This property is a completed townhouse building in the centre of Benahís, a mountain village in the province of Málaga, roughly 7 km inland from the coast between Marbella and Estepona. The building dates from 1984 and offers 320 m² over several levels. It currently operates as a restaurant and cocktail bar, with two street terraces at the front, a 50 m² covered rear terrace, a kitchen and storage floor, and a top floor with the potential to create a two-bedroom apartment. The asking price is 390,000 euros. The location is rural and quiet, and a car is necessary for daily travel.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in the commercial heart of Benahavís village, a municipality of 145 km² with 9,472 inhabitants. The village lies at 204 m above sea level, inland from the coast. Beaches such as Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe are roughly 6.6, 6.7 km away in a straight line. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 48, 51 km away. The nearest supermarket is 3.7 km away and a pharmacy is 707 m away.
The building's 320 m² are distributed across multiple levels, currently configured for hospitality use. Two front terraces face the pedestrian street. The rear terrace measures 50 m² with a retractable roof and seating for roughly 50 guests. The lower floor contains kitchen and storage with a side delivery entrance. The top floor allows conversion into a 100 m² two-bedroom apartment with two terraces, subject to the usual permits. The building has air conditioning, a fully fitted kitchen, and utility connections.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1984 (indicative) and is recorded as ready for occupation in its current configuration. Its condition is listed as excellent within the existing structure. Any conversion to residential use, including the proposed top-floor apartment, would involve works and licensing rather than a developer's construction schedule. No developer delivery phases or off-plan payment structure apply to this property.
The property does not include a swimming pool, garden, private parking, garage, or communal facilities. It is not located directly on the coast. Public transport is limited to one line and one stop, so daily life requires a car. There is one primary school in the area and no hospital within the immediate village. The building's current layout is commercial, so residential use requires conversion. No energy certificate or community services are recorded in the available data.
Ref: VL181899
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits a specific set of circumstances. A buyer already working in hospitality, or intending to run a restaurant or bar in a village with an established food reputation, matches the current configuration directly. An investor seeking a mixed-use building with an operating business, street-level terraces and conversion potential above may find the price per square metre relevant. A buyer looking for a straightforward family home would need to budget for conversion works and accept a building laid out for commercial use. It is less suitable for buyers wanting a coastal location, a pool, private parking, or a modern energy-certified new build. Those seeking proximity to golf should note that La Zagaleta's course is 2.2 km away and El Higueral 2.8 km away, though access to private clubs depends on membership. Retirees or remote workers who value village life, walkable restaurants and mountain surroundings over beach access would find the daily environment workable, provided they accept car dependency for supermarkets, healthcare (hospital 6.5 km) and the airport run of roughly 48, 51 km. Families should account for one local primary school and an international school 6 km away in Estepona.
The building dates from 1984 and its condition is recorded as excellent for a property of that era. Internally, the current fit-out is commercial: a fully fitted professional kitchen on the lower floor, storage areas, staff facilities, and guest toilets on the terrace level. Air conditioning is installed. Utilities comprise electricity and drinkable water. The rear terrace has a retractable roof, a structural feature that extends its usable season. The two front terraces open directly onto the pedestrian street. On the top floor, the 100 m² space for a potential two-bedroom apartment is currently unfinished as residential accommodation; it would require a bathroom installation, kitchen fitting and interior finishing, plus the relevant licences from Benahavís municipality. No energy performance certificate data is available in the supplied records, which is common for pre-1990 buildings but relevant for buyers to verify. Given the building's age, structural surveys, electrical installation checks and drainage inspection are standard due diligence steps. The overall level of specification is functional and maintained rather than newly built; buyers comparing with modern developments should expect traditional construction methods and correspondingly different thermal behaviour.
The property is offered at 390,000 euros for the complete 320 m² building. This works out at roughly 1,220 euros per m² of built surface, which is below the starting prices of nearby residential developments. Comparable new projects in Benahavís start higher: Fuente Lirios from 395,000 euros and Altura 160 from 499,000 euros. In Estepona, Acqua Gardens starts at 524,600 euros. The price reflects the building's current commercial configuration rather than a finished residential product; conversion costs for the proposed top-floor apartment would be additional. The property is completed and available in its existing state.
Benahavís is a village known primarily for its concentration of restaurants and bars, and this property sits directly within that commercial fabric on a pedestrian street. Daily life around the building follows the rhythm of the village: terraces fill in the evenings, particularly in the warmer months, and the streets are quieter outside the tourist season. The surrounding municipality is mountainous and rural, with forested areas nearby and viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio 0.6 km away. Within a 2 km radius there are 14 restaurants, four cafés, three banks, one school and one pharmacy. The municipal sports hall, gym and swimming pools lie between 0.7 and 0.9 km from the property. A car is required for supermarket runs (3.7 km) and for reaching the coast, roughly 6.6 km away. The building itself operates on a vertical layout: public terraces and bar at street level, kitchen and storage below, and conversion space above. For an owner-operator, the working day is tied to village hospitality hours. For a residential buyer, the location trades coastal proximity for village centrality and mountain surroundings. The climate averages 12, 26°C across the year, with an annual mean of 18.1°C.
