Some 15 kms. inland above Marbella, Benahavis, which takes its name from the Arab name of the town, Ben Habis, has been slowly moving into the tourism era, whilst continue with its traditional activities of agriculture and cattle raising..

Its golf courses, La Quinta, Los Arqueros, La Zagaleta and, Montemayor , are amongst the most appreciated on the Coast. Benahavis' gastronomy is very well known in the region, not only because of its quality, but for the huge number of restaurants in town, which take good care of its clients, offering delicious dishes at very reasonable prices.