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Information about Puerto Banus

Puerto Banus.
Puerto Banús is a stunning yachting harbour situated in the heart of the famous Costa del Sol, between the towns of Marbella and San Pedro. An elite of visitors, among whom are included celebrities from all over the globe, travel to the area every year to take part in its exciting and exclusive life. Within its whitewashed, Mediterranean-styled buildings is an amazing display of hotels, international restaurants, designer boutiques, shopping centres, pubs, clubs and all kind of entertaining venues.

How to enjoy yourself.
One of the main attractions of Puerto Banús is its sensational nightlife. The presence of many internationally famous faces among its bars, restaurants and discotheques arouses curiosity of thousands of visitors every week, who have the choice to stay in first-class hotels, shop in designer boutiques until two in the morning or dance until high hours in selective clubs such as La Notte, Olivia Valere, Oh! Marbella and Dreamer’s. However, the range of possibilities in Puerto Banús comprises all walks of life, tastes and budgets.

The Port.
The building of a sports marina in 1970 contributed to the gradual change Marbella was experiencing from a fisherman’s village to the cosmopolitan and vibrating city of today. Named after its promoter, Mr José Banús and located only 6 kms from the old town, it houses 915 docks between 8 and 50 metres in length, which are able to moor some of the most attractive and luxurious yachts in the world. Puerto Banús has become a world famous marina for its economical, cultural and social signification, with many tourist awards and mentions.

Extra Information.
Puerto Banús has an average occupancy of 760-800 yachts and its docks have been honoured by many notable personalities, from members of the Monarchy and Heads of States to Nobel Prize winners or Hollywood stars. The harbour is flanked by two stunning beaches where a host of facilities for leisure activities await to be enjoyed in the best possible sunny weather year round. Only a few kilometres distant can be found countless golf courses and to get a most traditional flavour of the coast, it is recommende a visit to the charming street market that is placed every Saturday morning around the bullring opposite Puerto Banús.