Life around the property is village-centred. Benahavís has 9,472 registered inhabitants and a reputation built on its restaurant scene, which shapes both the local economy and the street atmosphere. The property sits on a pedestrian street with 14 restaurants within 2 km, meaning evening noise and summer busyness are part of the immediate setting. Essentials are within reach but not all on foot: the pharmacy is 707 m away, the supermarket 3.7 km, and the hospital 6.5 km. Public transport is minimal, a single line and one stop, so a car is a practical necessity. The municipal sports infrastructure (sports hall, gym, pools) is under 1 km away. Natural surroundings include forest areas and several viewpoints within walking distance, and the village sits at 204 m elevation in hill country between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda. Marbella, with a population of nearly 148,000, is 14 km away and provides wider retail, healthcare and cultural services. The climate supports outdoor living for much of the year, with 3,846 recorded sunshine hours annually and an average temperature of 18.1°C.
The map shows the property's position in the village centre of Benahavís, with the pedestrian commercial street, surrounding mountain terrain, and the short distance to the coast between Marbella and Estepona. Golf courses cluster to the south, and the A-7 coastal corridor lies roughly 7 km away.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies an inland position between three poles: Marbella (14 km), Estepona to the southwest, and Ronda inland. The municipality's 9,472 inhabitants and 145 km² of territory mean the village core is small while the surrounding land is sparsely populated and largely natural, including parts of exclusive estates such as La Zagaleta. The village functions as a gastronomic destination for the Costa del Sol rather than as a coastal resort, drawing visitors from Marbella and Estepona. Property transactions in the municipality number around 800, indicating an active but small market compared with neighbouring coastal towns.
The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, lie 6.6, 6.7 km away in a straight line, reachable by car in roughly 10, 15 minutes depending on the route. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 48, 51 km away, with Gibraltar Airport a comparable distance at around 50 km. Three golf courses fall within a narrow radius: La Zagaleta (2.2 km), Marbella Club Golf Resort (2.3 km) and El Higueral (2.8 km). Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 8.7 km away. An EV charging point is 277 m from the property, with a Tesla Supercharger in Estepona 7.4 km away. Marbella is 14 km, Estepona within a similar range, and Ronda reachable inland. Given the single bus line, nearly all of these trips are made by private car.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Benahavís sits at 204 m above sea level on hilly terrain between the coast and the Sierra de las Nieves foothills. The climate is Mediterranean with an annual mean of 18.1°C and a seasonal range of roughly 12, 26°C. Historical records show 3,846 sunshine hours per year, a high figure even by Andalusian standards. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, the village's inland position means sea swimming involves a short drive rather than a walk. The surrounding municipality includes forest areas, and local viewpoints such as Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km) and Puerto Velate (2.5 km) mark the transition into mountain terrain. The elevation gives slightly cooler evenings than the immediate coast, which affects terrace use in winter months, a relevant consideration for a hospitality operation.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The closest beaches are Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, both roughly 6.6, 6.7 km away. No Blue Flag designation data is supplied for these specific beaches. Recreational emphasis in the immediate area is on golf and mountain activities rather than the coast: La Zagaleta Country Club course is 2.2 km away, Marbella Club Golf Resort 2.3 km, and El Higueral Golf 2.8 km, three courses within a five-minute drive. The municipality records 25 sports facilities in total, including the municipal sports hall (0.7 km), gym (0.8 km) and public pools (0.9 km). Hiking and viewpoints are accessible from the village itself. Puerto Banús marina, 8.7 km away, offers maritime leisure and dining. The River Guadalmedina-area walks and the surrounding forest complete the recreational picture.
25 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benahavís occupies an inland position between three poles: Marbella (14 km), Estepona to the southwest, and Ronda inland. The municipality's 9,472 inhabitants and 145 km² of territory mean the village core is small while the surrounding land is sparsely populated and largely natural, including parts of exclusive estates such as La Zagaleta. The village functions as a gastronomic destination for the Costa del Sol rather than as a coastal resort, drawing visitors from Marbella and Estepona. Property transactions in the municipality number around 800, indicating an active but small market compared with neighbouring coastal towns.
Benahavís is a Spanish town (pueblo) and municipality in the province of Malaga. It is a mountain village between Marbella, Estepona, and Ronda, 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) from the coast.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | °C | 86 mm |
| February | 11.8°C | 87 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 110 mm |
| April | 15.4°C | 72 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 32 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 3 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 2 mm |
| September | 22.6°C | 33 mm |
| October | 19.0°C | 96 mm |
| November | 14.3°C | 122 mm |
| December | 12.4°C | 119 mm |
Within Benahavís itself, the property competes on different terms than nearby residential developments. Fuente Lirios, from 395,000 euros, and Altura 160, from 499,000 euros, are conventional residential offerings, while this building's 390,000 euro asking price covers 320 m² of mixed-use space, a substantially lower price per square metre, offset by the need for conversion works if residential use is intended. Further afield, Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts at 524,600 euros for new-build coastal apartments. The broader context matters: Benahavís recorded around 800 property transactions in a municipality of 9,472 inhabitants, an active market for its size, driven partly by the village's reputation as a dining destination within the Marbella, Estepona corridor. The municipality also contains La Zagaleta, one of Spain's most expensive private estates, which anchors high-end demand inland even though its facilities are members-only. Compared with coastal Benahavís-adjacent zones such as Los Flamingos or the Estepona seafront, the village centre offers walkable hospitality, mountain scenery and older construction, but no pool, private parking or sea views. Buyers weighing this property against Fuente Lirios or Altura 160 are effectively choosing between a ready residential product and a larger, cheaper building whose value depends on an operating business or a conversion project. The province-level median income of 16,450 euros per year provides limited reference here, as Benahavís market activity is heavily international.
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