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Why we love Puerto Ban\u00fas<\/h2>\n

It is difficult to believe that Puerto Ban\u00fas, located southwest of central Marbella, has only existed since 1970. Building on Marbella\u2019s burgeoning reputation and star pulling power, it was created by property developer Jose Ban\u00fas to rival the smart resorts of San Tropez and Monte Carlo. Within a relatively short space of time it has packed in a lot of glitz and glamour and achieved the desired iconic status as a playground for the rich, very rich and famous and welcomes around 5million visitors every year. Today, it is also a magnet for revellers taking advantage of the cheap flights and short flying time from most European main airports looking for some fun in the sun. Not many places can deliver the goods to such a diverse audience.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s it like?<\/strong>
\nYou\u2019ve got to love a place that names it\u2019s streets after a Hollywood star, albeit Malaga born! Set back a few minutes\u2019 walk from the beach and in front of the famous El Corte Ingles department store, you\u2019ll find Plaza Antonio Banderas. Depending on the time of the year and time of day, you can find anything from a large market selling Moroccan knick-knacks, a children\u2019s funfair or simply a quiet place to relax and enjoy the sound of the fountains gently burbling. Take a short stroll towards the beach and you\u2019ll come across a myriad of bars, restaurants and clubs many of which don\u2019t come to life until well into the night, then you\u2019ll see the glittering marina will what seems like hundreds of super yachts gently bobbing in the water. This is where you will also see the highest concentration of Italian luxury in cruise mode for the driver to create maximum impact. If not exactly rubbing shoulders with the bold and beautiful, you can get a glimpse of their lifestyle. It\u2019s what happens when the sun goes down that attracts the millions of visitors to the bars, restaurants, beach clubs and nightclubs of Puerto Ban\u00fas. Some of which are brash, some are glamorous and many are reassuringly expensive, offering something for everyone, from hen & stag parties, celebrity spotting, gourmet experiences or simply been seen in the right places.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”#E2E2E2″ divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.4.4″][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Attractions” _builder_version=”4.4.4″]<\/p>\n

Attractions<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Eating and drinking<\/strong>
\nIt is virtually impossible to mention the plethora of eateries and to distinguish the different styles of cuisine and types of restaurant in Puerto Ban\u00fas. There really is something for all tastes\u2026Indian, Italian, modern European, Argentinian, Moroccan, Russian, Lebanese and of course specialist fish restaurants and beachside chiringitos, cafes, bodegas\u2026 the list goes on. Needless to say, the marina side restaurants can be fairly pricey, but you are paying for the view \u2013 of the boats and people watching \u2013 as much as the dining experience. However, if you\u2019re on a tight budget, three are cheaper options such as Picasso\u2019s, which has a great position, serves good pizzas and is excellent value for money.<\/p>\n

Nightlife<\/strong>
\nThe most recent additions to port\u2019s restaurant and nightlife are La Sala, Mosaik and G\u00fcey are located just a few minutes\u2019 walk from each other and slightly away from the main hubbub, each attracts their share of stars, locals and holiday makers by offering a programme of food, bars and live music. Aqwa Mist (under la Sala), Tibu, Pangea and of course the Ocean Club Marbella are all must do venues for any self-respecting clubbers. Although some of the bars around the port are less than salubrious, they are easy to avoid in favour of more select establishments.<\/p>\n

Sports and outdoor activities<\/strong>
\nPaintball Marbella, personal fitness trainer, Banana rides, water skiing, wake boarding, yacht charter, scuba diving, deep sea fishing Fly Blu catamaran boat between Marbella and Puerto Ban\u00fas<\/p>\n

Shopping<\/strong>
\nShopping opportunities in Puerto Banus will satisfy the most devoted shoppers, with designer boutiques from Armani to Hermes can be found lining the pretty streets around the marina. If your budget doesn\u2019t stretch to big designer names, you can find more reasonable prices in chains such as Zara, Massimo Dutti and Berska in the Marina Banus shopping centre. There is also a mix of designer, high street and typically Spanish brands available in the 5-floor department store El Corte Ingles, offing everything from electrical goods to furniture and fashion. There is also an enormous, well-stocked supermarket on the ground floor. If you head up to towards the bullring on Saturday mornings, you\u2019ll find a bustling market selling fruit and vegetable, clothes, spices, ceramics, antiques and much more.<\/p>\n

Golf courses in Puerto Ban\u00fas<\/strong>
\nWith such a large number of golf courses within the space of a few kilometres, it is clear why this area of Marbella is unofficially referred to as \u201cGolf Valley\u201d.<\/p>\n