On the southern face of the La Serranía de Ronda mountain range, Benahavis is one of the most mountainous villages on the western Costa del Sol. It is near many resort beaches and offers spectacular mountain views.
With such a picturesque setting, it’s not hard to see why Benahavis has become so popular with foreign buyers. New stats from Spain’s National Statistics Institute reveal that more than 60% of Benahavis’ 9,256 residents were born outside Spain, mostly from other EU countries. Brits, Germans and the rest now outnumber Spaniards.
What’s more, most of them enjoy a comfortable income – the average resident earns more than €40,000 (£33,800) a year.
First established by Arabs at the end of the 11th century, Benahavis boasts luxury villas, a private golf course, A-list neighbours, and days of endless sunshine. The area experiences an average of 325 days of sunshine a year, with a July average of 22.2 hours.