Living 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 will probably have encountered it:...Continue reading→
Could Rent-to-Buy Unlock More Costa del Sol Property Sales? International demand for a home on the Costa del Sol remains remarkably strong. Yet as property values have risen, some buyers are becoming more thoughtful about how and when they commit substantial capital to a second home in Spain. The Costa del Sol has lost none of its ability to attract...Continue reading→
Spain’s September 2026 housing decrees have been rejected by Congress. We explain what did not change, the rental laws that apply now, why the Government proposed the reforms and what property owners in Benahavís and the Costa del Sol should watch next.Continue reading→
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→
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