Puerto Banus

Puerto Banus is Marbella’s famous port, nicknamed the St Tropez of Andalucia, it's a Mecca for the rich and famous and is home to one of the largest luxury shopping centres in Spain.

José Banús  was a property developer who built Puerto Banus to look like a traditional Andalusian village and marina. The grand opening party in 1970 had a guest list like the whos-who of international influence, with attendees such as film director  Roman Polanski, Playboy’s  Hugh Hefner, and   Prince Rainier  and  Princess Grace of Monaco.

Today, the modern 915 berth marina is home to the super yachts of the uber-wealthy. Rife with celebrities, the streets swell with luxury cars, expensive fashion boutiques and exclusive restaurants. Visitors flock to the Puerto Banús beach clubs. All day bars serve cocktails and champagne to bronzing bathers lolling on the sun loungers along the sand.

To the west of the marina is  Mistral Beach, with a club and   chiringuitos  serving traditional seafood. On the  Nueva Andalucia  side is the Blue Flag beach of  Playa de Levante  (or Puerto Banus beach) which is home to  Water Sports Banus  and the  Levante Beach Club. A short drive away is Nagueles Beach, home to the  Marbella Club Hotel, the  Puente Romano Tennis Club  and chef Dani García’s Michelin star restaurant.

Puerto Banus is in the centre of the   Costa del Golf   and enthusiasts can enjoy the   Monte Paraiso,  Golf La Dama de Noche,  Aloha Golf Club,  Las Brisas Golf  and the   Las Naranjas Golf Clubs  nearby.