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3 Things You May Have Never Known About Benahavis - Simply Shuttles
by Liz Seyi Digital marketing managerThe
mountain village of Benahavis has long punched above its weight as a tourist
destination and indeed, as a place increasing numbers of people choose to live,
work and play.
Those
who have taken advantage in the past of our Malaga
airport transfers to Benahavis are
likely to appreciate the Costa del Sol municipality’s many charms, sights and
stimulations. But what are just some of the things you might not have
previously realised about this long-time tourist magnet lying a mere seven
kilometres from the coast?
Benahavis
is tiny… but growing
With
its population of just below 8,000 people according to 2018 estimates,
Benahavis retains a relatively unspoilt ‘village’ feel compared to many other
in-demand settlements on the Costa del Sol.
It
is, however, continuing to attract new discerning foreigners on the lookout for
a peaceful haven not too far from Marbella. Furthermore, it is important to
appreciate that while the village is small, the municipality is big,
encompassing an area of approximately 150 square kilometres, and taking in some
of the most jaw-dropping coastal and mountainous scenery between Marbella and
Estepona.
It
really is Andalucia’s ‘frying pan’
Whether
one refers to Benahavis as the ‘dining room’ of Andalucía – to cite another
term that is frequently used – or instead ‘La Sartén de Andalucía’, which
translates as the ‘frying pan’, there is no doubt that it deserves such a
title.
Granted,
Benhavis’s reputation for the finest of fine gastronomy is something you are
likely to already know about this thriving culinary epicentre – and there
really are options to suit all tastebuds and budgets in the municipality.
However, this might be an especially alluring part of Spain to visit if
Andalucían cooking of the more traditional kind is your thing.
Indeed,
many of the ingredients that the local restaurants use are homegrown, with
typical food in the area embracing the best in seafood, rice and meats. When it
comes to Andalucían cuisine done ‘properly’, there is surely no substitute to
Benahavis’s many excellent eateries.
At
Simply Shuttles, one of our most popular services are our restaurant transfers, allowing our customers to explore the culinary delights of
an area such as Benahavis without having to worry about finding the hidden
gems, and while being able to indulge in the local alcoholic beverages should
they so wish!
Benahavis
has a rich historical inheritance
Given
that Benahavis was founded by Arabs at the end of the 11th century,
it probably shouldn’t be a great surprise to you that the settlement offers
fascinating architectural relics.
What
you might be slightly more surprised to learn is that such surviving history
dates as far back as Benahavis’s earliest days as a meaningful location, the
ruined 11th-century castle of Montemayor – atop the mountain of the
same name – continuing to be a magnet for visitors today.
Benhavis
may seem relatively small, but its capacity to captivate and surprise is by no
means small! And when you are seeking out the Malaga airport transfers to
Benahavis that would enable you to quickly get ‘up close and personal’ with the
locality’s attractions and activities, there is no need for you to look further
than Simply Shuttles.
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About Liz Seyi 
Digital marketing manager
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