Benahavís Neighbourhood Guide
Local overview of Benahavís: lifestyle, property types, and practical buying checks.
- Listings
- 348
- Median price
- €769,500
- Median €/m²
- €5,399
- Airport drive
- ~67 min
- Puerto Banús
- ~17 min
- Beach
- ~15 min
At a glance
Benahavís is a Costa del Sol location where day-to-day practicality and resale confidence depend heavily on exact micro-location. It sits within Benahavis and tends to attract buyers who value clarity on commute times and stock mix before shortlisting. Real-world positioning is easiest to understand as ~25 min to Marbella, ~17 min to Puerto Banús, ~15 min to Playa Isdabe.
This guide focuses on Benahavís-specific buying reality: what holds value in the pockets that actually trade, and what to check before you commit.
- Málaga Airport: ~67 min by car
- Typical pricing: ~€5,399/m² (median, PropertyList snapshot, 25 Feb 2026)
- Lifestyle anchor: Playa Isdabe ~15 min
- Live stock depth: 348 listings (PropertyList)
- Climate context: recent avg ~22.1°C max / ~14.5°C min; annual rainfall ~1481 mm (Open-Meteo archive)
Overview
Benahavís works best as a set of micro-settings rather than one uniform “area”. In practice, buyers most often compare pockets such as La Quinta because street-level differences (views, noise, and walkability) can change quickly.
Current live stock skews towards Apartment-led inventory, so shortlist with that bias in mind. Beach access is typically framed around Playa Isdabe at roughly 15 minutes by car.
Why buyers choose Benahavís
- ✔ Location clarity: ~25 min to Marbella • ~17 min to Puerto Banús • ~15 min to Playa Isdabe.
- ✔ Market depth: 348 live listings on PropertyList in the current snapshot.
- ✔ Stock mix: typical supply leans towards Apartment (see the breakdown below).
- ✔ Micro-area choice: pockets like La Quinta often trade off walkability, privacy, and outlook.
- ✔ Exit strategy: pricing clusters around a median ~€5,399/m², so compare value-per-m² against community quality in Benahavís.
Property market insights
348 listings • median asking price €769,500 • median €5,399/m² • range €375,000 to €986,000 • sample size 4.
View current homes for sale in Benahavís
In the current Benahavís snapshot, the median asking price is ~€769,500, pricing and demand typically move with positioning: walkability, outlook, privacy, parking, and the build/maintenance standard of the community. Prioritise what you can’t change later: exact surroundings, sun orientation, and community governance.
Where to buy in Benahavís: sub-areas
- La Quinta
Amenities & daily living
Weekly-life convenience in Benahavís is rarely “one size fits all”. Shortlists usually come down to which pocket you pick (for example La Quinta). If your routine includes the coast, anchor your decision around the practical trip to Playa Isdabe (~15 min). If you expect to use Marbella often, treat ~25 min as the reality check for weekday routines.
Transport & connectivity
Plan around real travel times rather than maps, especially in peak season. Approximate drive times (routing estimates):
- Puerto Banús — ~17 min
- Marbella — ~25 min
- Málaga Airport — ~67 min
- Nearest beach (Playa Isdabe) — ~15 min
Property types & typical stock
- Apartment ~ 50%
- Villa ~ 25%
- Townhouse ~ 25%
Map of Benahavís
Local tips
- 💡 Visit twice (midweek and weekend) and compare noise and parking on the exact streets you’d consider in Benahavís.
- 💡 If beach access matters, test the drive to Playa Isdabe at the times you’d realistically go from your preferred pocket.
- 💡 If you’re choosing between pockets like La Quinta, prioritise the fundamentals (light, outlook, community upkeep) over square metres.
Ideal for
Second-home buyers
A practical base if you want quick access to the coast (around 15 minutes to Playa Isdabe) plus predictable connections to nearby hubs.
Relocators
Best suited if your routines centre on Benahavis and you want day-to-day practicality without relying on peak-season-only amenities.
Investors
Use the live listing depth (348 current listings) to judge demand breadth, then filter for communities that rent and resell well.
Buyers vs renters
| What matters | Buyers | Renters |
|---|---|---|
| Priorities | Micro-location choice (e.g. La Quinta), practical access to Puerto Banús (~17 min), value per m² in the current median band (~€5,399/m²) | how often you’ll actually drive to Playa Isdabe (~15 min), real-world time to Marbella (~25 min), noise, humidity, and winter comfort in the specific street/building |
| Deal breakers | Choosing the wrong pocket (e.g. not comparing La Quinta), unclear rules, poor parking | Unexpected noise/parking, poor winter comfort, and the daily friction of reaching Playa Isdabe |
| Best strategy | Compare communities across La Quinta and choose fundamentals that stay in demand | Choose the street and test routes (e.g. Marbella ~25 min) before you commit |
For buyers
Value drivers: light and orientation, terraces, parking/storage, and community upkeep (these vary by pocket — compare La Quinta).
Essential checks: community fees and reserves, planned works, and any local rules that affect rentals/resale.
For renters
Comfort essentials: insulation, humidity control, heating/cooling, and winter sun orientation for the unit you’re viewing.
Daily practicality: test routes at peak times (Puerto Banús ~17 min as a reference) and confirm parking and internet/mobile reliability on the street.
Bottom line
Benahavís is worth shortlisting if you want clarity and comparability across micro-areas, with a current median around ~€5,399/m². Browse PropertyList to compare live options by pocket.
Sources
- PropertyList.es listings for Benahavís (snapshot refreshed 25 Feb 2026)
- OpenStreetMap (map)
- Routing and drive-time estimates shown for Benahavís (e.g. Marbella ~25 min) are computed at refresh time and can vary by traffic/route.