s most exclusive gated communities, Villa Ensō is already...Continue reading→
Air 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 of owning a home in...Continue reading→
Wasps’ 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 of what makes the area...Continue reading→
Where 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 of residents, visitors, golfers, families...Continue reading→
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