Literally translated the name means the "sunny coast", and it doesn't disappoint! With over 300 days of sun a year it is hardly surprising that it is one of the top UK holiday destinations. Whilst the sun is a major attraction, there is a lot more to the Costa del Sol than relaxing by a pool.

The area boasts the birthplace of Picasso, a wide variety of wineries and olive presses, not to mention a whole host of theatres, museums, exhibitions, and shops. The landscape is also a stunning feature of the area with everything from mountains to prehistoric caves! All this and much, much more awaits you in the home of Flamenco!

Benahavis is a place where history and natural delights come together. It has preserved its Arab heritage, in the style of the Pueblos Blancos (white villages), in perfect harmony with the colours of the surrounding mountains. Situated between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda, is the most mountainous municipality in the western Costa del Sol, distant only 7km from the sea. At an altitude of 160 m above sea level.

The multiple aspects of its rich idiosyncrasy makes it the perfect place for a relaxing holiday or to enjoy its wonderful gastronomy. The leisure opportunities that this white village offers are numerous: from an excursion to one of the Natural Interest Monuments of Malaga province, like the spot known as "las Angosturas", to a walk to the Fuente del Moro (the Moor's fountain).

Benahavis is the new Golf Valley of The Costa del Sol in the municipality of Benahavis, between Marbella and Estepona municipalities. The world famous Puerto Banus is just minutes away, Benahavis is typical white Andalusian white village with a reputation of fine dining. Within a radius of only a few kilometres of La Hacienda there are no less than 14 golf courses - including some of the best in southern Spain.

The apartment directly overlooks several golf courses: El Paraiso, La Alqueria and El Campanario and afurther 11 courses are in the immediate vicinity, including the prestigious La Quinta, Las Brisas and Guadalmina courses. As well as golf, Benahavis-Costa is well-served by shopping centres, restaurants, fitness centres, sports clubs and of course, as the name implies, beaches.