This penthouse in Costa del Sol is on our shortlist for the same reasons most of our recommendations are — the building checks out, the asking price is honest for what you get, and we'd happily send a friend to view it.
Montemayor and Benahavís pueblo represent the two distinctive ends of the same municipality. Montemayor sits high above the coast — panoramic views from villas built into the hillside, often with pools cantilevered toward the horizon. Benahavís pueblo is the village itself — whitewashed lanes, restaurants known across the wider Costa del Sol for their quality, a slower rhythm than anywhere coastal. For apartment buyers the pueblo offers character apartments and townhouses in genuine Andalusian village stock; Montemayor is overwhelmingly villa-led. Both are specialist markets within Benahavís — supply is limited, buyer pools are distinct, and pricing reflects scarcity rather than mass-market demand.
A two-character market within one municipality — Montemayor for view-led villa buyers, pueblo for cultural and character apartment buyers. Both are specialist sub-markets with limited supply.
- Panoramic Montemayor views are unique on the wider coast
- Benahavís village restaurants draw their own demand
- Quieter alternative to coastal urbanisations
- Easy access down to Marbella, San Pedro, Estepona
The numbers
| Reference | R5147464 |
| Type | penthouse |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Built area | 202 m² |
| Terrace | 45 m² |
| City | Benahavís, Costa del Sol |
| Source | Resales-Online |
