Puerto Banus
While Marbella is seen by many as Europe's get-away spot for the rich and
famous, Puerto Banus is just as desirable a destination - not just for the
famous but also for holidaymakers ranging from high-flying business men and
women to families just looking for a relaxing time away, with plenty of
sunshine.
Puerto Banus is a relatively recent travel destination however, as it has only
opened it's doors to the general holidaymaker in the last 10 years or so;
previous to that it was a very exclusive spot, known only to the locals and
filmstars!
Puerto Banus is only a few kilometres west of Marbella, and being under the
Municipality of Marbella shares many characteristics of the Costa del Sol's most
well known resort. Famous for it's picturesque marina filled with multi-million
dollar yachts, Puerto Banus also boasts a beach that stretches for one kilometre
- the golden sands are a major attraction to this town that was once a
traditional Spanish fishing village decades ago.
As with any resort associated with the rich and famous, Puerto Banus has more
than it's fair share of pubs, clubs, restaurants, world-class shopping and
casino facilities. Designer names can be found on all the main streets, but if
you prefer to browse smaller, more traditional Spanish shops and boutiques then
there are plenty of these too.
Notably the premier Spanish department store El Corte Ingles with it's five
stories, and the Marina Banus Shopping Centre are two of the most popular
locations that shoppers head for.
Alternatively, a visit to the weekly market held in the bullring each Saturday
morning is a great way to buy both local products and holiday souvenirs!
Puerto Banus nightlife is as good as it gets and holds a world-class reputation.
It can carry on until dawn if you want it to, or if you prefer something a bit
more sedate then you can settle for a quiet drink and tapa in any one of the
countless local bars spread throughout the town. If you do get the urge to have
a taste of Tinsel Town, there are numerous cocktail and wine bars spread around
the Marina and seafront areas, known as the Muelle Rivera - incidentally these
are great areas for doing a bit of 'star spotting'!
The
surrounding areas of Puerto Banus are also to be explored and enjoyed. The
Sierra Bermeja
Mountains rise up to the north of the town, and numerous golf courses are
scattered within a 10 kilometre radius of Puerto Banus. Needless to
say, the golf courses are some of the best in Europe and go towards making
Puerto Banus one of the world's top golfing holiday destinations.
As with Marbella, Puerto Banus enjoys it's own micro-climate and boasts over 300
days of sunshine each year, with a year round average temperature of 19 degrees.
While the summer months may get a little hectic, May and September are probably
two of the best months to visit this resort.
You can find a selection of highly recommended hotels at discount rates on
our Marbella Hotels page.
Alternatively take a look at our Puerto Banus
Villas page and our Puerto Banus
Apartments page.
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