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Benahavis is a picturesque Andalucian village nestled in hills and mountains of Nueva Andalucia, five miles inland , from the Costa del Sol. It enjoys a lifestyle far removed from the crowded beaches and mass tourism for which Spain’s southern coast is noted. Yet Benahavis is only a fifteen minute drive from the spectacular yachts and nightlife of Puerto Banus with the beaches of San Pedro even closer and minutes from Marbella. |
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Once a farming community the village now boasts dozens of restaurants and bars, attractive shops, art galleries and pleasant squares to rest after strolls in the surrounding hills. If you are looking for peace and quiet, avoid mid-August when the village celebrates with its annual fiestas. Live music booms until the early hours and carnival rides entertain the younger members of the family while others dance in the streets. |
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Many notables have visited the village; Princess Diana and the young princes have stayed here and Sean Connery, who owned a home nearby, was one of the first to sample the village cuisine.
Today, artists and writers are full-time residents along with the long established local families. |
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Benahavis makes an ideal touring base for those wishing to explore Andalucia. Ronda is an hour away and Granada and Seville can be reached in a couple of hours. |
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Benahavis a pituresque Andalucian Village
