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

Its splendid golf courses, are amongst the most appreciated on the Coast. Its 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, not only offering delicious dishes offered at very reasonable prices.