Schools in Benahavís

Benahavís is a delightful village situated just a short drive inland from the town of San Pedro Alcántara and the famous marina of Puerto Banús. Known on the Costa del Sol for having a remarkable number of good quality restaurants and quaint cobbled streets, the municipality has many other appealing aspects that make it the perfect place to live.

Benahavís is considered a prime residential location due to its natural setting, proximity to the coast and the great amenities available in its historic centre, neighbouring towns and surrounding countryside. Families with children have numerous sport and leisure attractions that they can access and schools in the area have a reputation for providing a good standard of education from nursery up to secondary and senior classes.

Education facilities in Benahavís:

Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria)
The Nuestra Señora del Rosario is an educational centre for children of infant and primary years. Now providing bilingual classes at every level the facility also runs a varied and fun schedule of sportandextra curricular activities.
Address: Avenida Andalucía S/N, 29679 Benahavís, Málaga.
Nursery Tel: 952 855 122
Primary Tel: 952 856 140

CEIP Daidín
Daidín is an exceptional state institution situated at the heart of Benahavís village that provides education for children from the age of three up to 12 years. Due to a productive collaboration with the Benahavís townhall, Daidín has also put in place an outstanding out-of-school activities programme.
Address: Avenida Moraleda, 0 S N ( Urb Montemar ), 29679 Benahavís, Málaga
Tel: 951 27 07 32

Colegio Atalaya
Since the fairly recent establishment of the private Atalaya College in the area it is no longer necessary for senior pupils to journey to a neighbouring town to continue their learning. Previously children over the age of 13 would travel to San Pedro Alcántara, Marbella or further afield to access classes for their higher education.
Colegio Atalaya or Atalaya College is a bilingual educational facility that offers infant, primary, secondary and senior classes to young people in and around the Benahavís area. The school combines the best aspects of both Spanish and English learning whilst incorporating a modern methodology to allow students to develop to their full potential within a healthy, safe and happy environment.
Address: Urbanización El Marqués, Calle Pico Alcazaba, 24-28, 29680, Málaga
Tel: 952 00 31 71

 

Originally published in December 2009, updated by Adam Neale in September 2018